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Vintage Daisy Diamond Bezel Set Cluster Ring in 18ct Yellow and White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Gold band. A lovely and classic Daisy cluster ring. Diamond Details: Cut: Old European Cut & Round Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Dainty Edwardian Daisy Diamond Cluster Ring Crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold and Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous little ring was crafted from 18ct Yellow Gold and features 9 wide topped Rose Cut
Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.85ct Diamond Daisy Halo Cluster Ring Set in 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
edge, leading to a plain band 18ct Yellow Gold band, this is a true standout piece. Diamond details
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.85ct Diamond Daisy Halo Cluster Ring set in 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such a stunning contemporary Daisy cluster that has been made to resemble a 1920's style ring. It
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 18k Daisy Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Endwell, NY
back. This ring is 18 carat yellow gold with the diamonds set into a platinum top. Size: US 6.75
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool antique diamond daisy ring dating from the early 20th Century. The head is finely detailed
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A pretty Edwardian diamond daisy ring; small but perfectly formed. The head is home to seven white
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool antique diamond daisy ring with twisted cross-over shoulders. The head and shoulders alike
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A pretty sapphire and diamond daisy ring dating to the Edwardian era, c.1910. It’s modelled in 18k
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fine Edwardian diamond daisy ring dating from the early 20th Century. The head is finished in
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.33 Ct Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Pave Daisy Flower 14K Yellow Gold Wrap Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
1.33 Ct Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Pave Daisy Flower 14K Yellow Gold Wrap Ring This modern ring
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Carat Gold Daisy Cluster Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat gold is this ever so darling vintage cluster ring featuring a bright centre
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20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A stunning Edwardian period blue sapphire and diamond daisy ring, dating from circa 1910. The
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet antique cluster ring with sapphires and diamonds millegrain platinum settings. The head
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Double Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
ring itself is crafted in two-tone 18k gold - white and yellow. Ring size: 4.5.
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian 18 Carat Gold Platinum Double Daisy Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Victorian period double cluster ring. Circa 1890. Solid 18 carat yellow gold example
Category

20th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold and Silver Diamond Daisy Flower Ring, 1960s
Located in Sydney, NSW
A diamond oversized daisy flower ring - this unique and playful design consists of a central round
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Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage circa 1990s 18 Carat Gold Cognac Diamond Daisy Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat yellow and white gold, this darling vintage ring has a lovely central bezel set
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Diamond P, Q, R Color G-I Color Old-Mine Cut Daisy Ring
Located in Brisbane City, Queensland
Original 15ct rose gold antique diamond cluster ring set with a combination of Old European and old
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 15k Gold

Large 2.00 Carat Diamond and 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
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Daisy Engagement Ring, Fully Restored
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Claw and Rub over with halo setting 14ct yellow gold ring, narrow, high half-round, reverse tapered
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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
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20th Century Australian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Large Multi-colored 5.30 carats Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Lakewood, NJ
This eye catching ring has more than meets the eye. Pale natural color diamonds in pastel pink
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, Daisy Design, Diamond Shoulders, 18 Carat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A vintage ruby and diamond cluster with with a very pretty spin on the daisy design being set with
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Early 20th Century Opal and Diamond Triple Daisy Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
European cut diamonds. The gems are set in platinum atop an 18k yellow gold mounting with an attractive
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

VS1 0.95 Carat Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautifully designed ladies daisy cluster ring. A solid 18 carat yellow gold example. ​Designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Giselle Collection Gioia 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Giselle Collection Gioia 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds Amazing closed ring in 18kt yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Triple Daisy Flower Cluster Diamond Est. 1.20 Carat Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A striking triple cluster diamond ring designed as three daisy clusters in a broad half eternity
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Early 2000s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring in the Daisy Style, with Nine Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such a sweet nine stone diamond cluster ring in the popular daisy flower design - an iconic design
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid 20th Century 2.07 Carat Old Cut Diamond Triple Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An impressive triple daisy cluster, set with 20 bright and lively diamonds. The central trio of old
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
This beautiful Diamond Daisy Ring was sold to me from a very highly regarded Auction House overseas
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold 7 Stone Diamond Cluster Ring 1.90ct
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold 7 Stone Diamond Cluster Ring 1.90ct A traditional seven stone
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1990s Brilliant Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Our Velma Ring is an 18 carat gold vision. With her sparkling diamonds set in a 'Daisy' cluster
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1990s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DONNA PIZARRO Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
yellow sapphire with diamonds in rich 18k yellow gold with large fine side diamonds.
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20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER ENGAGEMENT RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 Yellow Gold Style: Art
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20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Superb 1.00 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Gold Bezel Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Diamond and 18ct Gold cluster ring. SIZE ; J UK, 4 3/4 US, sizeable Designed as a daisy
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20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum 18 Carat Gold, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Ring is Edwardian, Circa 1915. The ring boasts a cluster of Diamonds set out in a beautiful daisy
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Georgian Forget Me Not Diamond Pearl and Turquoise 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
a natural diamond chip to the centre of a seed pearl surround forming a daisy cluster. Three
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Est. 0.75 Carat Petal Cluster Victorian Style Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A lovely 18k gold ring comprising 7 brilliant-cut diamonds with no visible inclusions. The total
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1990s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Fancy Diamond Cluster Ring 3ct of Diamond with Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Edwardian daisy cluster ring crowned with a magnificent oval old cut fancy
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A super daisy cluster ring, with eight old cut diamonds surrounding a slightly larger set old cut
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.30ct Diamond Daisy Bangle Bracelet 15 Karat Yellow Gold Circa 1890
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A very pretty Victorian diamond set (1.30ct) hinged bangle set in 15 karat yellow gold. The
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

English Edwardian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Set Floral Brooch, circa 1912
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A pretty and dainty 15 karat yellow gold Edwardian diamond set floral brooch. This is a delicate
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Gold Passionnement Charm
Located in New York, NY
Romantic French charm. 18K yellow gold background with an applied "she loves me daisy" and with an
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Vintage 1950s French More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Edwardian 18ct yellow gold and platinum ring boasts fabulous Old Cut Diamonds that
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Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Dainty Edwardian Daisy Diamond Cluster Ring Crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous little ring was crafted from 18ct Yellow Gold and features 7 wide topped Old Cut
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Double Pearl and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
White Gold setting on top and 18ct Yellow Gold mount and band. This stunning antique ring is the perfect
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Daisy Flower and Butterfly Ring Pink Sapphire 0.17ct Diamond
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Pink Sapphire and 0.17 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring This modern ring
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.93 Ct Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Pave Daisy Flower 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
0.93 Ct Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Pave Daisy Flower 14K Yellow Gold Ring This modern ring
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Style 1.85ct Old Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
; 6.3mm. Min Band Width; 2mm. Materials: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Stones: Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Old Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A very pretty and timeless 18ct yellow and white gold 'daisy' design diamond cluster ring set with
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Late 20th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Daisy flower 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Daisy flower 14k gold ring. Love Me, Love Me Not 14k gold ring. Flora engagement ring with with
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2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Diamond Yellow Gold Daisy Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the diamond yellow gold daisy ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 44 vintage editions and 26 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a diamond yellow gold daisy ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A diamond yellow gold daisy ring from Ambrosi, Baume and Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. When shopping for a diamond yellow gold daisy ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Diamond Yellow Gold Daisy Ring?

Prices for a diamond yellow gold daisy ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $419 and can go as high as $54,600, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,527.

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.