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1.88ct Ruby 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 Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster 0.87ct Engagement 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

2ct. Natural Pear Shape and Old Mine Garnets Vintage Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
of ring 5.3 mm 14 karat yellow gold. Size 4.5
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald And Diamond 3.30ct 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

Ruby and Diamond Cluster 2.98ct Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1.05 Carat Vintage Cluster Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Old Miner
Located in New York, NY
6 natural round diamonds H-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt. Yellow gold 8.5 grams. current ring size: 7
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Watermelon Tourmaline And Diamond Cluster 1.46ct Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

.70ct Natural Baguette Rounds Flaming Cocktail Cluster Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
.70ct diamonds cluster ring. H-color vs-2 clarity. 14kt yellow gold. Item: 4.9gms $800 Marquise
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire And Diamond Cluster 2.59ct Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

3.50 Carat Natural Diamonds Rounds Cocktail Prime Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold 8.8 grams. current ring size: 8.25 May be resized, please
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.34Ct Natural Aquamarine Ruby Diamonds Patriot Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
clarity. 14kt, yellow gold. Item: 10.9gms $7500 Red, White & Blue Cluster Patriot Ring 12.58ct. Natural
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.46 Carat Natural Round Tanzanite Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Cluster Halo
Located in New York, NY
color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold depth of ring: 7.6mm 9.9 grams total weight current ring
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.35ct Natural Baguette Rounds Diamonds Band 14kt.
Located in New York, NY
clarity J color. 14kt yellow gold. 5.8 Grams Overall ring: 7.8mm wide Depth: 6.2mm Current ring size
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.45 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.45 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.00 Carat Natural Lt Brown Diamonds Rounds Cocktail Prime Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
/ Fancy Light Brown Color. 14kt. yellow gold 8.1 grams. current ring size: 8 May be resized, please
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold 5-Stone Halo Anniversary Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
and SI1 clarity. This ring is beautifully crafted in 14 kt White Gold and is valuable addition to any
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.81 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Insert and Ring
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Modern Fancy Yellow Cluster Ring .51ct. Natural Yellow Diamond Oval Cut Si-1
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.58 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow Cluster Ring .48ct. Natural Yellow Diamond cushion Cut Si-1 clarity 4 X 4.3mm
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Necklace in 14kt Yellow Gold - 0.52ctw, 18", New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Enhance your jewelry collection with this exquisite Diamond Cluster Necklace in 14kt Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 40 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
cocktail ring in 14kt yellow gold. Made in an unusual warm alloy that is in between yellow and white gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

5.30ct Natural Deep Green Diopside Fancy Yellow diamonds Ruby Ring Cocktail Halo
Located in New York, NY
Clarity & Transparent. .30ct Round diamonds Fancy Yellow color / Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro Rose Gold Diamonds and Coral Dome Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
A mix of shiny color are composing this retro dome ring. The 14 Kt rose gold is a perfect frame for
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 14kt yellow gold diamond cluster stud earrings containing 1.60 cts tw (
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt yellow gold diamond cluster stud earrings containing 1.60 cts tw (FG SI) Diana M. is a leading
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Smoky Quartz Citrine Garnet Topaz Emerald Ring - Rose Gold 14k 6.85ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Smoky Quartz Cut: Round Checkerboard (solitaire) & Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Fancy Color Diamonds Raised Dome Florentine Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow Cluster Florentine Ring .45ct. Natural Fancy Brown Gray Diamond Round Cut Si-1
Category

2010s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Neoclassical 14k Bacchus Dionysus Amethyst Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
" comes from the Greek word "amethystos" meaning "not drunk".  Crafted in a warm, rosy 14k yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century American Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst

Art Deco 1.40 Ct. Certified Pink Sapphire 1.04 CT Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
condition, can easily re-size Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum Hallmarks: assay
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.42 Carat Cubic Zirconia 14Kt Gold Plated Round Halo Cluster Stud Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
. Composed of 925 sterling silver with a 14kt yellow gold finish. Also available with a white high gloss
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

1.42 Carat Cubic Zirconia 14Kt Rose Gold Plated Round Halo Cluster Stud Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
rhodium or 14kt yellow gold finish. At Lustre of London we passionately believe that every woman should
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold, Gold Plate

Teal Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
desired gold color and chain length • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

1.42 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Round Halo Cluster Stud Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
rose gold or 14kt yellow gold finish. At Lustre of London we passionately believe that every woman
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver

