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Sea-life Octopus Movable Tentacle Diamond Pearl 14k Gold Ring
Located in Long Island City, NY
. - Approximately 4.5mm white pearl - 2 x 2.5mm diamond, 1.6mm diamond, approximately 0.15 total carat weight - Logo
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

1980s Navette Diamond Yellow / White Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
This stunning ring is made of 18 karat yellow/white gold and cluster of 14 marquise diamonds and 2
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous emerald and diamond cluster ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Ring Size 7 #21376
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Ring Size 7 This sparkling heart ring features one princess
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Antique Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.82ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' antique art deco diamond ring in a platinum setting. The ring tests platinum and weighs 9.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Engagement Ring Galileo 1.00 ct Look Diamond 0.50ct And 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
you're looking for a large, unique solitaire ring. Total Diamond - 0.50 carat ( 2 Marquis diamond and 2
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Early 2000s Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 4.28 CTW Oval Step Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polish shank Inscribed with carat weights Stamped K18 for 18 karat gold Circa: 2010's Ring size: 5 1/2
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century with Rose-Cut 1ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
ct total weight Diamond Quality: SI1-2 clarity, H color Setting: Prong setting A timeless vintage
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.54 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian Pear Cut Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary Russian 0.75 carat sapphire and 0.68 carat diamond, 14k yellow and white
Category

Late 20th Century Russian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: 19mm x 8mm Band Width: 1mm Emerald Dimensions: 1 (3mm), 2 (2.5mm) Total Diamond Carat Weight
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond engagement ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond, K colour
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Marquise Cut Green Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
weighted 0.62. The ring features several round diamonds and 2 baguette cut diamonds are a classic Art Deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.105, Treatment: None • Diamond 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.105, Treatment: None • Diamond 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.105, Treatment: None • Diamond 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.105, Treatment: None • Diamond 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.105, Treatment: None • Diamond 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.105, Treatment: None • Diamond 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, hallmarked 1886
Located in London, GB
Five beautiful old cut diamonds are on display in this Victorian ring hallmarked 1886. The largest
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond and White Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s 0.59 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold twist ring; part of our
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.30ct Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful old mine cut diamond is surrounded by a glittering halo in this cluster ring dating
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 1.30ctt Fancy Deep Orangey Pink Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
certified. 2 marquise Fancy Light Yellow diamonds, 0.28 carats. Complimented by 98 round brilliant diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
diamonds are princess cuts, .50 total carats, H to I color, mostly Vs clarity. The top of the ring measures
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Antique Late 19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
gems is about .80 carat. Ten round brilliant cut diamonds are estimated to be VS-2 clarity and GH
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 0.65ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This elegant Victorian ring features five glistening old cut diamonds gentle tapered from the
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
totaling of 0.18 carats and 2 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.06 carats. Approximate total weight
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1915 english sapphire Diamond platinum target ring
Located in London, GB
Diamond and sapphire target ring. Set centrally with a round old cut diamond in an open back
Category

Vintage 1910s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 0.70ct Diamond Five Stone RIng, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This classic Victorian carved shank ring features five old cut diamonds graduating in size. To the
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Georgian Period cluster ring containing approximately 1.55 carats total weight old mine and rose
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

HARAKH GIA Certified 4.00 Carat Pear, Brilliant Cut 18KT Raindrop Bridal Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
This bridal diamond ring has a GIA certified 0.73 carat pear shaped center stone surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
carat. Total weight: 11.91 grams. Total diamond weight approx.: 2 carats. Ring Size: 56EU (7.75USA) and
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Retro Starburst Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and yellow gold. At its heart, 12 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.75 carats shimmer with H-I
Category

20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

18K White Gold Ribbon Style Diamond Ring 4.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ribbon style diamond ring in 18k white gold. Stamped 750 and weighs 15.4 grams. The diamonds are
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Vintage Estate Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage diamond ring in 14k white gold. Tests 14k and weighs 9.5 grams. The center diamond is a
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Shy 3.0ctw GIA Fancy ORANGE Diamond Ballerina Cocktail 14KW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. 1.36ctw around the center estimated carat weight is 2.44ct! The Diamonds are G-H-I color, VS2-SI1 clarity
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Vintage 1950s North American Post-War Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Vintage Platinum Diamond Ring 1.01ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage art deco style platinum and 14k white and diamond ring. Someone sized the bottom
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Natural Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and chic diamond pressure ring set in 18k rose gold . The diamond weight is .48 carats
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Deco 0.74ct Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco halo ring centres around a 0.74 carat old cushion cut diamond. The
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald-Cut Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald-Cut Ring. The cluster ring features nine round diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Pear Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring features a symmetrical cluster of pear-shaped natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Raised Platform "Predicta" Ring with Pavé Diamond Grid in Rose Gold Mounting
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
seen from the sides. The diamonds on top are about 1.5mm (0.01 carats) each. The two secret diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Dazzling 1.51ct Diamonds Ring in 14k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone carat weight: 0.20ct Shape: Round Color grade: E-F Clarity grade: VS Side stone: 2 pcs Diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN Brothers Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K Gold Estate
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Brambleton, US
OSCAR HEYMAN Brothers Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K Gold Estate This fascinating designer OSCAR
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Ring 0.30 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 18k yellow gold and diamond ring. Stamped 18k and weighs 4.6 grams. The diamonds are round
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Floral Twist Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.42 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold twist style cocktail ring
Category

1990s Belgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.20ct Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
single 1.20 carat old cut diamond. The stone has a colour of H and clarity of I1. Rub over set into 18
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Vintage 1980s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set with a natural unenhanced oval
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Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
eight cut diamonds. Totalling 0.12 carat each diamond matches at G in colour and VS in clarity. Each gem
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Navette Platinum Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
graduated old mine cut diamonds and 2 smaller eight cut diamonds, beautifully bordered by a delicate
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.10ct IGI Certified Green Paraiba Cuprian Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
IGI Certified Vivid Yellowish Green Cuprian Paraiba Tourmaline And Diamond Platinum Halo Ring 1.05
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum

Leaves Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
everyday looks or celebrating special moments. ★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Georgian Era Blue Glass Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
/16 x 2/3 in.) Weight 13.9 grams. Estimated total diamond weight is 5 carats.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

AIGS Certified 1.00 Carat Natural No Heat (Untreated) Ruby Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a AIGS Certified 1.00 Carat Natural No Heat, Pigeon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Citrine and Diamond 18K Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning 18K yellow gold and platinum ring features a captivating 7-carat citrine in a rich
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Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.33 Carat Pigeon s Blood Red Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.33 Carat Natural Pigeon's Blood Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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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.