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14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond Cluster
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Diamond Cluster Size 6.5 5.3 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 8.5- This sparkling ring features 29 round
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 44 round & baguette cut = 0.98cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 27 round brilliant cut = 0.76cttw Color: I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold with Center Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold With Center Diamond Cluster Ring 0.25 total diamond weight. Size 6.25 3.06
Category

2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Men's Diamond Ring Cluster Diamonds Men Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold approx
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage Men's Ring Diamond Men Ring Cluster Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k Yellow and White
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7. 1.00 total diamond weight 0.18 total
Category

2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Men's Ring Diamond Men Ring Cluster Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k Yellow and White
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 14 karat white gold ring with 25 brilliant cut diamonds set in a floral cluster setting
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Diamonds. 1.00 total diamond weight. Size 7.25 4 grams total
Category

2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 15 Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 15 Diamonds Size 10 with 9.80 grams in total weight.
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Emerald Flower, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Astonishing cluster ring in 14k white gold. The ring is designed with an hexagonal shape which is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.20 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k rose gold Diamonds: seven round brilliant cuts = 0.20 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Men's Ring Diamond Men Ring Princess Cluster Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k White Gold approx
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.75 #20709
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 9 JAGi Certified- This sparkling cluster ring
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940s Diamond Cluster 14 Karat Gold Engagement Promise Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
A lovely 14K gold Ring set with 7 Diamonds Totaling 1 Carat. Clarity VS, Color G/H. The ring is a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with Onyx and Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with Onyx and Diamonds Size 6. 8 round diamonds 3.60 grams total
Category

2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 round emerald weighing .60pts. and 15 round
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Men's Diamond Ring Vintage Cluster Nugget design Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k Yellow and White
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage Men's Ring Diamond Men Ring Cluster Diamonds Men Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold approx
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring weights 4.9 grams and is a size 7.
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.70 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.70 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring is a size 8 and weights 4.9 grams.
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring is a size 6 and weights approx 4.8
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 karat Yellow gold Diamond Ring Dome Cluster invisible setting.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Princess cut diamonds - cluster invisible setting Total diamond -1.75 carat HI- VVS nice good
Category

Early 2000s Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous cluster ring in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted with an amethyst and,laterally
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Assorted Shapes White Diamonds Cluster 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Assorted White Diamonds Cluster 14k Gold Ring. The ring is stunning with featured round and
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Silver and 14 Karat Gold Floral Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
collection or a meaningful gift, this Antique Silver and 14K Gold Diamond Cluster Ring is a stunning example
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Emerald Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat .30 Carat
Located in New York, NY
carat natural round diamonds 14 karat yellow gold 2 grams Depth of ring 6 mm Size 6 and 1/4 we may
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic retrò ring in 14 kt white gold and rose gold mounted with a central pearl surrounded by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

3.73 Carat Apatite Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic and beautifully designed Apatite and Diamond Ring! This ring has a 3.33 carat Oval Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Apatite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.40 Carat Diamonds Raised Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
1.40ct. Natural round diamonds cluster ring. Rounds & Full cut Brilliants H-color Vs-2 Si-1
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold and Platinum Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14K White Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

1.85 Carats Diamond Cluster White 14 Karat Gold Ring 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is stunning in person, 9 Diamond 14K White Gold Ring. Center stone is .65 points H Color SI-1
Category

Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

14 Karat White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14k White Gold Diamonds: 9 round brilliant cut = 0.45cttw Color: H
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7 #21348
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7 This sparkling ring features 19 round
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gabriel Bubble Ring Band, LR5649Y45JJ
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This Gabriel & Co. stunning 14 karat yellow gold cluster bubble ring band dripping with diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring Size 7 #20712
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7 This sparkling ring features 55 round brilliant
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5.75 #16994
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5.75 This sparkling ring features 43 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Pavé Diamond Cluster Stackable Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Pavé Diamond Cluster Stackable Band Ring Metal: 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Round Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) The ring is set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and has an approximate weight of 7.4 grams. The ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.00 Carat Diamonds Cluster Navette Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Austin, TX
14 karat white gold, while the ring band is made in 14 karat yellow gold, with white gold ovals for
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.25 Carat Round Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) The ring is set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and has an approximate weight of 9.2 grams. The ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Old European Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold Old European Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Ring Metal: 14k white gold Weight
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Blue Sapphire, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing cluster ring mounted in 14k white gold structure. The ring has a flower motif, consisting
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 14 karat gold band and brilliant diamonds crowns, Italy 1860s Ring size US 6.5
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White Pearl, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a frame of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 1.82 Carats Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 1890's. Ring size: 4 3/4 and sizable. Measures North to South 12.5 mm and
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.12 Carat Natural Diamonds Raised Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
1.12ct. Natural round diamonds cluster ring. (center: .25ct) Rounds & Full cut Brilliants G
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat "Chatham" Emerald Crystal Cluster and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat "Chatham" Emerald Crystal Cluster and diamond ring with 2 diamond weighing .22pts. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Crystal, 14k Gold

Vintage 8.00 Carat Diamonds Cluster Cocktail 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 8 Carats Diamonds Cocktail 14k White Gold Ring. The diamonds total weight approx 8 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring! This Emerald ring has a gorgeous unique look. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Oval Cluster Ring Size 7-7.25 #16970
Located in Washington Depot, CT
detailed 14K white gold. Top of ring measures 14 mm x 12 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Center Diamond Cluster
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Two Tone Gold Fashion Ring with Diamonds,. 0.75 total diamond weight. 2.34 grams total
Category

2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Design Cluster with Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby Ring circa 1970's Flower Design Cluster Center Stone round shape 5.0 mm Ruby Gemstone
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Brushed Finish Diamond Cluster Fashion Ring 1.50 TDW
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt White Gold Brushed Finish With Diamond Cluster Fashion Ring. Size 7.34. 1.50 Total diamond
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring, 14 Karat White Gold, Half Carat, Unique, Bombe, Waterfall
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
diamond carat weight! The diamonds are set in an asymmetric, waterfall design in beautiful 14 karat white
Category

1990s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-20th Century Diamond Spiral Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This vintage 14-karat white gold spiral diamond ring showcases a captivating design with a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.25 Carat Total Clustered Diamond Ring Set in Polished 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This shimmering diamond ring, set in 14 karat white gold, features a captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cluster Round Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This stunning vintage diamond cluster dome ring, elegantly set in gleaming 14 karat
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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14 Karat Gold Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 406 antique edition and 422 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 14 karat gold diamond cluster 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc., DGI and TJD 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 old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14 Karat Gold Diamond Cluster Ring?

Prices for a 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $41,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,029.

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.