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French Modern 2, 04 Carat Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
-cut diamonds set with claws. On both sides of the head, the beginning of the ring is set with 2 x 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 3.60ct Diamond Daisy Drop Earrings, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
a halo of nine 0.15 carat stone. An additional single diamond sits above the daisy clusters weighing
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 5.50ct Amethyst Peridot and Pearl Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
beautiful daisy clusters with square cut peridots and surrounding pearls. Two small 0.05 carat diamonds
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Silver

Diamond Daisy Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in London, England
A gorgeous pair of diamond daisy cluster drop earrings. Each earring is formed of a collection of
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
sapphire and diamond cluster ring is crafted from 15ct gold and features a beautiful, round centre sapphire
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1.60 Ct Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Edwardian Sweet Daisy This charming Edwardian period, classy 10 stone Daisy cluster ring design, is
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
cluster weighs 0.40 carat, whilst the beautiful halo has a combined weight of 1.60 carat. All the diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Style French Diamond Daisy Cluster Engagement Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. Daisy ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
-style earrings exude a classic charm with their elegant long stems and diamond-set daisy formations at
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Daisy Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful classic diamond cluster features seven fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s English Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Opal Diamonds Platinum Cocktail Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
diamonds of varying sizes weighing approximately in total 1.90ct. The fires in this opal are lively and
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous daisy cluster ring holds six emeralds and at the centre there is a diamond. The
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Retro 2.50 Ct Diamond G VVS/VS Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
classy style of diamond cluster in the romantic shape of a daisy, always loved and statement ring for a
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fancy Yellow and White Diamonds Platinum Daisy Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Daisy Flower Ring The Ring is Platinum 950 & 18K Yellow Gold. The center stone is FANCY YELLOW VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.45 Carat Cluster Daisy Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Dating back to approximately 1910, this beautiful cluster ring has a combined weight of 1.45 carat
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 1.33ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Wedding Engagement Daisy Ring
Located in London, GB
diamond weighing 1.33ct. This one has an inclusion on the bottom and a chip on the side, however it is eye
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Emerald and Diamond Star Set Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
surrounded by a dazzling array of natural diamonds arranged in a stunning daisy formation, creating a star
Category

Early 20th Century European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Luise Diamond Sapphires Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and pendant refer to Luise Diamond Topaz Gold Daisy Earrings Ref: LU51932071243 Luise Diamond Topaz
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in London, GB
Our exquisite antique Edwardian daisy ring is set with antique diamonds in a daisy shape. This
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Daisy Flower Matte Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
available for a fee) Total Weight: 5.0 Grams ​ ​Diamond Count: 4 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.15 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Daisy Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning vintage Art Deco era Diamond daisy ring. If you are looking for a showstopper this is
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 1970s Retro 0.95 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
emerald cut with degrees, surrounded by two rows of brilliant-cut and shuttle-cut diamonds. The ring
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.35 Carat Mini Daisy Cluster Round Brilliant 18 KT Gold Stud Diamond Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and eye catching 0.35 Carat Mini Daisy Cluster earrings set with white colour G/H and an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Cluster Round 1 Carat Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Flower Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 1.00 Carat Flower design Cluster Diamond pendant features 7 round brilliant cut
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A sweet daisy cluster set with old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 65pts and the stones are set
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Classic sparkling diamond cluster ring with delicate diamond shoulders all set in platinum on an
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Classic sparkling diamond cluster ring with delicate diamond leaf shoulders all set in platinum on
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A sweet daisy cluster set with old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 70pts. The ring is modelled
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Cluster Handmade Daisy Flower 18 Karat Gold Studs Artisan Earrings
Located in London, GB
Diamond Ruby hand made daisy flower 18 Karat yellow gold cluster Artisan stud earrings. An
Category

Vintage 1960s Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Silver Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Daisy
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
. The sapphire is surrounded by 9 old mine cut diamonds, creating a pretty daisy cluster. The sapphire
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pair of Diamond and Aquamarine Briolette Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
briolette drop weighing total of 0.6 carats with diamond set cap suspended from a diamond-set daisy cluster
Category

2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Old Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Old Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Edwardian classic daisy diamond
Category

20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Internally Flawless D Colour Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring with HRD Certificate
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
This top quality diamond daisy cluster ring is mounted in platinum. The central brilliant-cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A pretty antique diamond cluster ring, the head modelled as a daisy. It dates to the early 20th
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Platinum Old Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An exceptional, sparkling daisy cluster ring circa 1920. A larger central old-cut diamond mounted
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Modern 2.02ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such a stunning Daisy cluster ring set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds giving it a total carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.89 Carat Old Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
This ultra sweet daisy cluster ring features a nine extraordinarily bright and brilliant diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Contemporary 1.60 Carat Total Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This fabulous Contemporary Daisy cluster ring dazzles on the hand with clear and sparkly Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Modern 2.10 Carat Total Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such a stunning Daisy cluster ring set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds giving it a total carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This magnificent antique daisy cluster ring is set with nine old European cut diamonds - 2.32
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.70 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Vintage 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat yellow and white gold, this vintage inspired halo cluster ring features a
Category

20th Century Australian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French Rose-Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Drops
Located in Brisbane City, Queensland
Rose-cut diamond, cluster drop earrings featuring trefoil diamond suspended top with French clip
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Exceptional Edwardian earrings in platinum. Sparkling old-cut diamonds mounted in bezel settings
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Daisy Cluster Engagement Ring, Circa 1930s/1940s
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This is such a sweet little cluster ring set in the popular daisy style.  With eight diamonds set
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary 1.62ct Total Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This fabulous Contemporary Daisy cluster ring dazzles on the hand with clear and sparkly Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Carat White Gold and 0.65ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
round brilliant cut diamonds in fine bezel settings. Daisy cluster design with split shoulders. 0.65
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring in Daisy Style, 18 Carat Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A diamond daisy cluster ring set with nine brilliant cut diamonds, the centre diamond measuring
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18ct White Gold 2.65ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Earrings
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stunning pair of 18ct white gold brilliant cut diamond cluster earrings. The total diamond weight
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.70 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A gorgeous circular diamond set daisy cluster ring. The diamonds are all held in 18ct white gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Blue Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet Art Deco period Blue Sapphire and Diamond daisy cluster ring, modelled in 18k gold and
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond Daisy Crossover Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
daisy cluster, with two diamond accents to either side and flowing shoulders that continue all the way
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 2.62ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Drop Earrings in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
European Cut Diamond earrings feature a cluster of 1.07ct with the centre Diamond being slightly larger in
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond gold Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A central round, brilliant-cut diamond mounted in six claws, surrounded by ten round-cut diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Antique Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Antique Edwardian c.1910 18 Carat Gold and 0.23 Carat Old European cut Diamond Daisy
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
round, brilliant-cut diamonds, in a millegrain setting to form a daisy shaped cluster. Rounded platinum
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond 18 Carat Gold Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stylish 18 carat yellow gold and diamond ring. ​The daisy cluster is comprising of seven round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1920s Sapphire Diamond Gold Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
, mounted in four claws and surrounded by single-cut diamonds to form a round cluster of approximately 10mm
Category

Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k 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.