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0.45 Carat Diamond Emerald Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring is set in 18K White Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 0.45 Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI certified 6.72 Carat Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Pendent 2 way
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing the breathtaking IGI Certified 6.72 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring Pendant 2-way in 18K White
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.60 Carat Heart-Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful diamond cluster ring. This romantic piece showcases a 0.40 carat heart
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 2 1/4 Carat Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Feel like a beauty queen by wearing this glimmering and highly wonderful diamond ring. Fashioned in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat Diamond Emerald Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring is set in 18K White Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 0.75 Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.05 Carat Diamond Emerald Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring is set in 18K White Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 1.05 Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.84 Carat Diamond Emerald Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Weight = 0.84 Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Tapered Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
cluster of natural diamonds. The diamonds are round-cut and have a total carat weight of 1 1/2 cttw. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.55 Carat Diamond Round Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features 3 radiant Round Clusters of White Diamonds comprising of Round Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century 2 carat Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
larger, all held in claws. On either side of the head, at the start of the ring, 2 x 1 antique-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.35 Carat Emerald Cluster Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
White Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 0.35 Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2. This Diamond Ring is a stunning and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

IGI certified 4.19 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring Pendent 2 way
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing the breathtaking IGI Certified 4.19 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring Pendant 2-way
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Carat Diamond Cluster Chevron Shaped Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this two-tone diamond engagement and wedding ring set features 2.3 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.85 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 18ct yellow gold diamond cluster ring. The ring features a central old mine
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Queens, NY
Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring, featuring one centered prong set round brilliant cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 4.35 Carat Aquamarine and 1.46 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.35 carat aquamarine and 1.46 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique and Vintage 5.74 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive stunning 5.74 carat diamond and platinum cluster ring; an addition
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1890s 1.28 Carat Sapphire 1.65 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut diamond, melding with the plain 14k yellow gold shank. This antique gemstone cluster ring has
Category

Antique 1890s Hungarian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Floral Cluster and Studded Shank Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
weight of 1 1/2 c.t. The circular motif has a central floral cluster of round-cut diamonds and is further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.13 Carat Diamond Heart Cluster White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
White Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 0.13 Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.13 Carat Diamond Heart Cluster Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rose Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 0.13 Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.13 Carat Diamond Heart Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Yellow Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 0.13 Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
flanked with 9 oval diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats. Gem South Sea Pearl!
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

GIA 10.5 Carat Yellow Diamond Clustered Ring
Located in New York, NY
certificate # 2211209651, total diamond in the ring weight approx. 10.5 cts, top of ring measures 1 1/2 x 7/8
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold

Reverie Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Reverie Diamond Cluster Ring This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1970s 1.43 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.43 carat emerald, 0.68 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Floral Cluster and Studded Shank Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
weight of 1 1/2 c.t. The circular motif has a central floral cluster of round-cut diamonds and is further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

12 Carat Natural Ruby 3.5 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ruby ring set with an oval ruby weighing approximately 12 carats, and 2 pear shape rubies weighing
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

0.21 Carat Diamond Crescent Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.21 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.07 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Diamond Ring is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.05 Carat Diamond Star Cluster White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.05 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.05 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat High Value Clear Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
2.00 carat with 10 pieces of diamonds weight 0.95 carat this entire ring is studded in 18k White gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.05 Carat Diamond Moon Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.05 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.05 Carat Diamond Moon Cluster Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.05 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K Rose Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.04 Carat Diamond Star Cluster White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.04 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K White Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.04 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.04 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.05 Carat Diamond Moon Cluster White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.05 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K White Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.04 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.04 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K Rose Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Double Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is modelled in 18ct gold and the stones set in platinum. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 7 3/4 Cluster
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique French 1.90 Carat Sapphire 1.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique French 1.90 carat natural blue sapphire and 1.10 carat diamond, 18 karat white
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1/2 Cttw Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A white gold and diamond cluster ring. The ring features 109 round diamonds together weighing a 1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

3.54 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique and vintage 3.54 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring, with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.57 Carat Heliodor 3.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.57 carat heliodor and 3.20 carat diamond, platinum
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GRS 10.29 Carat COLOMBIAN Minor Oil diamond Bombé Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Platinum Colombian Emerald & Diamond Bombé Cluster Ring Discover timeless elegance with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

TJD 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Cushion Shaped Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 14K white gold showcases 0.50 carats of
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Double Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful double diamond cluster holds sparkling diamonds totalling 34pts per cluster. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
diamond measures approximately 0.85 carats, grades J in color, and SI1 in clarity. The white gold setting
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, White Gold

1990s 1.05 Carat Garnet and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.05 carat garnet and 0.36 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage French 1.60 Carat Sapphire 1.05 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 1.60 carat sapphire and 1.05 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold marquise shape cocktail
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique French 2.20 Carat Sapphire and 2.16 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive antique French 2.20 carat Madagascar sapphire and 2.16 carat diamond, 18
Category

Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1.78 Carat Diamond and Platinum Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning fine and impressive antique 1.78 carat diamond and platinum, marquise shaped cluster
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French 5.40 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 5.40 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.45 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A cluster set with a central diamond measuring 10pts and the diamond total approx 70pts. The ring
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwradian Rose Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is modelled in 18 carat gold and the rose cut diamonds are set in platinum. The diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

4.00 Carat Spessartine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple but unique ring has a gorgeous 3.68 Carat Oval Cut Spessartine Garnet. Spessartines are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 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.