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Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Floral Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise .86ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: .86ctw Style: Cluster Bypass Theme: Floral Face Height (north to south): 3/8" (9.1mm
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14KT Yellow Gold Retro Floral Cluster Floating Diamond and Multi-Color Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate 14KT Yellow Gold Retro Era Floral Cluster Floating Diamond and Multi-Color Gemstone Ring
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Oval Diamond Floral Cluster Three Stone Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A truly beautiful diamond haloed trilogy ring set in platinum. The ring is centrally set with a
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau 2.09 Carats Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Unisex Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1.31 carats total - G/H color with SI clarity. Featuring a clustered surround of additional old
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Cluster Leaf Floral Clover Chunky Gold Ring, Size 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Come with original box and pouch. UK size: L / M. Signed on the back YSL, Made in F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold Plate

Ruby Diamond Platinum Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
red rubies approx. 1.20 ct, all creating a beautiful floral motif. This hand made cluster ring is
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

10K Rose Gold 3/4 Ct Diamond Floral Cluster Head and Twisted Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling cocktail ring that displays a sophisticated and elegant design. It features a 10k rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

0.80ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, H Color, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
The ring is a diamond cluster floral engagement ring with a prominent 0.80-carat antique cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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...

Victorian Natural Yellow Sapphire Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
yellow sapphire of ca. 4.8 carats. The sapphire is set within a very detailed floral metal cluster. Ring
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Silver

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
18 karat white gold sapphire and diamond flower ring. A floral motif cluster ring with five oval
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Aquamarine and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary aquamarine and diamond floral cluster ring set in platinum. The ring
Category

2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Emerald and Diamond floral cluster ring, 18k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Emerald and Diamond cluster ring is a true showstopper and exudes regal beauty and
Category

Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely floral ring for anyone who loves antique-inspired jewelry. Made of opals set on oxidized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1950s Cabochon Ruby Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Antique 18 carat rose and white gold floral cluster ring with cabochon cut ruby 12 x 8 millimeters
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cluster Sapphire Flower Ring with Diamonds circa 1990 in 14k Yellow Gold Sizable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous estate floral cluster ring was created in 1990. It has a nice weight and has six
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The yellow gold floral cluster design displays a
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cluster Rose Cut Diamond Floral Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 1880s floral ring designe with am estimate rose cut diamond weight 1.60 carats
Category

Antique 1850s Cluster Rings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Ribbon Opal Cluster Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
cluster of four iridescent oval opal cabochons on this adorable ring. The head measures approximately
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Citrine Floral Cluster 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
cluster cocktail ring. With a graduated band in eighteen karat 18K yellow gold, the dazzling floral
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Engagement Ring 1 Carat Floral Halo Cluster 11 Stone
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Oakland antique Edwardian 1 carat diamond engagement ring is a delightful floral cluster dating
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Pearl and Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely early Victorian 15K turquoise and pearl floral cluster half hoop ring features a large
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 15k Gold

Early 20th Century French Sapphire Diamond “Daisy” Cluster Ring – Antique 18K
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
. Ideal for collectors of antique French jewelry, vintage sapphire rings, and Belle Époque floral clusters
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Floral Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era ring in a floral designe ring head designe centered with a small rose
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Antique 1.5 carats Rose Cut Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1880s 14k gold ring in flower designe with rose cut diamonds estimate
Category

Antique 1880s Cluster Rings

18K White Gold 0.96ct Pink Sapphires 0.64ct Diamonds Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
oval cuts are set neatly on the viny band. This piece is clearly Inspired by floral themes using
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Opal Vintage Style Floral Halo Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vintage style dress ring containing an approx. 0.40 carat oval emerald center stone, accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Rose Gold Diamond, Carved Rubellite, Amethyst and Onyx Floral Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Cartier masterpiece featuring a vibrant carved rubellite and amethyst leaves, both accented by shimmering diamonds and onyx, all set in exquisite gold. Size 53 Numbered and signed...
Category

