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Damiani Diamond Cluster Clover White Gold Ring
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Cluster Clover Ring by Damiani. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Four Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold cocktail cluster ring Featuring 4.08 cushion shape aquamarine Halo style diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold

1930s 1.61 Carat Sapphire and 0.93 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring in 18 karat white gold; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This
Category

Vintage 1930s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats. Made in 18k gold, this lovely cluster cocktail ring is ready to be worn and make a statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage White Gold, 2 carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This vintage cluster ring features a deep blue 2 carats oval sapphire at its center, surrounded by
Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage opal diamond 14k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating play of color and light defines this vintage opal cluster ring, where the ethereal
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Multicolor Tourmaline and Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This beautiful cocktail ring boasts a spectacular radiance of majestic cluster of multicolor
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s 4.18 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 4.18 carat blue sapphire and 0.95 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.42 Carat Round Cut Diamond Sapphire 18 Carat Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds and 18k white gold. The setting is made of solid 18k white gold. The ring measures 20.2mm across
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Certified 3.19 Carat Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Petal Cocktail Ring 18K
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
white diamonds. The ring is certified in Japan and the image of the certificate can be found with the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mid Century Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring. Featuring one old European
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury Ruby Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury ruby and diamond white gold cocktail ring circa 1950. The slightly domed, navette-shaped
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Cluster Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 5.94 Ctw Colombian Emeralds And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with a cluster of gemstones. Magnificent cluster cocktail ring, made during the late
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1980s Kurt Wayne Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Kurt Wayne Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring. The 1980s saw a significant evolution
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and statement turquoise, ruby, and diamond ring. Center Arizona turquoise surrounded by
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Colombia Cabochon Emerald Diamond High Domed Cluster Cocktail Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
18 karats White gold cocktail cluster ring Large Colombia cabochon emerald weight 10.05 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Weight: Approximately .30 Carats Color: H Clarity: SI Metal: 18K White Gold Era: Antique Circa: 1872's
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Estate Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 5.25 carat estate diamond round cocktail ring in 18k white gold with fancy "X" type band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cut Diamonds Weight: Approximately .30 Carats Color: H Clarity: VS-SI Metal: 18K White Gold Era
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Pre-Owned (Great condition) Metal: 14K Gold Weight: 5.5 Gr Main Stone: 0.77ct Round
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1940s Diamond Yellow and White Gold Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The pierced
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Garnet and White Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful red garnet ovals with good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Round Cocktail Ring Cluster Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage emerald & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous cocktail ring in 14k rose and white gold structure
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18Ct White Gold and Yellow Gold Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Scalloped Cluster Ring
Located in Armadale, Victoria
18Ct Yellow Gold Oval Deep Blue Ceylon Type Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring. This beautiful ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Faye Kim Sparkling Rose Cut Diamond 18k Gold Flower Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The perfect diamond flower ring! Handmade in 18k green* gold handmade, each fancy shaped diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

1980s 3.92 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s 1.75 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.75 carat multi-diamond ring in 18k white gold; part of
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Retro 1960s Emerald Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carats white gold, eagle's head hallmark. This lovely antique ring is set on a polylobé
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring – 1.37TCW
Located in Victoria, BC
This elegant cluster ring is crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a central oval-cut blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Oscar Heyman Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Southampton, PA
and memorable sight in this sumptuous 18K yellow and white gold ring from Oscar Heyman. Ring Top
Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Two Color Gold Modern Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We love this ring partly because the diamond colors and shapes are so unusual and vibrant, but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
This beautiful sapphire and diamond cluster ring is made from 14k white gold and is available in a
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Turquoise Cluster Ring Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Large Cocktail Spray
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage turquoise & diamond cluster ring (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 18 karat yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
ring from Cartier employs the classic luxurious gleam of 18K yellow gold complemented by the charming
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
white gold overtone where the diamonds set. Ideal for daily wear and special occasions. ✔ Gold Karat
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
white gold overtone where the diamonds set. Ideal for daily wear and special occasions. ✔ Gold Karat
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1 Carat Midcentury Flower Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Carat White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
lovely estate cocktail ring with one carat of very well cut diamonds! This delightful midcentury
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 5.00 Carat Blu Zircon Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Fine and unusual cocktail ring centering an emerald cut Natural Blu Zircon, weighing approx. 5.00
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.30 Carat Diamond and White Gold Marquise Cluster Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning fine and impressive 1.30 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970 s Diamond Cluster 18K Gold Dome Nugget Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
 Cocktail Ring is Crafted in Solid 18K Yellow & White Gold and weighs 13.3 grams. The top measures 17 mm x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White Gold 0.78ct Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring MF08-012424
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
ring's top dimensions measure 18mm by 28mm.This 18K White Gold 0.78ct Diamond and 4.58ct Ruby Cocktail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold

2.60 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Cluster Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous collection of round brilliant Diamonds for making a cocktail ring! There are a total of
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique 1.53 Carat Diamond Cluster Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique French 1.53 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold ring, 18k white gold set
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Blue topaz diamond ring Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 2ctw round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.75 Carat Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 3.75 carat ruby and 0.48 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster style dress ring
Category

1990s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Mid-Century 11.65 Carats Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style cocktail ring centers an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 6.65 carats
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 1970s 7.84 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 7.84 carat blue sapphire and 0.40 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen 14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Total carat weight aprox. 0.50ct. Diamonds are VS2 clarity and J color. The ring is set in 14k white
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

2.10 Carat Aquamarine and 0.38 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage aquamarine and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Abstract 1960s Diamond Emerald Ring 14 Karat Gold Organic Branch Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage emerald & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Ruby 18ct Yellow White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A striking cluster ring set in 18ct yellow and white gold, featuring a vibrant marquise cut rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Jade Cluster Diamond Cocktail Ring. Glowing Apple Green.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. This ring is set in 18k white gold and diamonds. There are 78 white diamonds totaling 0.32cts that
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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

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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.