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Art Deco 3.38 Carat Green Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
centre. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.52 carat. Circa – 1940. Size – M 1/2 (UK) or 6.25 (US
Category

Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Contemporary Purple Amethyst Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat gold, this stunning contemporary ring is a diverse light show of radiant colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Cluster Ring with Round, Marquise and Princess Cut Diamonds
By Voga Gioielli
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ladies' diamond cluster ring set with round brilliant, marquise and princess cut diamonds. White
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.40 Carat Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.40 Carat Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamond Cluster Ring Handmade 18kt yellow
Category

2010s Australian Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Platinum Bolero Design Diamond Cluster Ring by Boodles, 1.95 Carat
By Boodles
Located in Epsom, Surrey
to contact us. A Bolero design cluster ring comprised of 9 round brilliant cut diamonds in platinum
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Style Target Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Style Target Cluster Ring Antique style target ring consisiting of one
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Triple Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Triple Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold A dazzling triple diamond cluster ring. Three
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.48 Carat White GSI Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Band Ring
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
Stunning cluster band ring in 18kt gold for a weight of 6,90 grams and white round brilliant
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Brazilian Emerald Diamonds Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
shaped Brasilian emerald of 10,30 carat complemented by numerous brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1,61 ct
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A certified Natural Burma Ruby and diamond cluster ring set in 18ct white gold on yellow mount
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring Set with Sapphire Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Dordogne, FR
Stunning vintage 18 carat yellow gold marquise ring. Made in the UK In very good condition Set
Category

Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Carat White Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct White Gold Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring. Set with one central oval Emerald
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1990s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum Baguette Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Platinum Baguette Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring. Art Deco style ring centrally set with
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Sapphire, Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Malvern, Victoria
18ct white gold cluster design ring in with 1 oval faceted golden sapphire, 12 light hued Tsavorite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 2 Carat Stacker Diamond Band
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This multi-strand diamond ring has the look of three or four rings in one. This diamond consist of
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Early 2000s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A certified Zambia Natural Emerald and diamond cluster ring set in 18ct white gold. (Emerald Report
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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectacular Victorian Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
Cluster rings are a staple of any good jewelry wardrobe and this 14k yellow gold one from the
Platinum Daisy Brilliant Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Platinum Daisy Brilliant Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring. An elegant daisy brilliant cut
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Cushion Diamond Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Platinum Cushion Diamond Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Cluster Ring A fine example of a dazzling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring Yellow Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Oval Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring Yellow Gold A pretty spray of diamonds and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Lizunova Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
cut diamond, set in 18k white gold. This stylish ring would make a great unconventional engagement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold A mesmerising Art Deco style diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.51 carat. Circa – 1905. Size – O 1/2 (UK) or 7.25 (US
Category

Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Emerald and White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Glasgow, Glasgow
An emerald and white diamond cluster ring comprising sixteen single cut diamonds claw set round a
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Late 20th Century British Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Old Cut Diamond Cluster ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
main diamonds is gauged at 0.25 carat. The pearl has been weighed; 1.55 carat. Size – M 1/2 (UK) or
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

10 Karat Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
10K Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold. Expertly set with (23) Round Brilliant Cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Picchiotti 18 Karat Four-Pointed Star Diamond Cluster Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
Diamonds 0.86 carat F/G Color - VS Clarity Ring Size 6 1/2 Please note: We do not ship to Japan. USA
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Edwardian Style Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 18Karat Yellow & White Gold A super sparkly Edwardian style
Category

2010s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Baguette and Round Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Munich, DE
circa 1 carat, the baguette and trapez cut diamonds are circa 1 carat as well. Alltogether circa 2 carat
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Circa 1960's, this unique 18k yellow gold tiered cluster style ring features six round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Natural Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
sapphire is approximately 2.50 carat, with approximately 0.56 carat of diamonds. Size – I 1/2 (UK) or 4
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Elegant Daisy Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such a stunning Daisy Diamond cluster ring, a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Oval Aquamarine 19.33ct and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat White Gold Oval Aquamarine 19.33ct and Diamond Cluster Ring A whopping and beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 6.43 Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
diamond weight 1.68 carat Circa – 1920. Condition – There is a small amount of damage to the side of the
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Madrid, ES
10 round brilliant cut diamonds, totalling 1.50 carats. Size: Swiss 13, French 53, US 6 1/2 Can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Cluster Ring in 10ct Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular antique Edwardian cluster ring exhibiting a spellbinding natural cabochon opal
Category

20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Amazing 1.50ct Blue Diamond and 14ct White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A well made diamond cluster ring. Solid 14 carat white gold example, solid, good gauge of gold. Set
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
estimated diamond weight of 1.10 carat. Circa – 1935. Measurements – The cluster is 17.2mm by 13.7mm and
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Gold Platinum Zircon Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, Circa 1930s
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold and platinum zircon and diamond daisy cluster ring featuring a 1.18ct blue
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.27ct Cabochon Emerald and 1.02ct Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
is clustered with round cut diamonds sparkling throughout. The Diamonds fully circle and highlight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Cushion Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous and alluring 1.87ct Cushion Cut Tanzanite and Diamond cluster ring is a masterpiece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Large classic handmade oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Large classic handmade oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18Karat Gold Marquise Navvette Cut Peridot Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18Carat Gold Marquise Navvette Cut Peridot & Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring. A truly
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.25ct Diamond Cluster Boat Shaped Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This beautifully sparkly ring holds a cluster of 13 clear and bright Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.28ct Ruby and 0.95ct Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Diamond set to decorative each shoulder, such a beautiful gem set ring. Diamond Details: Cut: Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Snowflake Design, Natural 0.50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14k white gold. Diamonds: 0.50 cwt. SI-2 clarity and F-G color diamonds. Round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Natural Button Pearl Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
nine diamonds is gauged at 0.20 carat. Size – K 1/2 (UK) or 5 3/8 (US). Complimentary sizing is
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ruby Diamond Flower 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Unique handcrafted 18K white gold ring, featuring five red rubies 2.25 carats, and diamonds 0.90
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Trillion Pink Sapphire and Diamond Claw Set Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Claw Set Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold Contemporary trillion cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fine 1.06 Carat Emerald Ring in 18k 2 Tone Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Ring containing one fine oval emerald of about 3.03 carats measuring 8.23×8.41×6.01mm. The emerald
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 2.00 Carat Sapphire and 1.00 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
approximately 2.00 carat, with a total approximate diamond weight of 1.00 carat. Circa – 1910. Size – H 1/2
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage circa 1965, Certified 6.36 Carat No Heat Sugarloaf Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The cluster ring, or entourage ring, was the quintessential fine jewellery piece of the 1960s. Its
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Picchiotti 18K White Gold Baguette Diamonds and Octagonal Rubies Cluster Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
A refined ring with a double row of baguette diamonds towered by a four-stone cluster made of
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring A stand out elaborate
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Gold Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring. A delicate and dainty oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.