2010s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Onyx, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Late 18th Century 18 Karat Gold Man Miniature Portrait Garnet Floral Enamel Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
detailed hand painted portrait of a man (covered with the glass). The ring is rich in floral details. It
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This delightful vintage style ring is centered with a bezel set oval cabochon white opal. The opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Regency Era Floral Ring, Flat Cut Garnet, Pearl and Ruby, 9k Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
My word this beautiful little antique Regency era ring is so pretty and delightful. A rare find
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A chic blue sapphire and diamond ring inspired by the Art Deco period. The central sapphire is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Cluster Floral Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Vintage dainty diamond ring features approximately 0.25 carat center stone. The diamond is
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: .25ctw Style: Cluster Theme: Floral Measurements Face Height (north to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Floral Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: SI1 - I1 Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Cluster Theme: Floral Measurements Face Height (north to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Iolite Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Oval Round 1.14ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: 1.14ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Theme: Floral Features: Split Shoulders Measurements Face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Iolite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Cluster Cocktail Ring, 14k Round Brilliant 2.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: K - L Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Style: Cluster Cocktail Theme: Floral Features: Ribbed Shoulders Face
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Peridot Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Rd 2.55ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Green Total Carats: 2.55ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Theme: Floral Measurements Face Height (north to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring, 10k Round Cut .15ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
- J Clarity: SI2 - I1 Style: Cluster, Halo Theme: Floral Measurements Face Height (north to south
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring, 10k Round Cut 1.00ctw Floral Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
- I - J Clarity: I2 Style: Cluster Halo Theme: Floral Measurements Face Height (north to south): 15
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural Alexandrite White Diamond Floral Cluster Wide Band Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Diamonds at 0.23 Carats - Color: H-I /Clarity: SI Alberto offers complimentary sizing on all rings. Fine
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Curved Cluster Band, 14k Single Cut .55 Carat Floral Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Light up the night wearing this vivacious diamond ring! Composed of 14k yellow and white gold, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Flower White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k White gold diamond floral style high top cluster cocktail ring. Center stone is set up high
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Heart Garnet and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
resembles a floral cluster, adding to the ring's charm and elegance. The gold band is polished to a mirror
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century ruby and diamond cluster ring, to the centre an old brilliant-cut diamond
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Emerald and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring is made from 14 KT Yellow Gold. A brilliant design, this
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Victorian 15ct Gold Emerald and Garnet Floral Cluster Ring Circa 1867
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A truly elegant mid Victorian 15ct gold garnet floral ring dating from circa 1867 its design is so
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Superb Georgian 15ct Gold and Turquoise Floral Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Georgian period ring. Circa 1810. Solid 15 carat yellow gold example. Designed with five
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Engagement Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Graff Sapphire and Diamond Cluster 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This stunning floral cluster ring is of wonderful quality and is signed GRAFF, the world renowned
Category

Late 20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 18 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stylish, geometric designed 18ct gold vintage ruby and diamond floral cluster ring dating from
Category

1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.80 Carat Diamond Floral Cluster Dome Ring 1960s 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An impressive large vintage 18k white gold diamond floral dome cluster ring, the ring is made up of
Category

Vintage 1960s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond cluster ring, of floral design, centring on a claw-set round old-cut diamond of
Category

Early 20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Europe 1970s. Floral design set with 13 round- and oval shaped rubies weighing 0,62 ct and 6
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Edinburgh, GB
floral clusters sides. The ring sits beautifully on the finger and measures 9.73mm wide and 21.90mm in
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Antique Georgian Revival Floral Diamond Ring, Antique Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A very sparkly antique style floral diamond ring! This beautiful ring is made mid-20th century and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian George IV Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 18K gold green enamel ruby diamond floral ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an attractive green enamel flower ring which pays a tribute to nature's beauty in our eyes
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Fine Floral Ruby and Diamond Ring, 7.52 Carat in Rubies
By Pampillonia
Located in Dallas, TX
18Karat yellow gold custom handmade dinner ring with previously owned 6 pear shape rubies weighing
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Floral Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact floral cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 55 vintage or 30 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect floral 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 2.5 Carat and 3 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a floral cluster ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Stambolian, Studio Rêves and Alberto are consistently popular. While most can agree that any floral cluster ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 61 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and uncut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a floral cluster ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Floral Cluster Ring?

The price for a floral cluster ring starts at $276 and tops out at $144,999 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,995.

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.

Questions About Floral Cluster Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    What a cluster ring symbolizes is up to individual interpretation. Some people believe that the grouping of gemstones on a cluster ring is a symbol of lifelong commitment. To others, it represents the coming together of two families, making them especially meaningful when used as wedding rings by people who have children from previous relationships. Remember that some people don't assign any special meaning to jewelry and may wear cluster rings simply because they like their appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cluster rings.