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Art Deco 2.15 Ct No Heat Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
old mine cut Diamonds for 1.0 full carat at minimum rated as G VS/SI; full of shimmering contrast
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian, Bubble 14 Karat Gold, Large 2.00 Carat Total Weight, circa 1965
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
sliced-cut diamonds. The actual diamond weight of this ring is approximately 2 carats This rings
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Magnificent No Heat Color Shift Purple Sapphire Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
Cluster rings always make a dramatic statement whether of antique or modern origin. However, this
Materials

Sapphire

10 Karat Yellow Diamond Gold Cluster Ring 1/2 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Combination of Baguettes and Round Diamonds Center Cluster Ring in 10k yellow gold - 1/2 cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

2 Carat Total Weight Cluster Top Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
2 CT TW CLUSTER TOP DIA ENG RING Metal Weight:5.70 Diamond Weight: 2.0000 Metal Type: 10KT Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Engagement Rings

3.16 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum custom cluster ring consisting of one cushion cut Ruby weighing 3.16 carats, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

SSEF Certified 3.29 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
color. The twelve diamonds surrounding this sapphire have a combined weight from 2-2.5 carats. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Vintage 18ct Gold Silver 2 Carat Diamond Cluster Nouveau Ring N1/2 7 750 925
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item for you to consider: 18CT GOLD ON SILVER SPARKLING DIAMOND NOUVEAU CLUSTER
Category

20th Century Thai Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 18ct Gold Silver 2 Carat Diamond Cluster Nouveau Ring N1/2 7 750 925
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item for you to consider: 18CT GOLD ON SILVER SPARKLING DIAMOND NOUVEAU CLUSTER
Category

20th Century Thai Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

10 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring 1/2 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamonds Center Cluster Ring in 10k yellow gold - 1/2 cttw Combination of Baguettes and Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

10k Gold

3 1/2 Carat Total Weight Cluster Top Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
3 1/2 CT TW CLUSTER TOP ENG RING Metal: 10K White Gold Metal Size: 7 Metal Weight: 8.92 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco 2.32 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
What a magnificent Art Deco diamond ring. The bright and glowing old European cut diamond in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Carat White Gold Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct White Gold Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring. Set with a central cluster of baguette cut diamonds
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct White Gold Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring. Set with a central cluster of baguette cut diamonds
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.32 Carat Rubellite Round Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum Natalie Barney
By Natalie Barney
Located in Crows Nest, NSW
diamonds in an elegant platinum milgrain cluster setting, elegantly flanked sigh a diamond milgrain split
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

1.94 Carat Green Tourmaline Pear Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum Natalie Barney
By Natalie Barney
Located in Crows Nest, NSW
weight is 0.38 carat (Colour F, Clarity VS). Hand made in Platinum. AU Ring Size L. US Ring 5 1/2. EU
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Art Deco 2.22 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1925
Located in Essex, GB
A top class, highly impressive Art Deco diamond ring. The old mine cut diamond in the centre
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.60 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
I Love You Antique Diamond cluster ring have so much more personality and charisma than those of
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.44 Carat Marquise Pear Diamond Three-Stone Cluster Ring Natalie Barney
By Natalie Barney
Located in Crows Nest, NSW
This three-stone cluster engagement ring showcases a stunning marquise diamond weighing 0.44 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.70 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald 1.50 Carat Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Superior in quality classy vintage cluster ring set with top quality Natural Emerald 1.70 Ct (7.78
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

0.71 Carat Radiant Baguette Diamond Three-Stone Cluster Ring Natalie Barney
By Natalie Barney
Located in Crows Nest, NSW
This three-stone cluster engagement ring showcases a stunning radiant diamond weighing 0.71 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.57 Carat Ceylon Blue Oval Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Natalie Barney
By Natalie Barney
Located in Crows Nest, NSW
This cluster engagement ring showcases a stunning oval Ceylon Blue Sapphire weighing 2.57 carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5.34 Carat Unheated Pink Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
2.91 carats, GIA 7192170427, flanked by 2 unheated pink sapphires with a total weight of 2.43 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 3.28 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Bombé Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A supreme bombé ring. A 1.26 carat old cut diamond sits atop a fine and swirling cluster in
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 0.87 Carats
Located in New York, NY
A ladies' 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring. This custom piece is set with seventeen Round
Category

