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0.86 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond Statement Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically tested 14k white gold ladies cast & assembled diamond ring with a bright finish
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Carat White Gold 1.5 Carat Diamond Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A 1.50 carat diamond and 18 carat gold cluster ring. SIZE ; Q UK, 8 US, sizeable ​18 carat white
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Cognac Diamond Cluster Dome Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A contemporary Diamond cluster ring consisting os a centrally set Marquise Brilliant Cut medium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Edwardian Design 18 Carat White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Edwardian period design modern ring. Solid 18 carat white gold ring. ​Designed with
Category

2010s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary Pear Cut Pink Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly forged in gleaming 18 carat white gold, this gorgeous contemporary ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Art Deco style ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
. All set into an 18 carat white gold shank. 16mm x 14mm cluster, protruding 6mm off the finger
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold and Diamond Square Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stylish 18 carat white gold and diamond ring. ​Designed with four round cut diamonds to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Gold Cushion Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring A royal blue cushion cut
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat yellow and white gold is this unique Art Deco inspired ring, featuring
Category

20th Century Australian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, Baguette and Brilliant Cut, Boat Shape Style
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Marvellous pre-owned vintage diamond cluster of geometric design. Boasting to the centre an
Category

1990s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stunning Ruby and 1.80 Carat Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful Ruby and Diamond ring. SIZE ; Q 1/2 UK, 8 1/2 US Solid 18 carat white gold example
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and diamond cluster ring
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
baguette diamonds on each shoulder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.98 Carat Bright Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
This captivating ring is forged in 18ct white gold features a wonderfully bright purplish blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.64 Carat Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring, White Gold, Mid-20th Century
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An opal and diamond set cluster ring centring on a four claw set, oval shaped, cabochon cut white
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

2.00 Carat VS Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ladies Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A striking 2.00 carats of diamond and 18 carat gold ring. ​Designed with five emerald cut
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Old and Baguette cut diamond ring in 18 carat gold. An impressive 18 carat white gold
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat
Located in London, GB
A diamonds cluster ring set in 18k white gold. The ring features eighteen baguette cut diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Inspired 18 Carat White Gold Carre Cut Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Carefully crafted in 18 carat white gold, this captivating Art Deco inspired contemporary ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Oval Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring Yellow Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Oval Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring Yellow Gold A pretty spray of diamonds and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold White Diamond Ring Round Brilliant and Baguette Cut .75 Carat Est
Located in London, GB
Diamond Dress Cocktail Ring Set With A Cluster Of Round Brilliant Cut And Baguette Cut Bright White
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Midcentury 0.95 Carat Sapphire and 0.31 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
. Measurements – The head of the ring is 11.25 x 10.2mm. Sits 4.1mm from the finger. Metal – 18k white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1950s 2.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Beautiful 18K white gold diamond and sapphire cluster ring set with 6 round brilliants and 4
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Contemporary 2.08ct Emerald and 1.25ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
below, with two baguette cut Diamonds separating them. The head of this ring is set in 18ct White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Beautiful VS 1.00 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Diamond and 18ct Gold cluster ring. SIZE ; O UK, 7 1/4 US, sizeable Vintage piece with
Category

20th Century British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Beautiful 18 Carat Gold and 0.65 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A natural diamond and 18 carat gold cluster ring. SIZE ; N UK, 6 1/2 US, sizeable ​Yellow gold
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Style 1.30ct Emerald and 1.20ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Diamond cluster ring in 18ct Gold, created to reflect the Edwardian era perfectly with a contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat Diamond Princess Cut Illusion Cluster Engagement Ring in 14k Solid White
Located in Endwell, NY
This solid 14k white gold diamond engagement ring is finely crafted in a rich shine, making it
Category

1990s North American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Ruby and 1.50 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful Ruby and Diamond ring. SIZE ; M UK, 6 US Solid 18 carat white gold example throughout
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
18k white gold diamond and pearl ring. size 7.5
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

