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Natural Diamond Ring 1.80 cts 18 Karat White Gold Briolette Diamond Luxury Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The brilliance of the baguette diamonds, meticulously arranged in a captivating cluster, is further
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.91 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco Style 2.91 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.00 Carat Natural Brilliant Diamonds Floral Cocktail Vine 3D Deco Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
The Avis Diamond Exclusive collection: 4.00cts of diamonds, in its brilliant cluster floral vine
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt White Gold Baguette Natural Diamond Cluster Full Eternity Statement Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 1.50 ct Setting: cluster/illusion/Prong Number of Diamonds: 153 Average Color
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 27.13 Carat Natural Pink Kunzite Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Subtle Pink & Reds Clustered 27.13ct. Natural Kunzite Ring 19.6 X 15.15 x 10.54mm Cabochon cut
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring - 950 European Single .62ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .62ctw Cut: European Single Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Emerald Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.28 Carat emerald and 0.30 Carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.41 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold marquise shaped cocktail ring
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver Center Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
; 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 10k Single .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2ct Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940's 2 carat diamond and platinum trilogy style cocktail ring; part of our
Category

20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1970s Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.73 carat emerald and 0.70 carat diamond, 10 karat white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 0.42ct 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Duo Design Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
engagement ring design. This ring features a cluster of smaller diamonds arranged in a flower shape, set in a
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 0.42ct 18 Karat White Gold Flower Duo Design Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
engagement ring design. This ring features a cluster of smaller diamonds arranged in a flower shape, set in a
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.88 Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow gold Ruby and diamond engagement ring. Oval ruby set in a cluster style ring. Cluster is
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterle of Paris Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
total approximate diamond weight is 5.70 carats, to a swirling bombé cluster with openwork between the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

.925 Sterling Silver Round and Baguette 3/4 Diamond Cathedral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fans of the Art Deco style will love this diamond cluster ring. The piece features 3/4 carat of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver Round and Baguette 3/4 Diamond Cathedral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fans of the Art Deco style will love this diamond cluster ring. The piece features 3/4 carat of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver Round and Baguette 3/4 Diamond Cathedral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fans of the Art Deco style will love this diamond cluster ring. The piece features 3/4 carat of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver Round and Baguette 3/4 Diamond Cathedral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fans of the Art Deco style will love this diamond cluster ring. The piece features 3/4 carat of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver Round and Baguette 3/4 Diamond Cathedral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fans of the Art Deco style will love this diamond cluster ring. The piece features 3/4 carat of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

AGL Certified 32.32 Carat Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
for the ring is an estimated 2.93 carats total. Examining the ring from the reverse shows the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Band - 14k Round 1.24ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Single Total Carats: 1.24ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Cttw Diamond Elongated Octagon Shaped Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fans of the Art Deco style will love this diamond cluster ring. Elegant and timeless, this .925
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Flower Halo Ring - 10k Round 1.09ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Single Color: Fancy Brown G - H Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mouawad, Ruby and Diamond Rosette Ring
By Mouawad
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring designed by famous Persian design house Mouawad, boasts a cluster of bright rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 0.70 carats 18KT White Gold Baguette ClusterHalf Eternity Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Carat Weight: 0.70ct Setting: cluster/illusion/Prong Number of Diamonds: 63 Average Color: F-G Average
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Double Target Ring
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: 2 (6mm) Total Old Cut Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.24 Carats (0.12ct each) Diamond Details: Colour
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Band 10k Baguette Round Brilliant 2.00ctw Ribbon Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Baguette & Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Wempe Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Wempe
Located in London, GB
Wempe sapphire and diamond cocktail cluster ring set in 18 carat white gold open back heart design
Category

2010s English Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

4.64ct GIA Certified Color-Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
oval shaped cluster design ring with a bright polish finish. Containing: One prong set oval modified
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Amethyst Peridot Diamond Cocktail Ring - 14k Oval Round 1.79ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
): .40ctw Cut: Oval Natural Diamond Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI2 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Round Baguette .75ctw IGI
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .75ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940s French Zircon Diamond Emerald and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 5.35 carat high zircon and 0.25 carat diamond, 0.24 carat emerald and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Zircon, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.59ct Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.59 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2000s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 0.41 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring - 10k Round Brilliant 1.44ctw Nugget
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.44ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Colombian Emerald White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Carats Jewelry Setting: Prong Diamond Cut: Round Gender: Female Ring Style: Anniversary, Cocktail-Cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bellarri Spessartite Garnet Diamond Cocktail Dome Ring - Yellow Gold 18k 4.24ctw
By Bellarri
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Orange Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.92ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Brown Clarity: SI1 - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Boat Shaped Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Victorian boat-shaped cluster ring, c.1880
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
round brilliant diamonds. These diamonds are 0.06 carat each, with matching quality at F in colour and
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

John Hardy Classic Chain Woven Cushion Pave Diamond Ring Sterling 925 Rd .66ctw
By John Hardy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .66ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: .66ctw Style: Cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Crown of Light Crown Diamond Sapphire Stackable Band Yellow Gold 14k .95ctw Ring
By Crown of Light
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Crown Stackable Band Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural diamond Ring 0.55 cts 18KT Yellow Gold Designer Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Indulge in the extraordinary allure of our Dazzling Baguette and Round-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Fancy Pink Diamond Triple Halo Cocktail Ring - 14k 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant and Single Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Spinel Diamond Ring, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Ceylon spinel and diamond cocktail ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural
Category

Vintage 1960s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Vintage Style Diamond Floral Diamond Shape Filigree 14K Yellow Gold Fleur Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond shaped outer border surrounds a central floral cluster design. Ring Information Style: Vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

0.40tcw 14K Two-Tone Emerald Diamond Bee Ring - Vivid Green Eyes 585 Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
This one-of-a-kind bee ring is an exquisite masterpiece, featuring round-cut diamonds pave-set
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

David Yurman Cable Pave Diamond Bypass Ball Ring - Sterling 925 Yellow Gold 18k
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: .40ctw Style: Cluster Bypass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.48 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set twist
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.30 cts 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Engagement Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
mesmerizing cluster of brilliant round and baguette diamonds, totaling 0.30 carats. Each diamond is
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.30 cts 18 Karat White Gold Modern Engagement Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
mesmerizing cluster of brilliant round and baguette diamonds, totaling 0.30 carats. Each diamond is
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

17.60 Carat 18 Karat Natural Fine Green Emerald Diamond 3D Puffed Dome Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rounds, full cut diamonds G-color Vs-2 clarity 18kt. white gold 20.3 Grams Overall ring: Deck
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.10 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
is made with 14K white gold and set with a cluster of round-cut diamonds over the face of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.43ct Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.43 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco cocktail ring
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 2 carat diamond cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4025 vintage or 1923 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 2 carat diamond cluster ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 2 carat diamond cluster ring over the years, but those made by TJD, DGI and Roshe Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our 2 carat diamond cluster ring for sale are for women, but there are 1218 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring?

On average, a 2 carat diamond cluster ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,597, while they’re typically $208 on the low end and $650,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.