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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

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring 10k Round .50ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Single Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Old European Diamond Engagement Ring (Approx. 2-Carats), Platinum, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 2-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 10k Single 1.00ctw Pave
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I2 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - 10k Round .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
10k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant &
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Vintage Cluster Band 14k Single .23ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .23ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.48 Carat Marquise Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features a beautiful Marquise Cluster of White Diamonds. The Diamond Cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 5.37 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat Bridal Anniversary Halo Cluster
Located in New York, NY
GIA 2.97ct. Emerald cut diamond & 2.40ct. diamonds ring. Emerald cut , Excellent Clean Clarity L
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 10k Baguette Round 1.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Baguette and Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring - 14k Round .88ctw Nugget Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 14k Baguette Round .50ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Baguette & Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.76ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.76ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: I1 - I2 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Alexandrite Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Oval .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K Clarity: SI1 - SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Cushion Purple Sapphire Vintage Diamond Ring Center, 2/3 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
cushion shape sapphire, accented with a cluster of round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Petite Organic Halo Design Emerald Diamond Ring Center 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite handcrafted earthy, organically designed ring features a 1/2 Carat Emerald shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 18k Princess Baguette 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Square 1.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Square Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Men s Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Stone Note: one diamond has small chip Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Cluster Features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 18k Round .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .49ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .21ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring - 18k Round 1.13ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw (carat stamp) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 10k Round Baguette .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Petite Organic Design 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, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round Brilliant Baguette .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Baguette Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

WhiteGold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring WeddingBands 14k Princess 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 1.00ctw Engagement Ring Style: Cluster Halo with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful antique sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The sapphire is a rich blue
Category

Antique 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1.92ct Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.92 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond cluster ring crafted in yellow gold plated sterling silver. The design features a thick
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Ring
By Raima
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: E
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Flower Ring - 14k Heart 1.21ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .21ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Ring Cluster Flower 14k Gold Band 1.67 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring Cluster Flower 14K Gold Band 1.67 TDW This beautiful estate ring is finely
Category

Late 20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Oval Green Emerald Rustic Vintage Diamond Ring Center-1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
, accented with a cluster of round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference in person! Product details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Oval Green Emerald Rustic Vintage Diamond Ring Center, 2/3 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
emerald, accented with a cluster of round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference in person
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring (GIA Approx. 2-Carats) Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
approx. 2-carats with L color and exceptional VVS2 clarity. The diamond’s vintage charm is beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise .38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Marquise Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K - L Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 10k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Pear 1.85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
): 1.80ctw Cut: Pear Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Vintage Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .40ctw Floral Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .20ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Vintage Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k European .16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: European & Single Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - 10k Princess Round .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring by Boucheron Paris, circa 1950s
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Diamond cluster ring by Boucheron Paris. Set with a round old cut diamond to centre in an open back
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TJD 0.75 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
color and ring size can be customized on request. This piece is made to order. Please allow 2-3 weeks
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Round .50ctw Waterfall
Located in Greensboro, NC
14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Cluster Cocktail Ring - 18k Round 1.88ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .10 Promise
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane 14 Karat White Gold Cluster 0.85 Carat Total Weight Engagement Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant cut diamond center weighing 0.25 carats adorned by 2 rows of bead set diamonds creating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Natural Emerald (Approx 2-Carats) Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2-Carat Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Round .39ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ctw (carat stamp) Cut: Single Color: I - J Clarity: I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.