1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 0.74 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
diamonds are estimated to total 0.74 carats with G to H colour and P1 clarity grades. Ring Size O 1/2
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.99 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Princess Cut Center 0.15 carat Diamond Ring surrounded by brilliant 0.84 carat Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Diamond Butterfly Ring cluster Yellow Gold 0.64 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a delightful 18K Yellow Gold Ring fashioned with Double Flowers. These Flowers are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Middleton, WI
diamond weight of the ring is about 2 carats. The shank is crafted in 18 karat gold and is marked inside
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Cluster White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
** This item is specially made for you . Please allow 1-2 week lead time. Include your ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
** This item is specially made for you . Please allow 1-2 week lead time. Include your ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

1.75 Carat Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carats and 14 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.75 carats and 2 Trillion Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 2.60 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
ring from the Art Deco period Important carat weight given out as 2.60 Ct! With a centre of .80 Ct (G
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Vintage Diamond Cluster Signet Ring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Diamond Cluster Signet Ring in 18K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.50
Category

Antique 19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 2.14 Carat Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
This sublime Victorian navette ring features over 2 carats of diamonds in a platinum-topped 18KT
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 5.08 Carat Colombian Emerald Old Cut Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
). The diamonds are VS1 to SI1. Carat – The emerald is a known 5.08 carat. The total estimated diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late 20th Century 1.43 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
estimated diamond weight is 1.00 carat. Dated – 1974. Size – P 1/2 (UK) or 7.75 (US). Complimentary sizing
Category

Late 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s Marquise Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
marquise ruby petals. The Ariel Ring Gem Details The central round brilliant cut diamond is estimated to
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1980s Navette Diamond Cluster Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring is made of 14 karat yellow gold and a cluster of 25 round-cut diamonds that
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Sapphire, diamond and gold cluster ring
Located in Paris, IDF
Sapphire, diamond and gold cluster ring 18ct white gold cluster ring set with an important
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14 Carat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
diamond is estimated to weigh 0.05 carats. Ring Size N 1/2 (Australia and UK sizing) or 7 (US and Canada
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Engagement Emerald Diamonds Cluster Ring on White Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
18kt white gold, engagement cluster ring set with a central stunning oval cut emerald weighting apx
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco 1.97 Carat Old Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
diamonds in the surround enhance rather than compete with the main diamond. The outside of the cluster is
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Green Jadeite Diamond Flower Cluster Ring Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
18K White Gold Green Jadeite Diamond Flower Cluster Ring Engagement Ring Size: O (UK) / 7.5 (US
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, White Gold

18ct Yellow And White Gold Marquise Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Diamond Carat Weight: 1 x 0.25ct Cut: Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Victorian Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
total of 0.60 carat of diamonds. Dated – 1879. Measurements – The cluster is 16.1mm by 9.5 and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Oval Opal and Diamond Claw Set Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Oval Opal and Diamond Claw Set Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold Contemporary handmade oval opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

16.17 Carat Cushion Tanzanite Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white gold custom made cluster ring consisting of 1 cushion cut Tanzanite weighing 16.17
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Look of the Decade: Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
For centuries the cluster ring has been one of the most lavish of rings. Now with the betrothal of
Category

British More Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold Ring size: US size 6.5
Located in Preston, Lancashire
A beautiful and striking sapphire diamond cluster ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. A central
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Three Pear Shape Cluster Diamond Ring Two-Tone Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Three Pear Shape Cluster Ring in 18K Two-Tone Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 2.03
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian English Triple Cluster Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and diamond triple cluster ring with the stones set in 18 carat gold and platinum and
Category

English Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K Diamond Square Halo Cluster Band Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Square Halo Cluster Band in 14K Yellow Gold. (65) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.06 Carat Trilliant Cut Tanzanite, Diamond Ring
By Antoinette Bracks
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This 2.06 carat trilliant cut Tanzanite and Diamond ring is set in 18 carat gold. The slightly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

27.0 Carat Intense Blue Aquamarine 0.70 Carat Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Jumbo sized Natural Aquamarine & Diamond vintage ring dating back to 1950 ca Stunning cluster ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Oval 2 Carat Illusion Bridal Solitaire Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Princess cut diamonds. Only upon close inspection does this ring show the cluster, however from a far it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1.95 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Antoinette Bracks
Located in Brisbane, QLD
The romanticism of this 1.95 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring is breathtaking
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 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.