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Vintage French Diamond Sapphire Platinum Gradient Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage French Diamond Sapphire Platinum Gradient Cluster Cocktail Ring. Featuring eight pear cut
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Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Eighteen Karat Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karat yellow gold cocktail ring with yellow sapphire weighing 1.33 carats Diamond weight
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Oval Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold cocktail cluster ring Oval shaped sapphire weighing 1.15 carat Sapphire
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cushion Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cushion Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring. Featuring one cushion cut sapphire approximately
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold 1.36ct GIA Round Diamond Marquise Sapphire Cocktail Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Condition: Vintage estate ring. Comes w/ GIA certification for the center diamond. Sapphires show slight
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
A throwback to the days of cocktails and dinner parties. This bright jewel will surely liven up
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Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Italian Garavalli Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamond weight: 2.45 cts Total pink sapphire weight: 2.85 cts Ring size: 7 (Sizable) This item
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1990s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Oscar Heyman Emerald Diamond Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Oscar Heyman Emerald Diamond Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring. Featuring one cabochon cut
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
condition Introducing our exquisite Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Cluster Ring, a
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Roberto Coin Multi-Gemstone Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
shades of blue, accented also with 0.55ct of diamonds. Total weight of sapphire stones is 3.92 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Iolite, Sapphire, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14K White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring Size 8 Metal: 14k White Gold Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco style, carved Emerald, Ruby Blue Sapphire Tutti Frutti Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Cluster / Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Turquoise Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Turquoise Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring. Featuring one cabochon
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Go...

Oval Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold cocktail cluster ring Oval shaped sapphire weighing 1.15 carat Sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French Art Deco Diamond and Australian Sapphire Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This French Art Deco ring has been hand crafted from platinum and set with diamonds and a beautiful
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.06 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Ceylon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ballerina Ring. 2.06 Total carat weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Contemporary Diamond and Sapphire Double Target Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful Art Deco style diamond and sapphire double target ring set in platinum. The ring is
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2010s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful, exquisite vivid & bright blue Sapphire & Diamond ring is covered in fine sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.35 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A vintage 1.35 carat sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Palmiero Diamond and Sapphire Pave White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Palmiero
Located in Southampton, PA
presented by Palmiero. The ring is made of 18K white gold and boasts a total of 6.25 carats of diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This Edwardian ring features a spectacular 1.80 carat sapphire surrounded by a glittering diamond
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ceylon Pink Cushion and Trillion Blue Sapphires Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind eighteen karats white gold cocktail ring Fucsia Ceylon pink cushion-shaped sapphire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 42.00ct Star Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
An impressive vintage star sapphire and old cut diamond cluster cocktail ring set in 18k gold. The
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique GIA 4.56 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-catching statement ring consider this Retro Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring. The sky blue
Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire 1.60 Carat Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Cluster Ring features a stunning
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural GIA Cert Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
shank. This estate GIA certified cushion-cut sapphire and diamond cocktail ring remains in excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Eighteen Karat Gold Pink Sapphire and Trillion Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karats white gold ring Ceylon pink sapphire weighing 1.19 carat Match pair of trillion
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Lady Diana Sri Lankan Cocktail Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Green Bochic lady Diana diamond cluster cocktail ring Center stone is a 6.73 Carat fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

OGI Ceylon Pink Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karat rose gold cocktail ring Sri Lanka pink sapphire 1.08 carat Surrounded by pave
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1960s Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This cocktail ring circa 1960's, is handcrafted in solid 18K white gold with an assemblage of
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fei Liu 8.97ct Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Bold cocktail ring in 18ct white gold, set with a central aquamarine weighing an
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2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...

Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
This stunning sapphire and diamond cluster cocktail ring was made in the 1950’s but is timeless in
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

1990s 3.36 Carat Sapphire and 2.50 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 3.36 carat blue sapphire and 2.50 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold cluster style
Category

1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Blue Yellow Sapphires, Pearls Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Amazing cluster/cocktail ring realized in 9K rose gold
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...

14k White Gold GIA Certified Sapphire Oval 2.61cts. and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight: DIAMONDS - APPROXIMATELY 2.61CTW Style:Cocktail Base Metal:White Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1930s 1.61 Carat Sapphire and 0.93 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.93 carat diamond and 1.61 carat natural sapphire cocktail
Category

Vintage 1930s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Chic Turquoise Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Bombe Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful vintage circa 1960s flower multi-gem cocktail cluster ring is crafted in 18-karat
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
), surrounded by a beautiful frame of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires. This ring is totally
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold,...

Whimsical 18k White Gold Deep Blue and Diamond Baguette Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This prima ballerina cocktail ring has a beautiful design and an eye-catching look. Crafted in 18K
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

2.65 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Platinum Set Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.65 carat sapphire and 0.56 carat diamond 18 karat white gold platinum set
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Krypell 14k Gold 6.65ctw Diamond Channel Emerald Sapphire Large Cushion Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Montclair, NJ
): ©KRYPELL 14K Condition: Authentic Charles Krypell diamond, emerald, and sapphire ring in excellent
Category

Late 20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ceylon Pink Sapphire and Diamond White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white and yellow gold cocktail ring Bright and brilliant pear-shaped Ceylon pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A modern and stylish ring featuring an array of blue gemstones and diamonds! The blue gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980s 3.92 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This vintage 1980's sapphire and diamond cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 18k Gold GIA No Heat Burma Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly jaw dropping engagement or cocktail vintage ring is crafted in solid platinum with solid
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Saphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, Austria, ca. 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate antique navette-shaped old brilliant-cut diamond ring, with a centered old cut saphire
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful vintage sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. The ring features a sporadic
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

0.73 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Cocktail Ring featuring a 0.73 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.43 Carats of Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Luxurious Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
haloed by an asymmetrical halo of diamonds. One side of the platinum ring is a ballerina design with
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

1950s Oscar Heyman Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Rendered in platinum this is a cocktail, cluster, ballerina and a bypass ring set with 4.26 carats of
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 3.48 Ct Ceylon Sapphire and 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Ct White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 3.48 carat Ceylon blue sapphire and 0.75 carat diamond, 18 carat white gold cluster
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Oscar Heyman ring is finely crafted in solid platinum. The dome is covered with 33
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Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
sapphire at the centre of this disco era cluster ring. Crafted entirely in 18 carat white gold, the ring
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Unusual Sculptural Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Sculptural art deco ring centering on a large triangular-cut Ceylon sapphire with a diamond
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Flora Motif Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
. The ring weighs 5.47 grams and is in US ring size 7.5. Diamond total weight: 1.2ct Sapphire total
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18ct natural star sapphire and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An 18ct white gold star sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The sapphire has an estimated weight of
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20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 3.73 This exquisite antique cluster ring from the 1890s showcases a rich oval cut deep blue sapphire
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Cocktail For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact sapphire diamond cluster ring cocktail you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect sapphire diamond cluster ring cocktail 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. Creating a sapphire diamond cluster ring cocktail has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by OGI Ltd, DGI and Fine Jewels UK are consistently popular. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a sapphire diamond cluster ring cocktail for sale for women should be easy, but there are 58 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Cocktail?

On average, a sapphire diamond cluster ring cocktail at 1stDibs sells for $4,036, while they’re typically $499 on the low end and $245,000 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.