A Very Fine Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
diamonds and 22 brillant-cut diamonds weighing ca. 1,21ct. clarity: SI2, colour: white. Mounted in 14K
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Substantial 18 Carat Gold Ruby and 1.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful natural Ruby and Diamond cluster ring. ​Designed with an oval cut ruby to centre in a
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.32 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Modern Engagement Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A modern diamond 18k white gold ring consisting of a total of 1.32cts of diamonds to include a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

10k Yellow Gold Baguettes and Round Diamonds Ring Size 7 1/2
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a 10k yellow gold ring with approximately 80 channel-set natural diamonds. The main stone
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Certified 1.50 Carat No Heat Ruby and Diamond 18Ct Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Ruby and Diamond cluster ring with Anchor Cert gem report. A solid 18 carat white gold
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Gold

Modern 1.15 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring, Cluster Style
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Modern, pre-owned ruby and diamond ring in a traditional style. The ring is set to the centre with
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro Colombian Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing Yellow and white gold ring centered with a rectangular step-cut colombian emerald, in a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Late 20th Century Old Cut and Tapered Baguette Cut Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A beautifully crafted ballerina ring. The cushion shaped old cut in the centre – white, very lively
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 18 Cart White Gold Steel Blue Sapphire and Diamond Starburst Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 18 carat white gold, this breathtaking contemporary ring boasts a darling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.43 Carat Teal Oval Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Carefully crafted in 18 carat white gold is this charming vintage ring featuring a striking 1.43
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural 1.40 Carat Diamond and Blue Zircon 18 Carat White Gold Halo Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb 18 carat gold, zircon and diamond ring. ​Designed with a natural oval cut zircon to the
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Wedding Band Ring Size 6 1/2 ~ 3.7g
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k white gold diamond engagement wedding band ring is a timeless piece of jewelry. The ring
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Style Ring Set with Red Spinel and Diamond in Cluster Shape
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
diamond cluster. The spinel is an oval-shaped mix cut held in four white claws with a rub-over set
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 18carat white gold ring set with a 1,29ct central modern cut diamond and enhanced by
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French Cluster Rings

3.5 Carat TW Round, Pear and Baguette Diamond Fashion Ring. Platinum + 14K WG
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
round and baguette diamonds. The ring is platinum with a new 14 karat white gold shank. The diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Handmade 4.84 Carat Fancy Cut Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in Palermo, IT
in 18 kt white gold. A superlative mixture of Carrè, Emerald, Oval;Round;marquises, Baguettes and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

4.50 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
style of this unique cluster ring is called ballerina due to all of its tapered baguettes flowing like a
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Edwardian Style 1.50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
of Diamonds all in 18ct White Gold in a millegrain setting leading down to an 18ct Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.48 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire Double Halo RIng 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
blue sapphire within full and partial borders or shimmering diamonds atop an elegant 18 carat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.77 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Scalloped 18 Carat Gold Contemporary Halo Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Perfectly forged in 18 carat white gold, this gorgeous contemporary ring boasts a stunning 2.77
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Essex, GB
old and eight-cut diamonds, above a fine hand-carved under-gallery. On a slim 18k white gold shank
Category

Mid-20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Gorgeous Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fantastic gem color 10.75ct.cushion cut Tanzanite in an 18kt. white gold mount, surrounded by 21
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald cut ruby and diamond ring
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in New York, NY
in 18 K white gold ring.
Category

French Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Amazing Colored Diamond Waterfall Ring
Located in Teaneck, NJ
WHITE WHITE DIAMONDS THAT ARE PEARS, MARQUISES, AND BAGUETTES. . .THE RING IS PLATINUM, BUT THE COLORED
Category

American Cluster Rings

Baguette Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Baguette & Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold Illusion set baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Baguette & Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Classic baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Baguette and Round Diamond 0.55 Carat Cluster Ring
By Gemsake
Located in London, GB
18k white gold baguette diamond ring, framed with round brilliant cut diamond surround. Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.