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Vintage 14-Carat Yellow Gold Silver Bow Ring with Rose-Cut Diamonds Sapphire
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This elegant vintage bow ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and silver, exuding timeless
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.20 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Shape Diamond Yellow Gold Ring In Stock
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.20 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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

2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

Amusing gold and chrysoprase ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a stunning and amusing ring with gold and green “bubbles “. The charmingly asymmetrical
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Post-War Cluster Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Precious ring in 14kt gold and details in white gold composed of a central pearl surroundes by
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Estate Diamond Lapis Ring 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb 1970 ca ring has been hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, Italian origin Unique sturdy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

14k Gold Owl Ring with Tanzanite and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Owl ring with tanzanite and diamonds. December birthstone ring. Tanzanite ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond 1.30ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
now your desired gold colored and ring size • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Multi Colored Lab Sapphire Natural Diamond Flower Band Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9 Introducing this vibrant and elegant ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, where
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail 1.45ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Midori – Emerald And Diamond Cocktail 3.60ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
desired gold colored and ring size • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt (18kt up on request) • Available Gold
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Pink Sapphire And Diamond 0.55ct Flower Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
now your desired gold colored and ring size • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Pink Sapphire And Diamond 0.85ct Flower Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
now your desired gold colored and ring size • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic retrò ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a yellow pearl surrounded by a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Two-Toned Vintage Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
carats in a swirling openwork design mounted in 14kt white gold atop a 14kt yellow gold band.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Two-Tone Ring
Located in Denver, CO
cut diamonds totaling 0.16 carats. The shank is crafted in 14kt white gold attached to a 14kt yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.40 Carat Diamonds Raised Cathedral Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
clarity. 14Kt yellow gold. 4.8 Grams Ring is 9.2mm wide Depth: 6.7mm size 5.75 Resizing Service is
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 0.63 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Baguette Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.63 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.95 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.95 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.21 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.21 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.04 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.04 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.40 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.40 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Spectrum Jewels Pear 1.21 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.21 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Real 1.8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Dome Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.80 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Olympian Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Gold GR: 2.22 • Available Gold
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

22.50 Carat Natural Green Peridot Diamond Demantoid Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
-color Vs-2 Clarity .50ct round green natural demantoid 14kt. yellow gold 26.8 grams. Ring is 1.18
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Other, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 2.30CT Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color SI Clarity 6- Brilliant Round Diamonds 1.70cts H-J Color SI Clarity 8.2 grams 14kt Yellow and
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Pave Heart Signet Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Gold GR: 2.13 • Available
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 3.20 Carat No Heat Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
1.20ct. side round cut natural diamonds F-G color vs-2 clarity. 14kt yellow gold. 5.2 Grams. Size 7.5
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid- century Natural Untreated Green Jade Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
KT solid gold mount, sophisticate timeless style Italian origin Ring weighs 16.8 grams Focal point is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Victorian 10.95 CT Untreated Magenta Rubellite or Red Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
are for presentation only Further Details Below Metal: 14 Kt yellow gold and silver Hallmarks: not
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Cluster diamond ring Yellow gold 14KT 0.50ct dome ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning dome ring with half a carat diamonds VS clarity and F-G color, the ring has a unique matt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.35ct Rope Twist Cluster Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Rope Twist Cluster .35ct Natural Round Cut Diamonds. Vs-2 clarity H color. 14kt yellow gold
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14KT Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The surface is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1/3 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Designer Cluster Bridal Set Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14KT yellow gold stackable engagement ring featuring cluster design and jeweled with 84
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14KT Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Emerald Diamond Fancy Petal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Delicately crafted in 14KT yellow gold, this stunning open petal-inspired ring features a pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.70ct Natural Round Diamonds Cluster Ring Matching Band 14kt 12635
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
clarity Cluster: 13mm wide Band: 1.8mm wide Ring Size 7 14kt yellow gold 7.6 grams $5000 Appraisal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.30ct Natural Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage Revisit 14kt 12431
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
. 14kt. yellow gold. 7.2 grams 17mm wide ring 13mm depth Size 9.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Mid Century 1960 Modernist Cluster Ring In 14Kt Gold With 25.56 Ctw In Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
, carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. Embellished with a great
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ITALIAN 1960 Cluster Cocktail Ring In 14Kt With Coral Lapis Turquoise Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
and bold construction in yellow gold of 14 karats with polished and engraved finishes. The ring is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gol...

Natural Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Dome Ring Vintage Revisit Prime 14Kt 12438
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Natural Side round diamonds. G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt yellow gold. Item: 21 grams. Deck: 28mm x 21mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Sapphire Cluster
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring With Sapphire Cluster 7.25 Size. 6.0 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

.15ct Vintage Solitaire Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Rope Twist Cluster .15ct Natural Round Cut Diamonds. Vs-2 clarity I color. 14kt yellow gold
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round .72ctw Ribbon Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .72ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Onyx Pearl 14KT Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Not your typical Victorian, high design for the time period. 14 karat yellow gold with center
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Baguette Diamond Cluster 1.75ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size • Made to Order • Gold Kt
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Baguette Diamond Cluster 1.21ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
: 14kt • 4.36GR (Ring Size 7 ) • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.29ct
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Reverie Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA 5.52 Carat Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Cluster Halo Ring VVS1
Located in New York, NY
, full cut F/G color VS-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold. Deck of Ring: 13.7 X 13.9mm Current size
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Gold

0.61ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Lyra Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt Solid Gold • Available Gold
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Five Cluster Engagement Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
in prong, micro prong and channel setting. Fashioned in 14KT yellow gold and 1.00 ct total diamond
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

La Triomphe 14k Gold Palladium Opal Diamond Black Enamel Cluster Flower Ring
By La Triomphe
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Palladium Baskets & Black
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

0.65ct Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Baguette 0.52ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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14kt Yellow Gold Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14kt yellow gold cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4 vintage or 10 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 14kt yellow gold cluster ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 14kt yellow gold cluster ring from TJD — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 14kt yellow gold cluster ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 11, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also pear cut and cushion cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 14kt yellow gold cluster ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 14kt Yellow Gold Cluster Ring?

Prices for a 14kt yellow gold cluster ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $750 and can go as high as $9,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,456.

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.