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Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of diamond cluster earrings. To the centre of each earring sits a 0.50 carat old
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.50ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of Art Deco earrings feature a daisy cluster design. Each earing features a 0.35
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.50 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
This sparkling Edwardian ring takes the form of a daisy. The centre old cut diamond is 0.50 carat
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.40 Carat Diamond Set Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold diamond daisy cluster ring. The ring plays host to a central old cut
Category

20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Deco Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring features a sea-blue sapphire in centre weighing 1.30 carat. It is a
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Elegant Diamond Daisy Cluster Pendant, 18 Karat White Gold, 2.15 Carat
Located in Canterbury, England
delighted to present the following: Our statement Daisy Cluster pendant of 18k white gold features seven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Cluster Drop Earrings, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1920s, these breath-taking earrings feature two daisy clusters of diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1980s Ruby Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Makers Mark R D P Exuding timeless elegance
Category

Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Art Deco, Sapphire Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning art deco ring is a
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian 0.60 Carat Old Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
A Victorian era classic, this charming ring sparkles in a daisy cluster design with 0.60 carats of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 0.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a victorian 18ct yellow gold diamond daisy cluster ring. The ring plays host to a central
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and diamond floral crossover ring, round brilliant cut diamond daisy cluster with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tanzanite Diamonds Daisy Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
is surrounded with 14 brilliant cut diamonds. There is an approximate carat weight of 1,20ct (H/VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond and Ruby Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1880s, this Victorian cluster ring is in wonderful condition. It features a centre
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Daisy Edwardian Style Cluster Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. round diamond is set in the center for the flower design. This is an Edwardian style daisy flower ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Cluster Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
daisy decoration set with 9 rose-cut diamonds. The basket is openwork. Height: 11.6 mm, width: 11.5 mm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in Gold
Located in London, England
A charming pair of stylized 1920's inspired diamond daisy cluster earrings. The earrings in the
Category

1990s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Edwardian Old Cut Diamonds Rose Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Daisy Ring
Located in London, GB
Circa: Edwardian Weight: 4,50gr Metal: 18kt Yellow and Rose Gold Platinum Stones: 1 Diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18 Carat Gold Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful feminine Georgian era 18 k cluster ring adorned with natural pearls and a rose cut
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Pearl Brooch
Located in London, GB
and four seed pearls, with a pearl and diamond daisy cluster at each end of the bar, with gold beaded
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Late Victorian Eight Cut Diamond Dairy Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
atop 18 carat yellow gold in this late Victorian era diamond daisy cluster ring. Raised and tapered
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Bar Brooch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and sapphire bar brooch, with a central, old-cut diamond daisy cluster, with
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Modern Emerald Diamonds Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Small daisy ring, this lovely ring is set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Daisy Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
base of 14Kt white gold there is a bouquet of gemstones composed of diamonds(1.91Kt) as a frame of blue
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1900s Rose Cut Diamonds Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
base and are set on the top of a daisy pattern set with rose-cut diamonds. Height: 10.3 mm, width: 10.1
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Daisy Ring with 2.00ct Old-Cut Diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Platinum Daisy Ring with 2.00ct Old-Cut Diamonds. This ring is crafted from platinum (0.950
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Faye Kim Milky Diamond Gold Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Forge your own original style with this milky diamond daisy ring. Unique, domed and generously
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with
Category

Early 20th Century English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920s 1.20 Carat Opal Diamonds Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
entourage of diamonds. The basket of the mounting is perforated and the closed setting is beaded. Opal
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
century. Our opinion: Traditional engagement ring, this daisy ring composed of diamonds is charming and in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique daisy ring with old brilliant-cut diamonds 1.10ct
Located in Chorzów, PL
Daisy ring with old brilliant-cut diamonds. Daisy ring with old brilliant-cut diamonds set in
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 2.10 Carat Diamond Daisy Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This sweet art deco ring features nine diamonds in a daisy motif. The diamonds are G-H in colour
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
certificate of authenticity. Our opinion : A solid diamond daisy ring with a strong presence on the finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Modern Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
an oval emerald surrounded by 8 diamonds. Total weight: about 3.05 g. Weight of the emerald: 0.30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Modern Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
claws of an oval emerald in a surround of diamonds. Weight of the emerald : 0,40 carat approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Modern Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds, 10 in number. The basket is made of gold wire. Weight of the emerald : 0,30 carat approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Daisy Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold ring, owl hallmark and platinum, mascaron hallmark. Daisy diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 1960s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
degrees- cut emerald, surrounded by 10 modern brilliant- cut diamonds. The setting is made of gold wire
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1950s Tsavorite Garnet Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds held in claws. In the center, an oval tsavorite garnet is held by 4 claws. The ring is double and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A stunning blue sapphire is encircled by transitional cut diamonds in this Art Deco ring. The 0.80
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 1960s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
the 1960s. Our opinion: A classic and timeless emerald daisy diamond ring.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 1970s Pink Tourmaline Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
with a pink tourmaline set with 6 claws, surrounded by 8/8 size diamonds set in flower settings. The
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Diamonds Daisy Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold and platinum. Sublime antique ring called daisy, it is set in the center
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French, 2.17 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
; Free resize, please contact us. New diamond jewel in the spirit of the daisy diamond ring of the XIXth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 1970s Retro Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
thanks to 4 double claws, of an emerald surrounded by 8 antique-cut diamonds. Total weight of the emerald
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Modern 2, 68 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
daisy ring, it is set in the center, with 8 claws, of a brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by 8 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond daisy ring.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond daisy ring.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Modern 3, 18 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
a daisy ring, it is set in the center with 8 claws of a brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Gold Daisy Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Art Deco Diamond Cluster earrings, finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with 9 Old European
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian-Inspired Diamond and Ruby Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
-inspired diamond and ruby daisy cluster ring. A colourful ring of channel set, princess cut rubies
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Daisy Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful ring featuring three daisy clusters alongside each other. The central diamond weighs
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Daisy 18 Karat Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in London, England
A classic pair of diamond cluster earrings set in 18ct white gold. With a round brilliant cut
Category

2010s British Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Daisy Cluster Diamond Earrings, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of Art Deco diamond halo earrings are made entirely from platinum. Claw set, the
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Daisy Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
These exquisite vintage diamond cluster stud earrings feature seven round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s English Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Belle Epoque Edwardian Diamonds Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Cluster Wedding Ring
Located in London, GB
This cluster ring is made in 18kt gold and platinum. The diamonds are set on platinum and the
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Contemporary Pink Sapphire and Diamond Floral Daisy Cluster Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in London, England
An elegant pair of floral diamond and pink sapphire cluster stud earrings set in 18k white gold
Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

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Diamond Daisy Cluster For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond daisy cluster 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, 18k Gold and Platinum. Find an antique version now, or shop for 174 vintage or 35 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect diamond daisy cluster may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a diamond daisy cluster has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Baume, Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. and Faye Kim are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a diamond daisy cluster, 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 Daisy Cluster?

On average, a diamond daisy cluster at 1stDibs sells for $3,093, while they’re typically $445 on the low end and $34,683 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.