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3.12 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A 3.12 carat sapphire and diamond platinum cluster engagement ring. This exceptional cluster ring
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2010s European Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Estate 2 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Natural Unheated Ruby weighing 2 carat. It is set with fine Round brilliant and Baguette cut diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940s 2.17 Carat Cabochon Cut Sapphire and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional, fine and impressive cabochon cut sapphire and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1.05 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful cluster ring taken from a time when the Art Deco style was at the height
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

0.61 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A 0.61 carat sapphire and diamond platinum cluster engagement ring. This contemporary and classic
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2010s European Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stone are diamonds totalling 28pts. All modelled in 9carat gold and stones set in platinum. Ring Size
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Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
platinum. Hallmarked London 1988. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Cluster Dimensions: 9.5x8mm Weight: 2g
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Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique 1.28 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.28 carat sapphire and 1.20 carat diamond, 18k white gold cocktail
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
is bordered by shimmering white diamonds totalling aprox 90pts. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Panel
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Vintage 1970s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Vintage 4.80 Carat Sapphire and 1 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 4.80 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1 carat diamond , 9 karat white gold cluster style
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 1.18 Carat Ruby and 1.38 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring shank. This ruby and diamond cluster ring has been independently tested using state of the art
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Cluster Diameter: 13mm Height From Ring: 5.5mm
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
are gorgeous diamonds. The sapphire measures 20pts and the diamonds measure 3pts each. Ring Size: K
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.12 Carat Natural Diamonds Raised Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
1.12ct. Natural round diamonds cluster ring. (center: .25ct) Rounds & Full cut Brilliants G
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Fire Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
will bring the feeling of peace and harmony. Fully hallmarked London 1989. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Face
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold

Vintage Amethyst and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. Fully hallmarked Ring Size: I 1/2 or 4 1/2 Cluster Dimensions: 9.5mm x 8mm Weight: 2grams
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold

Victorian 0.80 Total Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely diamond cluster ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! The mixed metals design combines a
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 5.41 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive stunning vintage 5.41 carat diamond and platinum ring; an
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1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.62 Carat Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning 62 carat marquise diamond ring is the perfect accessory for any special occasion. The
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian diamond cluster ring. It features a centralised old cut diamond which
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 2.83 carat Citrine and 1.30 carat Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
citrine cluster ring in platinum is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum

1.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.28 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card. A cluster ring with an oval sapphire is an
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 4.30 Carat Emerald and 3.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive emerald and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.29 Carat Rose Cut Cluster Ring 18K Gold
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
. Specifications: - Rose Cut Diamonds: This ring features a stunning cluster of rose-cut diamonds, totaling 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1.2 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Two-Tone Retro Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.2 Carat Round-Cut Natural Diamond Two-Tone Retro Cluster Ring in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural Diamond 0.65 carats 18KT Rose Gold Cluster Modern Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A diamond cluster ring with baguette and round diamonds is a beautiful and sophisticated choice for
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2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Giant Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
platinum. Fully hallmarked London 1990. Ring Size: P or 7 1/2 Opal Dimensions: 17x11mm Cluster Dimensions
Category

1990s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Edwardian Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
sparkle. The stones are set in platinum and the diamonds are old mine cut. The ring is modelled in 18ct
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
platinum. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Cluster Diameter: 9mm Weight: 2.1g
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

1.02 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 1.85 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set Old European cut diamond, integrating with the cluster design and melding with the plain ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Gold French Hallmarked, 1980s 2 Carat Sapphire 2.5 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Tiered Cluster Ring 18ct Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1980s Introducing a stunning 18ct
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Late 20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 1.06 Carats 18KT White Gold Duo Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. Fashioned in a fabulous 2 cluster illusion, this ring incorporates Baguette and round-shape set for
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 0.51 Carat Sapphire and 0.31 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.51 carat sapphire and 0.31 carat diamond, 15 karat rose gold cluster ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Art Deco 18 Carat White Gold Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This triple cluster diamond ring is super sparkly and holds a total of 1.90 carat. The old mine cut
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. Fashioned in a fabulous 2 cluster illusion, this ring incorporates Baguette, Marquise, Princess and round
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.09 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
showcases each stone of this 1.09 carat multi diamond ring. Condition This stunning diamond cluster ring is
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Vintage 1940s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Contemporary 1.80ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning contemporary cluster ring features a sparkling cushion modified brilliant cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Diamond Twist Baguettes Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Bespoke diamond cluster rings, This particular one has 2 clusters set with a total of 0.30 carat
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.2 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Two-Tone Retro Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.2 Carat Round-Cut Natural Diamond Two-Tone Retro Cluster Ring in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.85 Carat Emerald 1.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian cluster ring crafted in 14K gold and 925 silver. Circa 1910. The piece
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

3.20 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience timeless elegance with our 3.20 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring. This luxurious
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 1.15 Carat Marquise Diamond Bezel Cluster Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
: 0.82 Carats In Total Color/Clarity: H-I / SI1-2 Total Carat Weight: 1.97 Carats  Ring Size: 7 Ring
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 4.52 carat Amethyst and 0.98 carat Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This yellow gold cluster ring is supplied with an independent diamond and gemstone grading report card
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Antique 19th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning sapphire and diamond cluster ring. An open multi-layered structure plays
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1.70 Carat Thai Ruby Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.70 Carat Thai ruby and 0.70 Carat diamond, 18 karat white
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Victorian garnet and diamond cluster ring. The ring features a central elongated
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Opal 0.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. It features: - 1 opal, oval
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Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
colour. The sapphire total is 2.3 carat and the diamonds total 30pts. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Cluster
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Men s 14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Ct Treated Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
that exudes sophistication. With 66 round, natural diamonds totaling 1.5 carats, the ring boasts a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow...

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.38 Carat Emerald 0.07 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features: - 13pcs. emeralds: round
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

French 3.96 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 3.96 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
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Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sapphire and 2.76 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat blue sapphire and 2.76 carat diamond, 18 karat
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.55 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.55 carat natural ruby and 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 2.00 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A show stopping 2 carat Sapphire takes pride of place in this Victorian cluster ring. The sapphire
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold Diamond Iolite Cluster Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Gold Diamond and Iolite Ring. It depicts a yellow gold cluster ring that contains an
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
platinum. Fully hallmarked London 1977. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Central Cluster Dimension: 10x8mm Weight
Category

Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k yellow gold and diamond cluster ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.5 grams gross weight
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.