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20th Century Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, in a surrounding of rose- cut diamonds. Weight of the opal : 9.70 carats approximately. Height : 19.9
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Citrine and Diamond 18K Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning 18K yellow gold and platinum ring features a captivating 7-carat citrine in a rich
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer X Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.07 grams. Standard Ring size 7 SI-G Quality natural white diamonds.
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer X Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.89 grams. Standard Ring size 7 SI-G Quality natural white diamonds.
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer X Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.72 grams. Standard Ring size 7 SI-G Quality natural white diamonds.
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer X Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.29 grams. Standard Ring size 7 SI-G Quality natural white diamonds.
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer X Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.61 grams. Standard Ring size 7 SI-G Quality natural white diamonds.
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Illusion Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weight 3.81 grams. Standard Ring size 7 SI-G Quality natural white diamonds.
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Illusion Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weight 3.62 grams. Standard Ring size 7 SI-G Quality natural white diamonds.
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Illusion Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weight 3.11 grams. Standard Ring size 7 SI-G Quality natural white diamonds.
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds totaling of 0.34 carats. Approximate total weight 4.41 grams. Standard Ring size 7 SI-G Quality
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

C1690 18K Iberian Bow Form Ring with Table Cut Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Peninsula. This cluster ring is set with 7 table-cut deep diamonds totaling almost 1 carat in rubbed over
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Antique 1690s Spanish Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
4 mm Diamond are approx 0.20 carat GH-SI All stones are natural Finger size 7 14k Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.02ct Tiffany Co Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Soleste Halo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
. With diamond carat weights and serial number also marked. The ring has been professionally polished
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Antique Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond cluster ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luminous 1.06ct Good Heart Celestial Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
A galaxy of brilliance. This Good Heart Celestial ring features 7 round brilliant diamonds (0.59ct
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1900s Antique Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat rose gold, silver set
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has G color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.40 carat. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

New Handmade 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
side diamond G-H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Box is not included
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2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

EFFY Bordeaux 14K Gold Rose Multi-Stone Diamond Flower Ring
By Effy
Located in San Fernando, CA
, rhodolite garnet and diamond stones in this 14k rose gold flower ring. Approx. carat weight: amethyst 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Modern Vintage Old Cut Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Experience the timeless allure of the Natural Old Mine Diamond Ring by Rewa, a modern vintage
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Antique 19th Century Thai Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Tiara Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a trefoil shaped cluster of bezel set old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.18 carat
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Sybarite Cross Ring in White Gold with White Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
2.9gr. White Diamonds 1.22 Carats. Total weight of the ring is 2.9 grams. Size UK - O. USA Size 7 1/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1980s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has G color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.90 carat. Ring size is US 7 (We offer free
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 carat.. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

18 Karat White Gold Three-stone Pear Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weight 5.80 grams. Standard Ring size 7 SI-G Quality natural white diamonds.
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Round White Brilliant Cut Diamond Pave Halo Set Illusion 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 CT Diamonds G/VS Quality Diamonds Beautiful Sparkle & High Shine Size 7
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2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Band Vintage Floral
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Band Vintage Floral This absolutely stunning vintage ring
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Butterfly Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds totaling of 0.37 carats. Approximate total weight 3.27 grams. Standard Ring size 7 SI-G Quality
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ippolita Contemporary Diamond Mother-Of-Pearl Quartz Enamel 18K Lollipop Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Philadelphia, PA
; from the Lollipop Collection Ring Size: 7 and not sizable Measures north to south 13.0 mm and sits 7.0
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has F-G color and vvs . Totally is sapphire about 1.50 carat. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size
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1990s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K White Gold 1.20ct Cornflower Blue Sapphire 0.40ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Diamonds: Natural, baguette & brilliant cut, VS-SI, G-H, 0.40 carats Gross weight= 5.1 grams Ring face
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold New Made Natural Old Cut Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
G color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.79 carat. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size
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2010s Asian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

New Made 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has F-G-H color and vs-vvs clarity. Totaly is emerald 0.80 carat. Ring size is US 7 We can make any
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2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Strong Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 1.30 carat. Ring size is US 7. We can make any
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Diamond RIng - AGL Insignificant Treatment
Located in Hummelstown, PA
2.3 total carats, SI1- I1 range in clarity, 7 diamonds H/I/J range in color, one K color, one M color
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Elegant Vintage 14K White Gold Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
carats of brilliance, offering a luxurious contrast to the rich blue sapphires. The ring is sized 55
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Made in Italy Diamond Two Round Brilliant 18 Karat Gold Bypass Spiral Retro Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Modern spiral round diamond ring. Two jewel gems characterized by its brilliant precious stones
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Sterling Silver 12 Karat Gold Antique Radial Burst Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
12 karat gold and sterling silver Circa: 1840s Ring Size: 7 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south
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Antique 1820s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver

18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating 18K White Gold Ring showcases 18 stunning Princess Cut Diamonds, and 72 beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.17 carat. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ruby Square Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ruby and Sapphire is totally 0.43 carat Ring size is US 7 . We
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Jay Feder 18kt White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
-SI Ring Size: N 1/2 US size: 7 EU size: 54 Weight: 16 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Condition: pre
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold

Contemporary 20th-century, 2.5ct Emerald and 0.80ct Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Contemporary 20th Century 18k yellow gold ring with emerald center and diamonds. Weight: 7.40 grams
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Late 20th Century Colombian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1920s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has G-H-I-J color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.40 carat. Ring size is US 7. We can
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

2.15 cts of Ruby and 0.62 cts of White diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant cocktail ring showcases a vibrant flower cluster of 7 round rubies, totaling 2.15
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2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 1.80 CTW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set tapered baguette cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.44 carat total H/I color with VS2 clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose and White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds. US 7 Ring band width:7.7mm Resizing is available 2 Fancy Color Diamonds 0.22 carat 1
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2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

ICA 18K White Gold 1.20ct Vivid Blue Sapphire 0.26ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
; brilliant cut, VS-SI, G-H, 0.26 carats Gross weight= 4.18 grams Ring face height = 7 mm approximate Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 19th Century Rose- Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds : 1.60 carat approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 7 g approximately. US Size : 5 ; Free
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold 1.32ct Muti-Stones 0.12ct Diamond Fine Vintage Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
petite round diamonds (0.12 carats) delicately placed between the colored gems for added sparkle and
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20th Century Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 19th Century Rose- Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique diamond ring can be worn on either
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Wishing Star Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round white diamonds totaling of 0.20 carats. Approximate total weight 2.64 grams. Standard Ring size 7
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Channel Set Diamond Dinner Ring with Wave Design in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 karat yellow gold wave ring featuring 7 channel set round brilliant cut diamonds of VS clarity
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Handmade 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Big Strong Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
vs-s1 clarity. Ruby is totally 0.13 carat. Ring size is US 7. We can make any size for no
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2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

0.75 Carat Marquis-Cut Tanzanite and 14K Yellow Yellow Gold Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
-colored ring is ideal for stacking with other gemstones, such as White Diamonds or Emeralds. Details: ✔
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is has H-I color and s1-s2. Totally is emerald 0.20 carat. Ring size is US 7 (We can make any size
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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7 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 7 carat diamond cluster ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 4096 antique edition and 1960 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 7 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a 7 carat diamond cluster ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by TJD, DGI and Roshe Jewels are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 7 carat diamond cluster ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 7 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring?

On average, a 7 carat diamond cluster ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,534, while they’re typically $204 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.