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Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel holds small but sparkly diamonds set in platinum and the rest of the ring is
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

14K White Gold 1.56 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Invisible Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This 14K white gold sapphire ring features 16 princess-cut diamonds of 1/2 CTTW set in invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Princess .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess Color: J - K Clarity: VS2 - SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.60ct Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Bombé Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous ring features a rectangular cushion cut aquamarine weighing 4.60 carats mounted in a
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.50 Carat Natural Diamonds Rounds Cocktail Prime Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Rounds Cluster cocktail Prime. 3.50cts Natural diamonds Ring. Full cut Brilliants G-color, Vs-1
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.01 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Cluster Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.01 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold trilogy cluster ring
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful emerald and diamond cluster ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold. The central
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k 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

Diamond Flower Ring, 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, Stackable Ring
Located in Austin, TX
The precious natural diamond flower ring has a flower design that is made with genuine, natural
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18KT White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
shape diamonds embedded beautifully in channel and prong setting. The diamonds are graded H Color, I1
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 2 ¼ Carat Round and Princess Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond cocktail ring that sparkles with a central square cluster of princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

3 Carat Pink, Yellow, White Multi Cut Diamond Cluster Platinum And 18K Gold Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
multitude of diamond gemstones. There are 4 fancy yellow cushion-cut diamonds weighing 2 carats total, 1
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond Frame 14K White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
2 baguette cut white diamonds. This ring is superbly detailed to perfection and set with 0.25 carat
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1950s Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.66 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Carat White Yellow Gold Pear Shape Diamond Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
pear cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.50 carats, expertly rub-over set into a delicate yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Princess .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Princess Color: H - I Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone 10K Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Enjoy this diamond bypass cocktail ring that glistens with a central square cluster of princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage 2.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Channel Cluster Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Channel Cluster Band Ring Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.88 Carat I, VS1 Diamond Cluster Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Magnificent vintage Art Deco Diamond cluster halo ring from the 1930s - 1940's. This magnificent
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20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.36ct Oval Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This striking 18 carat white gold cocktail ring is a true showstopper, sure to leave a lasting
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.80 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Ring G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.81 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Flower Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 1.5 carats. The diamond halo totals 48pts
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This lovely cluster engagement ring is beautifully centred with a royal blue oval sapphire weighing
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Early 2000s English Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.06 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.01ct. Round cut diamond cluster cocktail ring. Report: 15808927 F-color, Si-2
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ballerina Cocktail Cluster No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring 4.58 Carat 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Ballerina Highness. 1.53ct. Natural GIA Certified Ruby Cocktail Cluster Ring GIA Certified Report
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Reversible Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Round 2.20ctw Brown Sz7 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.20ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Ring Enhancer, Wedding Band Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Jacket 14 Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This 1.25 carat total weight diamond ring enhancer has nice large diamonds and there are seven on
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 2.2 carats and either side of the gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA 5.52 Carat Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Cluster Halo Ring VVS1
Located in New York, NY
GIA Natural 3.52ct. Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring. Collector's requirements. Cushion Prime gorgeous
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Gold

2.80 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Ring G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.81 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Flower Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Princess 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess Color: I - J Clarity: SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 4.70 Carat Antique Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
accented by 2 rows of Near-colorless G-H, VS-SI clarity Old Single cut Diamonds. Estimated total weight is
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Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail 2.47 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail 2.47 TDW This spectacular diamond ring is finely
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.99 Carat Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Ring Halo Cluster 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Everlasting Beauty GIA 2.23ct Natural Fancy color diamond ring. Cushion, Brilliant Natural
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 12.52 Carat 18 Karat Natural Sapphire Diamond Baguette Dec Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 4.50ct. Brilliant sparkling Baguettes & custom cut to fit F-G color, Vs-2 clarity Video of ring upon
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage French 1970s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, oval shaped
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
gold and the diamonds have a total weight of 45pts. Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Panel Dimension: 13x12mm
Category

Vintage 1980s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

GIA 3.67 Carat Natural Vivid Royal Blue Diamonds Ring Cluster Halo 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Classic Halo Cluster Vivid Blue 1.97ct. Natural GIA Certified Blue Sapphire Ring GIA Certified
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Petite Organic Cushion Diamond Ring Center, 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite handcrafted earthy, organically designed ring is features 1/2 a Carat Elongated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Organic Design Elongated Cushion Diamond Ring Center, 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite handcrafted earthy, organically designed ring is features 1/2 a Carat Elongated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Marquise .78ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.45 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold Art Deco cluster style
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.40 Carat Natural Pear Shaped Diamond Ruby Cocktail Halo Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Pear Diamond cluster ring. 1.30ct. Natural Pear Shape diamond J color Si-2 clarity 1.00ct side
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.91 Carat Old European Cut I VVS Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 3.91 Carat Old European Cut I VVS1-VVS2 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Style
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagne Brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Floral Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Brown Clarity: SI1 - SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage 3-Stone Cluster Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous ring shines bright with 63 brilliant diamonds set elegantly in prong and micro-prong
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Diamond Cluster Ring, French, circa 1935
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
Chaumet diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a round old cut diamond, J colour, VS2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1960s Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.75 carat and 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.94ct. Natural Blue Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Ring 14kt 84424
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
.94ct Natural Sapphire Ring Round, Brilliant Cut clean clarity & Transparent .65ct Natural diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

4.86 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Made in 18K White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold featuring 4.86 Carats of Rubies and 1.32 Carat Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.02 Carat Natural Oval Emeralds Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring 14 Karat G/Vs
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Cocktail Greens 2.50ct. Natural Emeralds Ring 7 Full cut oval brilliants Transparent
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 10k Round .20ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Single Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Marquise 2.72ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.70ctw Cut: Marquise Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Natural Lt Brown Diamonds Rounds Cocktail Prime Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Rounds Cluster cocktail Prime. 2.00cts Natural diamonds Ring. Full cut Brilliants Vs-2 clarity
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic Cluster Flower Mask 18 K Diamond Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic cluster ring. This is a fantastic ring to wear on any finger. It is a day to night ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k 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.