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Vintage Art Deco-Inspired Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
This vintage mid-century ring was handmade in millegrained 18 carat white gold to evoke the Art
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1980s 2.95 Carat Sapphire Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The pierced
Category

Vintage 1980s British Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Ring Guard, 14K White Gold, Ring, Stackable Wrap Wedding
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold diamond ring guard. This stackable wrap wedding band features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Geometric Style Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring was recently handmade in 18 carat white gold, evoking Art Deco period style
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Marquise Shape Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and unique, this cocktail ring has an eye-catching swirl design in gleaming 14k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
made of 18 karat (stamped) white gold. The ring is size 6; can be re-sized. The diamond cluster
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18KT White Gold Diamonds Star Burst Statement Ring R085745, Modern Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
cluster ring. This sparkly white gold ring is set with a row of stunning round diamonds, with baguettes
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2010s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco-inspired cluster ring was recently handmade in 18 carat white gold to centre a round
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Carat Diamond Cluster Band Engagement Ring Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
total weight of diamonds with a whopping 63 individual stones. The 14 karat yellow gold engagement ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1966
Located in London, GB
gold and white gold. The white gold is used to highlight the sparkle of the diamonds, which are both
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Cttw Diamond Cluster Chevron Shaped Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 63 Diamonds Includes 7 Round and 44 Baguette and 12 Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 0.80ct Diamond Triple Band Ring RN31840
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
punctuated by a cluster of baguette diamonds framed by a rounded square halo of round diamonds. The ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 3.00 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This dazzling LB Exclusive ring is full of sparkle. The ring is made with 14K white gold and set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
is impeccable quality! graduating vertically from the centre stone are white baguette diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 2.12 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This unique LB Exclusive ring is sure to attract attention. The ring is made with 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Classic 18 K Gold Emerald Cut Illusion Set Cluster Ring with a Micro Set Border
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A modern emerald cut diamond cluster engagement ring crafted in 18 K white gold. The centre stone
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring with Baguette Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
off a classic cluster look. The ring contains 22 round brilliant diamonds and ten baguette diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 3.28ct Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
cut, and baguette cut diamonds. The ring’s bombé style setting is hand fabricated entirely in 18 carat
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stylish 0.86ct Diamonds and Sapphires Art Deco Style Ring in 18k White Gold -IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
exquisite 18k white gold ring showcases a stunning cluster of seven pinkish-red baguette-cut sapphires
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct natural star sapphire and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An 18ct white gold star sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The sapphire has an estimated weight of
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14k White Gold 0.65 Carat Diamond Bypass Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
dimensions of 14mm x 20mm. This LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond Bypass Ring is offered in brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14k White Gold 0.65 Carat Diamond Bypass Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
dimensions of 14mm x 20mm. This LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond Bypass Ring is offered in brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Other diamonds: Baguette & round diamonds, approx. 2.30 carats G-H VS Metal: 14k white gold Weight
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Late Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A geometric and wonderful art deco ring all made in 18 carat white gold. It features an aquamarine
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Green Tourmaline and Diamond Kaleidoscope Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
14K white gold cluster ring featuring oval cut green tourmalines accented by round and tapered
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ballerina Cocktail Ring. Featuring one oval
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Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
surrounding halo, each weighing 0.15 carat. There are also baguette cut diamonds on either side of the centre
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco-Inspired Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
-detailed circa 1950s cluster ring. Metal: 18ct White Gold Gemstone: Diamond, Emerald Carat Weight: 1.00
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natalie K 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting SM4-051491W
By Natalie K
Located in Southampton, PA
. Made with 14K white gold in a matte finish gives an interesting appeal to the ring and measures 5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

