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2.5 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ruby White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The central collet set old cut diamond weighing approx. 2.5 cts to a calibre-cut ruby surround
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

11 Carat Oval Cut Burma Pink Ruby Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Set in 18k white gold, this ring centers a GRS certified 2.48 carat oval cut Pinkish Red Burma Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

1.43 Carat Pinkish Red Ruby and Diamond Cluster Platinum Dome Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pinkish Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum Dome Ring. This dome shank ring is set in a platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Cluster and Rhombus Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
, this piece features a dazzling array of 31 natural diamonds, totaling 1 carat in weight. The round and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

18K White Gold Cluster 2 1/4 Carat Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
band is embellished with a 2 1/4 cttw diamond cluster motif. Natural round-cut, white diamonds run
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Cluster Diameter: 8mm Weight: 2.9g
Category

Vintage 1960s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

French Modern 1.67 Carats Diamonds Platinum Square Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
claws with 7 modern brilliant-cut diamonds, the one in the center being more important. Weight of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

10k Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Marquise Composite Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Luxe and lustrous, this diamond ring is a stunning choice she won't be able to resist. Created with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 2 1/4 Carat Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Feel like a beauty queen by wearing this glimmering and highly wonderful diamond ring. Fashioned in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond 1.00 Carats 18KT White Gold Trip Baguette Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
diamond engagement ring composed of beautiful baguette 3 Clusters bordered by twinkling round-shape
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1930s Antique 1.70 Carat Sapphire and 2.10 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.70 carat sapphire and 2.10 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and white gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 1.63 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.63 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum cluster ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.10 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Enamel Dome Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Mid Century diamond enamel cluster cocktail ring. 7 round brilliant cut diamonds in a 18k
Category

Vintage 1950s Dome Rings

Materials

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

1915 Antique 1.04 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique French 1.04 carat sapphire and 0.30 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3.58 Carat Diamond Engagement 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
sparkling diamonds. Also available in rose gold. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

6.16 Carat Pear Cut Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.16 Carat Pear Cut Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring This ring has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.05 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.05 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum cluster ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1ct Diamond Square Cluster Ring 14k White Gold Sz 7 Engagement Jewelry Mixed Cut
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary diamond cluster ring (circa 2000s) crafted in 14 karat white gold. Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1950s Cultured Pearl and 1.02 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage cultured pearl and 1.02 carat diamond, platinum cluster style cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

2.15 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.15 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring This unique ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Pave Cluster Platinum Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum 900 set pave blue sapphire and diamond band ring. Offering a minimalist dome shape of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite allure of our 10K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. This captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Natural Diamond 0.40 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Half Eternity Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. Featuring a petite cluster of round diamonds seamlessly paired with brilliant baguettes, the unique
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.36 carat 18KT Yellow Gold Cluster Half Eternity Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. Featuring a petite cluster of round diamonds seamlessly paired with brilliant baguettes, the unique
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05 Carat Vintage Cluster Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Old Miner
Located in New York, NY
6 natural round diamonds H-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt. Yellow gold 8.5 grams. current ring size: 7
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3.21 Carat Zircon and Diamond White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 3.21 carat high zircon and 0.69 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster style
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Spray Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic diamond spray ring featuring 2.66 carats of larger diamond which include round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.62 Carat Diamond and 12 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.62 carat diamond and 12 karat white gold cluster ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
framed by a cluster of brilliant round cut diamonds. Pink Tourmaline is approximately 3 carats. Interior
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Tapered Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
cluster of natural diamonds. The diamonds are round-cut and have a total carat weight of 1 1/2 cttw. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 2 1/4 Carat Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Feel like a beauty queen by wearing this glimmering and highly wonderful diamond ring. Fashioned in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1920s 1.08 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 1.08 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Spiral Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with 0.45 Carats Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and modern, this spiral diamond ring in 14K yellow gold wraps the finger with delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Square Engagement Ring G SI 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Square Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Vintage 2.60 Total Carat Weight Aquamarine and Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.60 Total Carat Weight Aquamarine and Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring The Aquamarine
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of this 10K Yellow Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring, adorned with 66 natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Contemporary 0.49 Carat Diamond Jelly Opal Platinum Swirl Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat weight. Circa: 2000's. Ring size: 7 and sizable. Measures: North to South. 3.0 mm and sits 6.5 mm
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Platinum 1.02 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, Estate Jewelry
Located in Derby, NY
• Diamond cluster emerald ring • Vintage estate emerald jewelry • Mid-century platinum emerald ring
Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique 1950s Cabochon Ruby Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Antique 18 carat rose and white gold floral cluster ring with cabochon cut ruby 12 x 8 millimeters
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Signature Collection 1.51 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Princess .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess Color: J - K Clarity: VS2 - SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold 1.0 Carat Emerald Shaped Halo Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable design, this exquisite women's diamond cluster ring is a showstopper, adorned with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow and White Gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Cluster and Swirl Ring
Located in New York, NY
cluster ring that’s crafted in 10K yellow and white gold, the eye-catching bauble is embellished with 43
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Oval Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Oval Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Flower Ring, 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, Stackable Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Diamond Number: 7 Diamond Carat Weight: .15 Carats Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Clarity: VS2 (Excellent
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Old Euro Cut Diamond Bezel-Set Cluster Ring (Approx. 0.30-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This charming vintage-inspired ring features a central diamond cluster with a total weight of
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Diamond 1.16 carat 3 Cluster Red Rubies Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning cluster baguette and diamond ring has a colour stone border to give it that extra
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Carat Diamond Cluster Chevron Shaped Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this two-tone diamond engagement and wedding ring set features 2.3 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette cut Diamond Cluster Swirl Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the luxurious beauty of our stunning diamond cluster swirl band ring. Crafted from 10K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Signature Collection 1.51 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.47 Carat GIA Certified Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified natural emerald and diamonds ring. Report number 22255-33641 Stating 2.47 carat
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 4.93 Carat Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Floral Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Diamond Carat: 0.94 Carats total Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F-G Clarity: VS This show-stopping cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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