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Modern 18 Karat White Gold Flower Diamond Cluster 2 Carat Total Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
, and Round Cut Diamonds Stone Carat Weight: Approximately 2 Carats Color/ Clarity: F/G VS1/2 Ring
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1.63 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
encircled with twelve, well colour matched old European cut diamonds. This fine antique cluster ring has
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Modernist 2 CTW Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Vintage Modernist 2 CTW Diamond Cluster 14K yellow gold Ring. The ring is in excellent estate
Category

Late 20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.88 Carat Ruby and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.88 carat natural ruby and 0.70 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold, 18k
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 2.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely breathtaking sapphire and diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Made of
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique 7.80 Carat Peridot Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 7.80 carat peridot and 1.36 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and white gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
carat yellow gold. Ring Size: UK O, US 7 1/2 Cluster Width: 8.15mm
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K .5 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Approximately .5 Carats Color: G-H Clarity: Si1/2 Ring Weight: 1.9 DWT Ring Size: 9.25
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.87 Carat Sapphire Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, England
A delightful oval cut sapphire and diamond cluster ring set in platinum and 18ct yellow gold. The
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1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage French 2.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous cluster ring. This vintage piece was crafted in France from a rich 18ct
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique Cultured Pearl and 1.10 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18 ct yellow gold with an 18 ct white gold setting. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.09 Carat Emerald and 1.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
modern brilliant round cut diamonds totalling 1.32cts. This fine emerald and diamond cluster ring has
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 4.82 Carat Emerald 3.12 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.82 carat natural emerald and 3.12 carat diamond, 18 karat
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.20 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring, Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, oval
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Houston, TX
14K yellow and white gold diamond cluster ring. There are thirty-seven (37) round diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat White and Black Treated Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
. With 66 round, natural diamonds totaling 1.5 carats, the ring boasts a brilliant contrast of color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

2.68 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning vintage diamond cluster ring has
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Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Men s 14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Carat White Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of contrast with this remarkable men's cluster ring. Plated in 14K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow ...

3.50 Carats Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ring centers an oval cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.94 carats Talon set
Category

2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 4.50 Carat Sapphire 1.46 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
true representation of this stunning 4.5 carat sapphire ring with diamonds. Sapphire Quality Colour
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Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: T 1/2 or 9 3/4 Cluster Diameter: 9.5mm Height From
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique 1900s 3.52 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 3.52 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cluster style dress ring; part of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
rest of the ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Made in Birmingham, England. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Cluster Dimensions: 19x15mm Weight: 6.3g
Category

Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage French 1.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The
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Vintage 1980s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.48 Carat Emerald and 1.08 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1970s cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The ring displays a 1.48 carat step cut natural
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 2.90 Carat Emerald and 2.38 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 2.90 carat natural emerald and 2.38 carat diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Houston, TX
An Edwardian platinum and diamond cluster ring, featuring a central diamond framed by smaller bead
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring, Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The cut
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 3.00 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An outstanding sapphire and diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 14kt gold and
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

1.45 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage oval cut sapphire and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1920s Antique 1.01 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 1.01 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style dress ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dress to impress with this bold and brilliant diamond cluster ring! This piece is crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dress to impress with this bold and brilliant diamond cluster ring! This piece is crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1986 2.65 Carat Sapphire and 1.28 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 2.65 carat sapphire and 1.28 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of
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Antique 1890s English Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1920s 4.59 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring; part of our diverse diamond cluster ring collections. This exceptional antique diamond cocktail
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Pave Cluster Ring 1/2 CTW
Located in Cape May, NJ
Vintage 18k Gold & Diamond Cloud Cluster 1/2 CTTW Engagement Ring. It is hallmarked 750. The band
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 2.30 Carat Ruby and 1.65 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster 1.74cm/0.68" Height of setting 8mm/0.31" Ring Size UK Size L USA Size 5 1/2 This ring may be
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Contemporary 8.35 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centers a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 7.05 carats Medium-dark
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.88 Carat Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut diamonds for a total carat weight of 0.80ct approximately. The ring is fully made in 18kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2.30 Carats Diamond Cluster Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 An 18K gold diamond cluster ring of a classical design is centered with a sparkling
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

0.48 Carat Sapphire and 0.35 Carat Diamond, 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring, Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grades) SI 2 Cut modern brilliant round Content (total) 0.35 carat Dimensions Length of cluster 0.9cm
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
24 points. Modelled in 18 carat gold. Birmingham 1975 Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5 Cluster Diameter: 13mm
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage 2.19 Carat Sapphire and 2.3 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The floral cluster
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
bright and sparkling and the ring is modelled in 9 Carat Gold. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Cluster
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco 0.65 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning diamond cluster ring captures the spirit of the art deco period. A 0.65 carat old cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Stunning Diamond Emerald Cluster Ring, 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Canterbury, England
This elegant diamond and emerald cluster ring is set in 18 carat yellow gold and comes in UK size L
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

3.75 Carat Square-Cut Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.75 Carats Square-cut Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring Square emerald-cut 3.75 carats emerald and
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

0.68 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A 0.68 carat sapphire and diamond platinum cluster engagement ring. This contemporary and classic
Category

2010s European Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 18 Carat Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
carat yellow gold. Fully hallmarked 1973. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Cluster Width: 11x7mm Weight
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1950s 3.63 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.63 carat blue sapphire and 0.51 carat diamond, platinum cluster
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Coronet Cluster Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This vintage inspired coronet cluster engagement ring features a vibrant 1.65 carat emerald cut
Category

2010s English Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Georgian 9 Carat Gold Diamond and Topaz Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
rose cut diamonds. The wonderful cluster sits between elegant split shoulders. Modelled in 9 carat
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 ctw Diamond Large Cluster Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Experience timeless elegance with our stunning 2 Carat Total Weight (CTW) Diamond Large Cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1.50 Carat Natural Color Changing Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
engagement ring! The ring has a finger size of 6.5 but could be easily resized. The sapphire and diamond
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful vintage diamond cluster ring. An 18ct white gold mount plays host a daisy
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.03 Carat Natural Diamonds Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful cluster ring featuring a 3.03 Carats Diamonds set in Platinum. Diamonds have been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster 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.