4.95 Carat Cushion Cut Raspberry Garnet and 1.19 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
of baguette and round diamonds. Additional round diamonds trace down the side shank, bringing the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960 s Vintage Blue Topaz Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color while measuring approximately 15.6 x 11.9 mm Flanked by split shoulders clustered with baguette
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rubelite Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
surrounded by a cluster of white, clean mixture of round and baguette cut diamonds. Hand crafted in an 18k
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Vintage 1950s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Flower Cushion Cut Ruby and Tappers Brilliant Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring is made in 18kt white gold. It is set with 2 cushion cut rubies weighing 0.65ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique French 5.88 Carat Diamond and White Gold Dress Ring Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique 5.88 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.21 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
are 2.40 carats of old cut diamonds, and 0.60 carats of baguette cut diamonds. Sparkling white, the
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14KT White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring (1 1/4 cttw, H-I Color, SI2-I1 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
tapering band is crafted in elegant 14 karat white gold and sparkles with baguette diamonds surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1960s 1.35 Carat Diamond Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 1.35 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold dress ring; part of
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s 14.65 Carat Opal and 1.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1960's 14.65 carat opal and 1.10 carat diamond, 18k white gold cluster style
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Modernist 2.84 Ctw Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Geometric Inlay Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring baguette, trilliant, and trapezoid cut diamonds flush set in recessed white gold panel
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

DiamondTown 4.92 Carat Cushion Cut Raspberry Garnet and Diam. Halo Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
center, surrounded by a halo of baguette and pear shape diamonds. Additional baguette diamonds trace down
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s 2.45 Carat Sapphire 2.23 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Jadeite Jade Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Band Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and flanked by shoulders clustered with tapered baguette, round brilliant, and marquise cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold 1 Cttw Diamond Ballerina Ring (I-J Color, I1-I2 Clarity) -
Located in New York, NY
double halo of baguette and round diamonds. Crafted in 10 karat yellow gold, the ring has a total diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Over Silver 2.0 Cttw Diamond Multi-Row Tapered Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
row of this multi-row ring features repeated clusters of four round diamonds separated by metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Old European Cocktail Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond is set in an 18K white gold setting and is surrounded by a graceful cluster of D / F diamonds for
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.23 Carat Tsavorite and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
carats and white pear 1.04 carats, while a cluster of white tappers completes the design. This ring
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2010s Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectacular 6.5 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Step Pattern F Color Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Spectacular ladies 18 karat white gold Art Deco style diamond shaped step pattern cocktail ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
tone. These natural stones are complimented by a cluster of bright white round brilliant and baguette
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Mid Century Blue Zircon Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Clarity: Transparent Additional Diamonds: 58 Baguette & 16 Round Diamonds = 1.66 carats total Ring Size
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Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.93 Carat No Heat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A classic style, similar to a cluster ring, yet with changing levels of baguette cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

.925 Sterling Silver 2.0 Cttw Diamond Multi-Row Tapered Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
row of this multi-row ring features repeated clusters of four round diamonds separated by metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Channel Set Diamond Baguette Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold channel set diamond baguette huggie hoop earring This exclusive diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold and Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace
Located in McLeansville, NC
14k white gold and diamond cluster pendant necklace. A diamond pendant with a detailed border and
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold channel set blue sapphire baguette diamond linear pendant necklace. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Classic 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Illusion Set Cluster Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of modern emerald cut illusion diamond cluster earrings crafted in 18 K white gold. The
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
. necklace is embellished with natural round and baguette-cut diamonds in an alluring, composite design. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Taper Baguette Round Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our exquisite Diamond Cluster Ring, a captivating display of brilliance and elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring White Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of baguette diamond cluster ring white gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 35 vintage editions and 99 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of baguette diamond cluster ring white gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of baguette diamond cluster ring white gold from TJD, Amwaj Jewellery and Antinori Fine Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A baguette cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and marquise cut versions for sale. When shopping for an object in our assortment of baguette diamond cluster ring white gold, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring White Gold?

Prices for a piece of baguette diamond cluster ring white gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $560 and can go as high as $25,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,550.

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.