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1.41ctw Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 8.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.05ctw Cut - Baguette Color - H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
diamonds which surround it are absolutely mesmerising and magical. The whole ballerina style of the ring is
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco 5 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A unique art-deco style 5 carat White Diamond baguette ring, set in solid 18K white gold, sized at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.31 ct. blue sapphire oval with 0.55 ct. good quality white diamond rounds and baguettes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 0.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Geometric Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is designed as geometric forms with milgrain edges Accented by baguette and single cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold 1.96ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. The yellow gold split shank supports a web-like centerpiece detailed with tapered baguette diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Deco Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
mix of baguette cuts and square cuts, whilst the diamonds are classically round. The craftsmanship
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.75 Carats Emerald Diamond Platinum Floral Vintage Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style ring terminating with two floral motif clusters of prong set emeralds
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Style 9ct Gold Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Portland, England
This stunning vintage Art Deco Style 9CT Gold Opal & Diamond Ring is made in Birmingham circa 1980
Category

Late 20th Century English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Emerald Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Toi Et Moi ring with a total of 0.99 ct Round Shape Diamonds, 0.79 ct Baguette Cut
Category

Early 2000s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Alexander 0.86ct Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring 18k Rose Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern leaf motif bypass ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 96 round and baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Alexander lllusion Set Diamond Bypass Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern and unique illusion set bypass diamond ring. By Alexander of Beverly Hills. 0.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.34ct Vivid Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Modern Art Deco Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vivid Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring. 1.34 Total carat ring. Three sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Mosaic Set Geometric Diamond Tripple Stack Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS1-2 Diamond: 18 baguette cut = 2.35cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Ring size: 6.5 (please allow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Illusion set Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Diamond Illusion set Ring in 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring features a Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 3.12ct Diamond Ring MF25-101123
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxurious 18K Yellow Gold ring is inherently opulent. Diamonds with a total weight of 2.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique 0.15ct Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This classic 18K yellow gold band features a sparkling row of 12 taper-cut diamonds, totaling 0.15
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Two Tone Gold Looping Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An attractive ring crafted from 14 karat yellow and white gold set with diamonds. The interlocking
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Unique 18K White Gold Ring with 0.60 ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful Tapered Style Half Eternity Ring made from 18K White Gold with a 0.60 total diamond carat
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18K White Gold 0.56ct Diamond Sapphire Target Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning Art Deco target ring in 18K white gold. It features 0.56ct diamond in the center
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18K White Gold 0.61ct Diamond Emerald Target Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning Art Deco target ring in 18K white gold. It features 0.61ct diamond in the center
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3.26 Carat Multi Shape Diamond Overpass Ring 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approx. 3.26ctw of round, baguette, princess cut and pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 3.84ct Natural Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 3.84ct Natural Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified This stunning 18k white
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.88ct Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern leaf motif bypass ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 141 round and baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 3.23ct Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern leaf motif bypass ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 100 round and baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Alexander 1.02ct Lllusion Set Diamond Cuban Link Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern and unique illusion diamond ring. Set to look like an emerald cut diamond and cuban
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Celeste Ribbon Bow 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ribbon 18k Yellow Gold Bow Celeste Ring. A stunning ring
Category

20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Stylish 1.59ct Fancy-Colored Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 1.59ct Fancy-Colored Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified This luxurious 18k
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring w/1.68 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring w/1.68 ct - IGI Certified This dazzling halo
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ravishing 18k White Gold Pave Stack Ring w/ 1.2 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
An elegant wavy pave stack ring with a dazzling 1.2-carat tapered baguette diamonds. The jewelry is
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Blue and Pink Sapphire Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our stunning Toi et Moi ring, an exquisite piece of jewelry that perfectly embodies the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Athena Blue Diamond and Diamond Cluster Center with Baguettes x Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
diamond baguettes. Dress up or down, wear it as a cocktail ring or alternative bridal band or engagement
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Platinum 5.24ctw Marquise Baguette Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
ring. The remaining baguette diamonds are prong set entirely throughout the band, also slightly
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.23 Carat Total Weight Natural Diamond Cluster Bridal Ring in 18k ref548
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
At its heart, this ring features a central cluster of baguette diamonds with a combined weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 10 karat yellow and white gold (stamped 10K) estate diamond cluster ring set with twenty-six
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Cluster Round and Baguette Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: MAIN stone: 71 PCS ROUND DIAMONDS DIAMOND: 12 PCS BAGUETTE CARAT
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band, 10k Baguette Cut Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .10ctw Cut: Baguette Color: I - J Clarity: I2 Style: Cluster Band
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Taper Baguette Round Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This diamond band ring features 0.81 carat of taper diamonds and 0.93 carat of round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Bombé Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 18 carat yellow gold bombé cluster ring is crafted with seven rows of channel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band, 14k Baguette Round 2.40ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

13.51 CT Tanzanite Baguette and Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
diamonds, round and baguette cut seem to dance around the center stone in a sophisticated, yet playful nod
.925 Sterling Silver 2.0 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and brilliant, this magnificent cluster diamond ring has an impressive total carat weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 2.0 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and brilliant, this magnificent cluster diamond ring has an impressive total carat weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

10K Yellow Gold Round and Baguette-Cut 1.0 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This diamond cluster ring sparkles with a central design of three vertical rows of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, 10k Round Brilliant Baguette Cut .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant & Baguette Color: N - O Clarity: SI2 - I1 Style: Cluster Features: Bypass-Inspired Shoulder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

10K Two-Toned Gold Round Baguette 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking diamond ring features a central elongated snowflake cluster flanked by an X-form
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Mixed Metal, 10k Gold

Vintage Platinum 2.42ct Old European Marquise Baguette Diamond Cluster Wide Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
marquise and old European cut, as well as baguette and old single cut diamonds neatly set throughout the
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.925 Sterling Silver 2.00 Cttw Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and brilliant, this magnificent cluster diamond ring has an impressive total carat weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond Cluster White Gold cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Majestic design diamond cluster ring. Handcrafted design with brilliant cut diamonds & accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

10k Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Enjoy this beautiful diamond 10 karat yellow gold ring. Featuring a central cluster of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 3/4 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in sheer elegance with this exquisite 14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. Adorned with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Round And Baguette Cut 1 1/10 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
On top of a 10k yellow gold ring, sits a unique and eye catching 1 1/10ct round and baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

0.61 Carat Diamond Emerald Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features a beautiful Emerald Cut Cluster of White Diamonds comprising of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.55 Carat Diamond Emerald Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features a beautiful Emerald Cut Cluster of White Diamonds comprising of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow and White Gold 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
motif is a rhombus shaped design set with natural round-cut diamonds. It's flanked by baguette and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This original Edwardian cluster ring is set with fifteen round old cut diamonds totalling 1.20
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

~1ctw Platinum Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
~1ctw Platinum Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring Art Deco Style Cluster Ring This platinum ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond baguette cluster ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 107 antique edition and 112 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect diamond baguette cluster ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th 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 diamond baguette cluster ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by TJD, Ri Noor and Paris Precious Craft House are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a diamond baguette 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 Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring?

Prices for a diamond baguette cluster ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $192 and can go as high as $95,984, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,525.

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.