Retro Cultured Pearl Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
This beautiful retro 1940's cultured pearl and 14kt yellow gold cluster ring is simply stunning
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt White Gold and 14kt Yellow Gold 1.25ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 14kt white and yellow gold diamond cluster ring featuring 1.25 Carats of Round
Category

2010s Chinese Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50ct Astrid 14kt Gold Teal Sapphire Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, its dainty shank and distinctive clusters east and west of the center stone
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.04ct Astrid 14kt Rose Gold Blush Sapphire Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This handmade 14kt Astrid Rose Gold Cluster Ring features a unique marquise design with a stunning
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.50ct Astrid 14kt Gold Teal Sapphire Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ring. Size: 4-8 Metal: 14kt yellow gold Please allow 3-5 business days to size and ship out.
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1ct Malia 14kt Gold Montana Teal Sapphire Dainty Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ITEM: RSYX040822 Size: 4-8 Metal Available: 14kt yellow gold Please allow 3-5 business days to size
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

2.93ct Petite Tinsley 14kt Gold Peacock Teal Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
1.30mm There are talon prongs on center stone ITEM# KMHY080523 Sizeable: 4-8 Metal: 14kt Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

1.79ct Anastasia 14kt Gold Green Tea Teal Sapphire Diamond Round Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
: 14kt yellow gold Please allow 3-5 business days to size and ship out.
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

1.87ct Maddy 14kt Gold Bright Lime Teal Sapphire Diamond Cluster Oval Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
1.30mm ITEM# HMYX070922 Size: 4-8 Metal: 14kt yellow gold Please allow 3-5 business days to size and
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

1.05cts Gemini 14kt Gold Ocean Teal Sapphire Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
#RHHX102523 Size: 4-8 Metal: 14kt Yellow Gold Please allow 3-5 business days to size and ship out.
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold and Turquoise Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
This antique ring is hand made in 14 KT yellow gold. It is European. The frame is designed with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 3.24 Carat Total Weight Diamond 14K Cluster Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
diamonds are set in 14k yellow gold. Hallmarks: 14KT Total Diamonds: 21 Total Carat Weight: 3.24ctw
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Diamond Ring Pear Shape Cluster 1/2 Carat Heavy 14 Karat Gold 15.10 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Diamond ring pear cluster .52 ct tw H-J VS2-SI2 14kt white gold 15.10 gms $1,049. size 8 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Georgian Style 1.80 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
basis Excellent condition Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and silver Hallmarks: mid century Dutch marks Gems
Category

20th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Stunning Emerald Silver Gold Ring
Located in TRYON, NC
diamonds. The gallery and shank of the ring is 14 kt gold. Currently a size 8 and can be sized easily.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

A Large Antique Emerald and Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring Size L Early 19th C
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Antique, foreign silver set on unmarked yellow gold, emerald and diamond large rectangular cluster
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Cluster Rings

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring, Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
is a old cut one. Hallmarks: "14kt", acid test shows 14 CT gold; Crown dimensions: 1.8 x 0.8 cm
Category

20th Century Italian Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Unique Cabochon cocktail ring
Located in New York, NY
14kt yellow gold ring with four bezeled cabochons of tourmaline (10x8mm) aquamarine (10x8mm) rose
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Moonstone, Quartz, 14k Gold

2.80 Carat Natural No Heat Sapphire Rare Ring Possibly, French
Located in Napoli, IT
ring, truly coming from the treasure box Head is 14 mm. x 15 mm. with 4.6 grams of gold Very good
Category

Antique 1820s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow Gold 1cttw Diamond Band Ring, Size 8 Anniversary band with round diamonds arranged in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

New 1.14ctw Pave Diamond Tri-Tone Leaf Wide Ring in 14K
Located in Vienna, VA
White Gold 14K Yellow Gold 14K Rose Gold Diamonds Carat Weight: Approx. 1.14ctw Ring Width: Approx. 3.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Retro Era 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ribbed Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Retro Era ring is crafted in 14KT yellow gold and showcases a bold ribbed design
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s 14KT Yellow Gold Opal and Blue Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
-inspired cluster. Crafted in 14KT yellow gold, the design features a vibrant centerpiece of approximately
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14kt Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning emerald and diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal: 14K YELLOW GOLD type: CLUSTER ring weight: 5.8GrS size: 5.5US (ADJUSTABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shrimp Style Gold Ring with 10 Round Faceted Sapphires, 14 kt y.g.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Shrimp style 14k yellow gold ring with 10 round faceted sapphires. From the 1960's in all original
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.