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1 Carat SI/HI Pear Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1 Carat Diamond Cluster SI/HI Pear Marquise Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Fine Jewelry The main feature
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1 Carat Diamond Cluster SI/HI Pear Marquise Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1 Carat Diamond Cluster SI/HI Pear Marquise Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Fine Jewelry The main feature
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Floral Blue Sapphire Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
are exquisite fancy rose-cut diamonds, totaling 0.71 carats, each facet reflecting the light with a
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2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Demantoid and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully crafted demantoid and diamond cluster ring. This vintage piece features
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50ct Pave Set Diamond Cluster Flower "Rose" Shaped Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Flower Diamond Cluster Ring is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold with remarkable attention to
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2010s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

8k Rose Gold New Made Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 carat. The diamond is
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2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

1.86 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.86 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Ring This cute and dainty ring is great
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 1.5 Carats Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1850s victorian era 18k yellow gold ring with rose cut diamonds estimate weight 1.5 carats
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Antique 1850s Cluster Rings

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with rose cut diamond dameter 3.7mm flanked with smaller rose cut
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Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Victorian Inspired 3.86 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring with Halo
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond ring. Center oval rose cut diamond, 1.02ct but faces up
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large 14k gold victorian era ring with rose cut diamonds in an unuswal design with estimate
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Antique 1860s Cluster Rings

Victorian Pearl Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Centered by a claw set pearl diameter 7 mm, framed by 9 rose cut diamonds weighing approximately
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 10k gold victorian navvet ring style centered with 3 large rose cut diamonds flanked with
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Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

5.35 Carat Diamond Cluster 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of the Iris Fine Jewelry Diamond Cluster Ring. This luxurious
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with rose cut diamonds in detailed workmanship ring setting ring was
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Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Vintage Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Ring 18K Yellow And White Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
diamonds within an outer frame of sixteen larger round rose cut diamonds. The old mine diamonds are set in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 1 carat ring head diameter 11.30mm
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Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Vintage Styled 1/2 CTW Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
thrilled to add her to our collection. Ring Details Material: 18K Rose Gold Shank / Silver Top Age: Modern
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20th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Pink Paste and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
of the face and is contained within a frame of rose cut diamonds around the outer edge. The piece is
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Antique Early 19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Retro Coral Rose cut Diamond Large Cocktail ring
Located in Napoli, IT
bright white rose cut Diamonds for approx .65 Ct, superbly set one by one by claws within scalloped edge
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

HARAKH 1 1/2 Ct Brilliant and Rose Cut Natural Colorless Diamond Frangipani Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
flower ring is enhanced with the perfect balance and combination of rose and brilliant cut diamonds. A
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian 18k Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
1ctw, and display a lovely pinkish-red hue. Each shoulder of the ring features 3 rose cut diamonds
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Antique 1750s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Handcrafted Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Total weight is 0.25 ct. The diamond is has H-I
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
flower pattern set with rose- cut diamonds that of the center being of more important size. On both sides
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Early 20th Century with Rose-Cut 1ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
of rose-cut diamonds. Weight: 6.5 grams Size: ES 14.5 / EU 54.5 / US 7.25 Diamonds: Rose-cut, 1.00
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Coral and diamond tank ring in 18k gold and platinum, rose cut diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
pearl surrounded by two rolls of gold and framed by two lines of eight rose-cut diamonds (sixteen in all
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

HARAKH 2.00 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Brilliant Rose Cut Cascade Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
pear, and 4 rose cut round diamonds dripping delicately. The total diamond weight of the ring is 2.00
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1 ct. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Stylish 0.90ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Cluster Ring - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 0.90ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Cluster Ring - GIA Certified Elevate your style
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian cluster ring showcases a luminous blue sapphire framed by a radiant circle of old
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Early 20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.5-Carats), 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique Georgian ring is a rare and captivating piece, showcasing seven rose-cut
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Antique 1810s Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1910s Art Nouveu 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 ct. The diamond is has H
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1880s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.85 ct. The diamond is has
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
topped in silver, this ring features 21 rose cut diamonds, which are arranged to represent a blooming
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. Ring size US 5.8 Box
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian 15KT Gold Heart-Shaped Garnet Rose-Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1800
Located in Braintree, GB
cabochon garnet framed by rose-cut diamonds in a traditional closed-back silver-topped mount. This early
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Columbian Emerald and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique pink gold diamond emerald ring Cluster ring in 18k (750°/°°) pink and white gold set with
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds 18K Rose Gold Glimmer Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds & 18K Rose Gold Glimmer Ring MATERIALS ◘ Ring Weight: 6,32 grams ◘ 19 Diamonds total
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond cluster ring dating back late into the 19th Century. The head of
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

GIA Cert. 3 Ct. Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Rose-Cut Diamond Pink, Blue Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamond, embraced by a rich composition of fancy pink brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds that create
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a chic diamond cluster ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. This
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1880s Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era unuswal large ring head size with rose cut diamond estimate weight of 5
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Antique 1850s Cluster Rings

Mixed Cut 3.81Ct Natural Diamonds Cluster Ring 14K White Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.81 carat of sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a Victorian cluster ring featuring a gorgeous deep pinky red ruby of Burmese origin
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
of diamonds; the first consisting of rose cut diamonds whilst the one below is made up entirely of
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20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1880s Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian rose cut diamond ring in navette style centered with 3 large rose cut diamonds
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Antique 1880s Cluster Rings

Pear and Princess Cut SI/H Diamond Cluster Ring 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear and Princess Cut SI/H Diamond Cluster Ring 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry This stunning diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear and Princess Cut SI/H Diamond Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear and Princess Cut SI/H Diamond Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry This stunning diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Ring, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An amethyst and diamond cluster ring, early 19th century, set with a cushion-shaped amethyst within
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Antique Early 19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond H color
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Marquis Shaped Early Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
composed of tiny rose-cut diamonds, bezel set in silver. The yellow gold shoulders reach out and enclose
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. Totally is emerald
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Silver on 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
. At the top sits a bright old mine cut diamond, followed by waved sections beautifully set with rose
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

10 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lab Created Ruby Floral Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Lab Created Ruby Floral Ring Size 6.25 This striking ring
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Ruby, Gold

White Diamond Vintage-Style Navette Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
The marquise-shape mount of this vintage-style navette rose gold ring elongates the ringer of its
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20th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Gold, 2.63 carats, natural Zambian Emerald Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
and is of Zambian origin. The Rose Cut Diamonds weight is 0.58 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 3.69
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Rose Cut Diamond Ring Cluster For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rose cut diamond ring cluster you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 168 antique edition and 63 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rose cut diamond ring cluster from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic rose cut diamond ring cluster over the years, but those made by Mattioli, David Jerome and Joke Quick are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a rose cut diamond ring cluster for sale for women should be easy, but there are 32 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Rose Cut Diamond Ring Cluster?

On average, a rose cut diamond ring cluster at 1stDibs sells for $3,396, while they’re typically $401 on the low end and $73,000 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.

Questions About Rose Cut Diamond Ring Cluster
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.