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Art Deco Burmese sapphire diamond platinum cluster ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1930s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful cluster sapphire and diamond ring, which is from the art deco era. It is a rub over set
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Wedding Ring Wrap, 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond Sapphire Cluster
Located in McLeansville, NC
engagement ring. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, it features a stunning cluster arrangement of round diamonds and
Category

1990s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 2.45 CTW Diamond Platinum Streamline Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set in a milgrain bezel with a recessed streamline motif surround of clustered diamonds Baguette cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 2.45 CTW Diamond Platinum Streamline Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set in a milgrain bezel with a recessed streamline motif surround of clustered diamonds Baguette cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.10ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 8 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
- K Clarity - I1 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.40ctw Cut - Baguette Color - H - J Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.60ctw Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 10k White Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - I1- I2 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.82ctw Cut - Baguette Color - H - J Clarity - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

2.20ctw Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 2.20ctw Cut - Round Brilliant 0.90ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Colombia Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
An impressive Colombia Emerald and diamond cluster ring made in 1860. It is typical of good French
Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco-Inspired Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
baguette cut diamonds, each framed to its north and south by an eight cut diamond. Split shoulders, each
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

2.50ctw Sapphire Diamond Cluster Bypass Band Ring 14K White Gold Ring Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds- Total Carats - 0.25ctw Cut - Single Color - I-J Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Station Cluster Ladies Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
in color and VS in clarity approx. 0.53ctw of Baguette cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated c.1930s diamond cluster engagement ring centres an old cut diamond in a
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.50 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Cluster Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a rectangular form centering a baguette cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carat G
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Late Art Deco Diamond White Gold Platinum Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
gold and platinum ring. Gemstone: Diamond Carat Weight: 0.95 Stone Shape: Baguette, Eight Cut Colour
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.52ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Stackable Band, Cluster
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 0.52ctw pink sapphire and diamond ring is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry. Made from
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Wave Cluster Ring Finger Fit Adjustable Size
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone: Diamonds Carat Total Weight: 3.75CTW Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring size is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 2.35 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster features an oval cut ruby weighing approximately 1.15 carat. Pinkish red in color and semi
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1-1/8 Ct Diamond Flower Fen Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond and sterling silver cluster ring featuring a central floral cluster of round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate...

Retro 2.80 Carats Natural Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Retro 2.80 Carat Natural Marquise & Baguette Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cocktail Cluster Ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

White Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.47 ct. good quality white diamond baguettes. Handmade in 14k rose gold. Also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Rose Gold

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

Vintage Circa 1970s Natural Baguette Cut Diamond And Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. Totally is diamond 2.20 ct. The diamond is has
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

4.00ctw Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
14K yellow gold, cluster ring. Ring is set with sixty-four (64) tapered baguette cut diamonds and
Category

20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.38 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring Baguette and Rounds 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
4.38ct. cluster prime round & baguette diamonds ring. Full cuts / max. brilliance F-G-H color, Vs
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Baguette and Marquise 1.62tcw Diamond and Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage 14-karat yellow gold cluster ring showcases a striking arrangement of twelve baguette
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Baguette and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, 5.28 Carat Total
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Large Emerald & Baguette 5.28 TCW, Retro Cluster Ring set with deep colored emeralds and contrasted
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.26 Carat Natural Cluster Emerald Baguette Diamonds Men’s Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut Cluster Classic Large Diamond Illusion Mens Durable Cluster diamond ring. 1.26ct
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980s Ruby Diamond Triple Halo Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
ballerina pattern is composed of 69 genuine baguette and 84 round-cut diamonds, all weighing approx. 2.25cts
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 carat. The diamond is has
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Gold Handcrafted Aquamarine Pink Tourmaline Baguette Engagement Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold aquamarine pink tourmaline baguette engagement diamond ring. This extraordinary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Baguette Round Diamond Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire 6 Carats Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
one, our Platinum Baguette Round Diamond and Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Cocktail Ring is the epitome of
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.45 Carat Natural Baguette Diamond Flower Design Ring Silver Women Pave Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- CNS-2097A Gross Wt. :- 6.93 gm Silver Wt. :- 6.64 gm Diamond Wt. :- 1.45 Carat Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

1.45 Carat Natural Baguette Diamond Flower Design Ring Silver Women Pave Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All Size Available ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Cabochon Ruby Baguette Diamond Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamond surround. The latter is composed of a border of genuine baguette and round-cut diamonds with
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

White South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Statement Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
An absolutely irresistible South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring. This fabulous Ring is a true statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Modern Design 5.22 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Rose and White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
Stunningly beautiful, large modern design, custom-made approximately 5.22 carat diamond cluster or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Baguette and Round Diamond 18 Kt Gold Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
important 18 kt gold 'Toi Et Moi' ring richly set with brilliant cut and baguette diamonds. One can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Marquise Diamond and Sapphire Baguette Ring In Platinum
Located in Berkeley, CA
total weight Round Accent Diamonds. 0.68 carats total weight of Baguette Sapphires to compliment the
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Ring with Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamonds Tahiti Pearl
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Ring With Baguette, Marquise Cut Diamonds & Tahiti pearl Completely Hand Crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round and Baguette Diamond Diagonal Spray Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Unique diamond cluster ring with diagonal layout. This gorgeous piece fills the
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut and Baguette Diamond Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.90ctw of princess cut and baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Green Diamond Ring/Pendant with Tapered Baguette Stones
Located in Kowloon, HK
GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Cushion-Cut Natural Green Diamond with Tapered Baguette and Round Side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Platinum Diamond Ring 0.15tdw, Size 4.75
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage platinum and diamond ring. Stamped 900 platinum and weighs 2.8 grams. The diamonds are
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald-cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald-cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring Contemporary 18-karat white gold stepped design featuring
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Gold Channel-Set Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
10 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring. This lovely ring features both channel-set baguette and round
Category

1990s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Whitegold ring Turmalin and diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking beauty of this exquisite white gold ring! Crafted from 18-karat pure white
Category

Vintage 1980s German Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bypass Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This bypass ring set in 18K white gold coils around your finger with a stunning fusion of baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pink Kunzite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
baguette diamond. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 20x15mm Height Off Finger: 10mm Weight
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum

1.15 Carats Natural Diamond Rose Gold Ring 14 Karats
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
NATURAL DIAMOND ROSE GOLD 14K RING, BAGUETTE & ROUND DIAMONDS CHANNEL SET, VERY SHINY Channel-Set
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified Natural Conch Pearl Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
, tapered baguette, marquise and heart-shaped diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.00 carats, most
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Intense 4.5 Carat GIA Certified Orange Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Undeniably unique, this 18K white gold sapphire and diamond statement ring is sure to get attention
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Vintage Art Deco Look Diamond Ring With Retail Value Appraisal
Located in Eagan, MN
6.75 One Round and Baguette Vintage Look Diamond Ring 1 Carat Diamond Total Weight Round Diamonds – 1/2
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Red Coral and 0.12Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring - Vintage Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
centre. The angular ring shoulders are each embellished with a bezel set baguette cut diamond. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.87 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
assented with a diamond halo. A classic yet modern design. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine 3.87 Carats
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.46ct Watermelon Tourmaline And Diamond Halo Ring on Solid 14kt Rose Gold
Located in Fatih, 34
Natural Watermelon Tourmaline And Natural Diamond, made with solid 14kt rose gold • Gold Kt: 14kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

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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.