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3 Carat Micro Pave Green Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Garen Azatyan
Located in Little Neck, NY
3 Carat Micro Pave Tsavorite Garnet & Diamond Cocktail Ring A 14K White gold ring with round
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Retro Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
tourmalines channel set in white gold. The central cluster is flanked on either side by white gold shoulders
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Ceylon Pink Sapphire 1.12 Carat Cocktail Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that can truly make a statement. Ring is made with 18 karat white gold and Si diamonds. Diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Designed as a cluster of flowers, featuring (10) full-cut diamonds, 0.55 ct. tw., VS-SI, I-J
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 2.65 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Palermo, IT
Emerald ring, clustered with marquises, baguettes and round diamonds for total 2.38 ct, G/H Color
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

16.17 Carat Cushion Tanzanite Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white gold custom made cluster ring consisting of 1 cushion cut Tanzanite weighing 16.17
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mociun Azurite Malachite Diamond Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One-of-a-kind cluster ring Oval cut, azurite malachite cabochon weighs 9.57 ct. and measures
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Malachite, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro 4.85 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire and 1.68 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An extraordinary natural sapphire and diamond ring. The natural and unheated Ceylon sapphire is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French Antique Opal 1.71 Carat Old European Diamond Gold Combined Ring Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: Ring and necklace. The diamond cluster with opal center can be
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.10 Carats Diamonds and Sapphires French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One very lovely ring, made in France circa 1960. Made in white gold 18k and platinum. French
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Free Form Diamond Pave Wide Ring 18k Rarat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Free Form Diamond Pave Wide Ring In the world of fine jewelry, a piece that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bespoke Tanzanite Diamond Ladies Dress Ring 1.93 Carat
Located in Perth, AU
0.005ct each in a star cluster shape with 3 diamonds on each shoulder, this bespoke cocktail ring is
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.06 Carat Trilliant Cut Tanzanite, Diamond Ring
By Antoinette Bracks
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This 2.06 carat trilliant cut Tanzanite and Diamond ring is set in 18 carat gold. The slightly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Giulians 18k 7 Baroque South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians 7 Baroque South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring in 18 karat Rose Gold. This glamorous dress ring
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Ico the Bird Fine Jewelry 11 carat Smokey Topaz Diamond Gold Ring
By Ico the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and dramatic ‘Open Cage’ ring with asymmetrical diamond clusters surrounding a 12 carat
Category

2010s Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
An unashamedly bold piece. This Edwardian diamond ring features a bright, internally clean and
Category

Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

27.0 Carat Intense Blue Aquamarine 0.70 Carat Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Jumbo sized Natural Aquamarine & Diamond vintage ring dating back to 1950 ca Stunning cluster ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Square Emerald Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
GORGEOUS! Vintage handmade, emerald and diamond white gold ring - 18ct white gold 19 stone Emerald
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

0.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster or Engagement Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
American made new Diamond cluster Ring ring, set in 14ct white gold. This ring could easily be either and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ronan Campbell
Located in Dublin 2, Dublin 2
Now here’s a cluster ring made the way it should be – inspired by an age old design, made with
Category

2010s Irish Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Daou Sapphire 9.4ct Diamonds White Gold Halo Engagement Ring Cocktail Dress Ring
By Daou
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
Blue Sapphire. All set into a handmade 18k White Gold mount. Ideal for an engagement ring, beautiful as
Category

Late 20th Century British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ronan Campbell
Located in Dublin 2, Dublin 2
This gorgeous halo has a vintage feel married with contemporary styles. Now here’s a cluster ring
Category

2010s Irish Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tsavorite Diamond Bombe Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in La Neuveville, Berne
This stunning Tsavorite and Diamond cluster dome ring is crafted in 18 Karat white gold ( 19.52 gr
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

3.82 Carat Sri Lanka Oval Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Palermo, IT
Sapphire and diamond cluster ring, centering a Sri Lanka natural oval-shaped royal blue sapphire
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Pearl and Diamond Engagement or Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Vintage Pearl and 29 stone Diamond engagement ring. 18ct gold Diamond and Pearl cluster, dinner
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Spectacular Disco Ball Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Spectacular over 9cts Large Diamond Cluster ring, in form of half a disco ball, superbly mounted in
Category

Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Round Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Anniversary Ring 18 Karat
Located in London, GB
round brilliant cut diamonds on 18k white gold This ring is a size M1/2 and can be sized up or down by
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K Art Deco Invisible-Set Ruby Dome Ring with Marquise Diamond Cluster
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
. 18K White Gold Natural Invisible-Set Rubies Marquise-Cut Natural Diamonds in Cluster Setting
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Paris Craft House 0.71 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PARIS Craft House Emerald Cocktail/Cluster Ring. This beautiful ring features a 0.71ct Oval-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1960s Retro 3 Carat Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in Bellevue, WA
This vintage dome cocktail ring features a 3 total carat cluster of round diamonds that sit high on
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Geoffrey Good "Contour" Yellow White Diamond Ring, 1.15ct Center GIA
By Geoffrey Good
Located in Hudson, NY
One-of-a-kind yellow and white natural diamond engagement/cocktail ring created by Geoffrey Good
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

White and Black Diamonds Pavè Cut Out Necklace in 18kt White Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
everyday outfits and elegant cocktail dresses. White diamonds cluster in four shapes that form a geometric
Category

2010s Italian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Christian Bonja Rose Flower Diamod 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Christian Bonja Cocktail Ring is full of approximately total 3.5-4 ct pave diamonds. Front is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.60 Carat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 4.06gr. Diamonds: 1.60 ct. Colour: G clarity: VS1 Width: 1.36
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1.51 Carat Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Cocktail
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clarity and color of the diamonds are SI2-F. The ring is casted in 14K Yellow Gold and weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

White and Pink Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
unique ring. Designed in 18k rose gold, white and pink diamonds. A swirl of beauty, featuring 28 white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond White Gold Raised Cluster Cocktail Ring c1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful 18k white gold raised cluster style ring set with very well cut colorless F diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.66 Carat Diamond Cluster and 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite domed diamond cocktail ring. 285 round brilliant diamonds, 3.66 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centers an oval mixed cut measuring approximately 14.1 x 10.0 mm Transparent
Category

1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine and Diamond Pear Shaped Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
An astounding aquamarine and diamond cocktail cluster ring set in 18 karat white gold. The ring
Category

Early 2000s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Saphire and Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Halo Cluster Ring, Austria, Around 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
, surounded by round brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 1.0 carat, claw set in a white gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 5.10 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage 5.10 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring. Featuring 13 round
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Cluster Engagement / Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful ruby and diamond engagement/cocktail cluster ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1920s Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ruby and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. The pierced
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tanzanite Diamonds Daisy Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
-Colour: H -Clarity: VS Period : Modern Ring size : 51 - 5 1/4- K 1/4 Metal : 18kt gold Condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

3.00ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Knife-Edge Cluster Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: I2 Color: E - F Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 3.00ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
set in 18K white gold. CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent METAL: 18k White Gold GEM STONE: Diamond 2.05
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

1960s Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1960s cultured pearl and 0.31 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold cocktail ring
Category

Antique 1660s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 3.96 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 3.96 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 2.19 carat emerald and 0.65 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique French Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
white gold hallmarked shank. This antique cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading
Category

Vintage 1930s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

21st Century Floral Emerald Diamond Cluster Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite emerald and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18-karat white gold, weighing
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s Diamond and Ruby White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage ruby and diamond dress ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, circular
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive 1930s sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting
Category

Vintage 1930s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Retro Diamond 18 Karat Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Diamond 18 Karat Cluster Cocktail Ring. Featuring twenty three round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold Pear Brilliant 3.49 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
white diamonds displayed in a tiered cluster formation for optimum radiance and shine. This ring is a
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Intini Jewels Diamond Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Band Oval Bridal Cocktail Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and magnificent band 0.76 carats diamond pave brilliant ring helded in a 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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White Gold And Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate white gold and diamond cluster cocktail ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 141 vintage editions and 97 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect white gold and diamond cluster cocktail ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing white gold and diamond cluster cocktail ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but OGI Ltd, Gems Paradise and Royaal Stones Ltd each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 pear cut alternatives. Finding a white gold and diamond cluster cocktail ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 47 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a White Gold And Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring?

Prices for a white gold and diamond cluster cocktail ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $499 and can go as high as $110,847, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,842.

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.