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1.10 Carat Emerald, Red Spinel and Pink Sapphire Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Introducing a one-of-a-kind ring that is sure to capture the attention of any jewelry connoisseur
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.20 Carat No Heat Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Halo Cluster Diana Prime GIA Certified 2.00Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 6197270663 Oval
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond 0.90 Carat Vintage Platinum Filigree Milgrain Trim Size 6.5 Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Emerald Diamond 0.90 Carat Platinum Filigree Milgrain Trim Engagement Ring, finger
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
platinum to enhance their colour. Band modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. sapphire 25pts, diamond total
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

2.00 Carat Natural Round Diamonds Fold over Ring Mod Deco 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Foldover Ring 2ct Round Diamond Bead Set ring Diamonds: Vs-2 clarity, G color. Depth of ring
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.95 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.95 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.30 Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.29 Carat Natural Diamonds Men’s Ring 18 Karat Hexagon Deck
Located in New York, NY
Men's Round cut diamonds, Micro Bead Set Ring. Intricate Craftsmanship, Hexagon Deck. GIA
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Ring with 1.50 Carat Diamond and Rubies, 1930s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco platinum ladies ring with 1.50 ct diamond and rubies Circa 1930's Tested positive for
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Ring 8.20ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' custom-made 18k white gold and diamond eternity ring. Stamped 18k, 750, D. 8.20, and weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.50ct Carat Fine Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring. 2.36 Carat centre Ceylon sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.46 Carat Natural Emerald Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Vivid Green Halo A+
Located in New York, NY
& Transparent Vivid Green / Zambia Best .80ct. Diamonds. Round & full cuts G-color Vs-2 clarity. 18kt
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Opal and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds five opals and four diamonds. The diamonds total approx 60pts and all the
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

18 kt. White Gold Ring with 52.8 carat Natural Diamonds, Amethysts IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
52.8 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring with Amethyst Side Stones in 18K White Gold This stunning
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14K Yellow gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Pearl American Ring Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 14K Yellow gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Pearl American Ring Size 6 Ower 100 Yrs of age Size 6
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Fox Head Ring
Located in London, GB
Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.40 carats Rubies: 2 (1mm) Tested As: 18ct Gold Box: Vintage
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. The emerald cluster ring is in excellent condition with very clear, full English hallmarks
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Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian 0.28 carat diamond, 0.24 carat ruby cocktail ring in 18
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chunky 18 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Chunky 18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond 5 Stone Ring most incredible chunky sapphire stones
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20th Century Unknown Artist Cluster Rings

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.68ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 1.68ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.54 Carat Natural Diamonds Fold Over Ring 18 Karat Fine Deco Bead Set Pave
Located in New York, NY
Foldover Ring 2.54ct Round Diamond Bead Set ring Diamonds: Vs-2 clarity, G color. 25mm long
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Switzerland Pear Cut Ruby Three Stone Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds, collectively weighing 5 carats. Their G-color and VS1-2 clarity create a symphony of light that
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exceptional sapphire and diamond ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Honeycomb Motif Diamond Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
of 1.38 carats set in 18 Karat white gold. Diamonds are F/G Color VS Clarity. Ring Size: 8 1/2 Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary Diamonds and Tanzanite 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
clarity, H-G color Diamond Size: 14 x 0.04 = 0.56 ct, 14 x 0.05 = 0.70 ct Setting: Prong setting Ring
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 6.40ct Yellow YZ Diamond Ring Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Hills. 6.40 carats total diamond weight. 2 cushion cut diamonds, 3.70 carats total. One stone Y/Z color
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.1, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.1, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.1, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.1, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.1, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring - 10k Single .50ctw Pave
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in London, GB
baguette cut diamonds with an estimated total carat weight of 5.00ct (F in colour, VS clarity). Ring size
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

IGI Antwerp Bypass Heart Shape Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing bypass moi & toi platinum ring set with a 2 carat heart shape diamond certified by GIA
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band 1.31 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
diamond weight is estimated to be 1.31 carat of VS-2 clarity and GH color. The top of the ring measures
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful double halo ring featuring a 0.50 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond and 0.59 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.86 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, platinum set vintage
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Cttw Round Baguette-Cut Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous navette shaped elongated cocktail ring is crafted in 92.5% sterling silver. One carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Cttw Round Baguette-Cut Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous navette shaped elongated cocktail ring is crafted in 92.5% sterling silver. One carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

White Gold Diamond Halo Bypass Ring 14k Round .28ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .28ctw Cut: Round Brialliant (center) & Single (accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Exceptional Italian made diamond Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Masterpiece Ring, adorned with an astonishing 9.36 carats of diamonds, is a true embodiment of extravagance
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Ring Band 14k Gold 1.01 TDW Anniversary Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
and H color. The total diamond weight for this ring is 1.01 carats. The top of the ring measures 10mm
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1940-1950 Diamond and Green Tourmaline Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Diamonds total 4.00 carats and are of VS-SI clarity and H color grade. The green Tourmaline is 14 carats
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Sterling Silver 3/8 Cttw Enhanced Black and White Diamond Men s Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Total Carat Weight: 0.3, Treatment: Color treated • Diamond 2 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: H-I, Count: 21
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

1940s Vintage Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.55 carat diamond and 0.32 carat natural blue sapphire, 18 karat
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold White Gold Set Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster ring; part of our collection of vintage diamond rings. This fine and impressive vintage diamond
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Vintage 1940s English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 20th Century Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This contemporary ring from the 20th century is crafted in 18K gold and features Diamonds, a ruby
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .30ctw Scrollwork
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver 3/8ct Composite Enhanced Black and White Diamond Men s Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Pave, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.3, Treatment: Color treated • Diamond 2 Clarity: I2-I3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Sterling Silver 3/8ct Composite Enhanced Black and White Diamond Men s Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Pave, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.3, Treatment: Color treated • Diamond 2 Clarity: I2-I3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Sterling Silver 3/8ct Composite Enhanced Black and White Diamond Men s Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Pave, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.3, Treatment: Color treated • Diamond 2 Clarity: I2-I3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Contemporary 0.25ct Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring
Located in London, GB
diamond is then surrounded by a ring of french cut sapphires totalling 0.42 carat and contrasting the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 0.80ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1990s
Located in London, GB
set round brilliant diamond. The diamond is 0.80 carat in weight with colour of G and clarity of VS1
Category

20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VINTAGE EMERALD DIAMOND Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant emerald and diamond navette cluster ring from the 1980’s, crafted in 18ct white gold and
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Vintage 1980s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.10 carat sapphire and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring
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Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Vintage Bypass Ring 14k European .65ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: European Color: H Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 2 carat diamond cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4025 vintage or 1923 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 2 carat diamond cluster ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 2 carat diamond cluster ring over the years, but those made by TJD, DGI and Roshe Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our 2 carat diamond cluster ring for sale are for women, but there are 1218 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring?

On average, a 2 carat diamond cluster ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,597, while they’re typically $208 on the low end and $650,000 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.