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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

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

Old cut diamond marquise set engagement ring platinum
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
This stunning engagement ring features a beautiful marquise-cut diamond set in platinum. With a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1950s, Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.62 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pearl and 0.36 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white
Category

Vintage 1920s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This delicate little cluster ring features a chunky old cut diamond, weighing 0.67 carat. It would
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Duo-Tone Diamond Quartz Ring Gena Rowlands.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Ring. The front half of the ring features a clear faceted
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond antique chunky engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
in 18ct yellow gold cluster style. Diamonds 0.25ct G colour VS1 clarity. Hallmarked. The ring can
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with a rectangular step cut natural
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1950s GIA 4.38ctw Natural Color-Change PURPLE No-Heat Sapphire Diamond Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
, kites, and round diamonds for a brilliant Cluster effect in this stunning mid-century cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

1935 Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
0.40 carats. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.80 carats, to a geometric cluster with a fine
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Garrard Black Diamond Wing Ring 18k Gold
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond Princess Diana’s cluster engagement ring and Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara are among the most iconic
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Pearl Vintage-Inspired Abstract Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Karat: 14k Gemstone Cut: Round Total Diamond Weight: 0.10 Carats Jewelry Setting: Basket Diamond Cut
Category

Antique 19th Century American Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Round Pink Sapphire Diamond Vintage-Inspired Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
: 0.20 Carats Jewelry Setting: Pave Diamond Cut: Round Gender: Female Ring Style: Anniversary, Cocktail
Category

Antique 19th Century American Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Carats Jewelry Setting: Prong Diamond Cut: Oval Gender: Female Ring Style: Anniversary, Cocktail-Cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Gold Cushion-Cut Orange Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Total Diamond Weight: 0.71 Carats Jewelry Setting: Prong Diamond Cut: Round Gender: Female Ring Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Heart Engagement Ring- Size 9
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.038, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J, Count: 13, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Heart Engagement Ring- Size 5
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.038, Treatment: None • Diamond 2 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J, Count: 13, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Rose Gold Round Kancha Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gemstone Cut: Round Total Diamond Weight: 0.93 Carats Jewelry Setting: Prong Diamond Cut: Round Gender
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cultured Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive cultured pearl and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Diamond 18k Gold Link Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Carat Weight: 0.50 Carats Total Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G-H Clarity: VS1-2 Ring Size: 7.25, sizing
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.22ct Emerald and 0.70ct Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.22 carat emerald and 0.70 carat diamond, platinum cluster ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Nouveau Platinum Diamond Trefoil Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
represented by a cluster of three gemstones. A lovely ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1910) era! Crafted in
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Dress Ring, circa 1950
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels vintage diamond dress ring. Set with one hundred and ninety six round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Sapphire White Diamond Vintage Flower Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Side Stone: Diamond Gold Karat: 14k Gemstone Cut: Oval Total Diamond Weight: 0.10 Carats Diamond Cut
Category

Antique 19th Century American Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 0.98Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.98 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold marquise shaped ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Cushion-Cut Ceylon Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Cut: Round Gender: Female Ring Style: Anniversary, Cocktail-Cluster, Solitaire Gemstone Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1980s Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.37 sapphire and 0.32 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Natural Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
: Prong Diamond Cut: Round Gender: Female Ring Style: Anniversary, Cocktail-Cluster, Crossover, Solitaire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Lev 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring features a unique, cushion-cut yellow sapphire center stone and diamond accents that add
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Floral Dome Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This dome-style ring showcases an intricate floral cluster layout of natural diamonds raised in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Ring Blue Sapphire Light Yellow Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
carat Surrounded with Blue Sapphire baguette cut total 0.35 carat AAA all the rest cluster diamonds 0.87
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Total Diamond Weight: .5 to 1 Carats Jewelry Setting: Prong Diamond Cut: Round Gender: Female Ring Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4.56ct Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold settings. The cluster ring features an impressive 4.56 carat cushion cut aquamarine, claw set in
Category

1990s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Majestic Eagle Ring - 10k Single Swooping Bird
Located in Greensboro, NC
; 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Single Color: I - J Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Pink Ceylon Sapphire Heart and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular cocktail cluster style ring from the Suzy Levian limited edition collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.30ct Aquamarine and 4.16ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.30 Carat aquamarine and 4.16 Carat diamond, 18 Karat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Flower Shape 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Flower Shape Ring 14k Gold Engagement Ring Moms Gift Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

2.18ct Old European Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Title: This elegant Edwardian-style ring features 2.18 carats of antique diamonds set in a refined
Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Orb Statement Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Designed in 14k solid gold, this dome-style ring features a raised cluster of circular diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

2.51ct Old European Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Title: This stunning Edwardian-style ring showcases 2.51 carats of antique diamonds set in an
Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Halo Rectangular Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
/ Yellow / White Gold ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Handmade ring crafted with a geometric diamond cluster pattern -Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cocktail Halo Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Designed in 14k solid gold, this dome-shaped ring is structured with raised diamond clusters set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Oval Ceylon Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular elevated pink sapphire and diamond halo style ring from the Suzy Levian Limited
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.75Ct Diamond and 14k White Gold Twist Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
style cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of diamond cluster rings. This stunning, fine and
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamond, Onyx Ruby Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
design, onyx, diamonds accented with 2 rubies, one on each side of the ring crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This floral diamond statement ring blooms with intricate brilliance, featuring a layered flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique 18kt Gold Ring with 2.68 Ctw in Diamonds - GIA Certif.
Located in Aventura, FL
showstopper. Period: 1910's Style: Antique Metal: 18Kt white Gold  Stone: Natural Diamonds  Ring size: 7 1/2
Category

Vintage 1910s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.88 carat ruby and 0.40 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 4.07Ct Moonstone and 5.95Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.07 carat moonstone and 5.95 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Oval-Cut Pink Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Weight: 0.92 Carats Gender: Female Diamond Cut: Round Jewelry Setting: Prong Ring Style: Anniversary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.48 Carat Natural No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Halo Prime
Located in New York, NY
Halo Cluster Cocktail Royale GIA Certified 3.14ct. Natural Sapphire ring. Report: 2205133623
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Floral Marquise Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
. Each flower features marquise and round natural diamonds forming petal-like clusters. The open top adds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Set Honeycomb Ring by Cartier, Paris, circa 1944
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Diamond set honeycomb ring by Cartier, Paris. Set with twenty one cushion shape old mine diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Marquise Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Designed with alternating rows of round diamonds, this wide band ring is structured with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Flower Spiral Diamond Ring In 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This ring displays concentric layers of natural diamonds set in a circular spiral with a floral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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.