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Emerald Ring 14k Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing emerald ring crafted from 14k gold, featuring diamonds. The four-prong set emerald
Category

Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, 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

Diamond and 14k Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Ring 14k Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Gold Engagement Ring Yellow Gold Band Light weight can
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.5 Grams Stone: 0.69 TCW Diamond (1.75 - 2.25 mm, 0.02-0.04 ct.) Face of Ring: 15.62 x 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking 14K yellow gold ring from the 1960s features a bold, open work nugget design
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14kt yellow gold diamond cluster ring with 4 larger natural mined diamonds ranging from .42 to .50
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Effy 14k White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
This Effy 14k white gold ring features a dazzling cluster of diamonds, creating a bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k yellow gold and diamond cluster ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 11.8 grams gross weight
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond cluster ring in 14k yellow gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 8.2 grams gross
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Diamond color grade: K. Diamond clarity: I. Ring size: 7
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.80ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. Weighs 6.7g. .80tcw, Clarity- SI2-I1 Color - H-I. Size 6. The
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold and diamond cluster ring. Tests 14k and weighs 4.9 grams. The diamonds are
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. There is 1.00tdw in Round Brilliant Cuts. Clarity ranging
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 2.30ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K white gold diamond cluster ring. There is 2.30tdw, the center stone is .30ct, and the rest
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond gold cluster ring in 14k Whitegold
Located in Berlin, BE
14K White Gold Cluster Ring with Total 1.7ct A refined cluster ring crafted from 14K white gold
Category

20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.65ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This beautiful, cluster 14 karat white gold ring weighs 4.40 grams The cluster of diamonds consists
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.73ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This cluster style 14 karat yellow gold ring weighs 7.50 grams. It contains a 6x4mm pear-shaped
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Contemporary Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous contemporary diamond cluster ring, made in 14k white gold, is absolutely stunning
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking 14K gold ring showcasing a cabochon emerald surrounded by old-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Diamond Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams ​ ​Diamond Count: 5
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.98 carats. The gorgeous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring. 14k yellow gold Engagement Ring. Marquise Diamond cluster
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
diamonds with estimated 0.30ctw 5.5mm by 9mm formed Marquise cluster
Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold ​ ​Diamond Count: 17 brilliant cut Diamond Carat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold ​ ​Diamond Count: 23 brilliant cut Diamond Carat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring With Natural Diamonds
Located in Media, PA
everyday elegance (Style) This stunning 14K yellow gold ring features a dazzling cluster of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k Gold. Well made solid and heavy ring featuring approx
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold Forever Promise Ring Valentine Ring Light weight can
Category

2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Estate Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Estate 14k Yellow Gold Diamond. 1.00ct Cluster Ring. SI - I Clarity. Size 10.5. 4.5 grams
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring .35tdw, 4.4gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring .35tdw, 4.4gr 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Marquise Ring. Diamond Ring. 14k Gold Ring. Multiple Diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: Silver Adjustable Style: Mid-century Beautiful Diamond Ring. Made sometime in 80s, shows minimal signs
Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cluster Hallmarked HDS
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cluster Hallmarked HDS This estate ring is finely crafted in solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Clustered Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
fit. Ring size: 4.5 Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 6.4 grams Diamond color: H Diamond clarity: SI
Category

2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming mid-century diamond cluster ring, crafted in 14K white gold, features a beautifully
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Opal Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Opal Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1990s. The Black Opal Diamond 14k Yellow
Category

1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This grand 14K white gold marquise-shaped cluster ring from the 1960s showcases a stunning
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage, free-form style diamond ring in 14k white gold setting. Tests 14k and weighs 8 grams. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond ring with marquise shaped diamonds set in 14k yellow gold. Tests 14k and weighs 2.5 grams
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.50tdw, 9.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold and diamond cocktail ring. Tests 14k using an electronic tester. The gross
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Diamond Row Cluster ring. Genuine Natural diamonds. 14k White gold Cluster
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
color: White Style: Mid-century Beautiful 14k White Gold 2row Diamond Cluster ring. Full 0.75ctw total
Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

White Gold

14k Diamond Dazzling Cluster Ball Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous diamond ring stamped in solid 14K diamond cluster white gold. The mesmerizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Gold 5.1 Carat Diamond Cluster Freeform Nugget Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
14K Gold 5.1 Carat Diamond Cluster Freeform Nugget Ring A uniquely designed ring mounted with
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 14k white gold and diamond cluster cocktail ring. 6.71 Grams TW. Marked 14k. Over 3 carats
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.70ctw Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Shine bright with this exquisite 0.70ctw diamond cluster ring, crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.27ctw Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 7.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Discover the sophisticated beauty of our 0.27ctw diamond cluster ring, crafted in stunning 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Opal Cluster Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
:  14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4 grams   **Due to the uniqueness of the opal stone, there are flashes of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - sapphire, 1 stone - pear cut - 7 x 5.1 x 3.1 mm - approximately .85 carat - diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.08ctw Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 4.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut/ single cut 1.8 - 4.4 mm approximately 1.08 total carats FG
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Blossom Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Ring Blossom Engagement Ring Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.73 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.73 TDW This terrific vintage ring is finely crafted
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid Century opal diamond 14k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-color, framed by 16 sparkling diamonds. Set in 14k white gold, it reflects the graceful glamour of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow & White Gold Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 0.25ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow and white gold vintage diamond cluster Ring. This beautiful ring has 9 round brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Cluster Ring in Two Tone 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cluster ring with 0.52 ct. good quality white diamond ovals, marquises, and rounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

0.89ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold Size 8
Located in McLeansville, NC
- G Clarity - SI1 - I1 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 5.1 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 10 mm Rise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.5 #16542
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring This beautiful sparkling ring is set with 3 center round
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.95ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold Size 8.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - VS2 - SI1 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 4.9 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 25.6 mm Rise Above
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.28ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 10.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Diamond Settings Weight: 7.2 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 9.8 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Wide Cocktail 1.45cts Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Wide Cocktail 1.45cts Cluster This estate ring was a part of estate
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1980s Marquis Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Marquis Sapphire Diamond 14k yellow gold cluster ring. The Marquis Blue Sapphire and diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

0.75ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
- I Clarity - VS2 - SI2 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 5.2 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 15 mm Rise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men's Diamond Cluster Pinky Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mens diamond pinky ring in 14k yellow gold with a high polish finish. The diamond is flush set and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Gold Diamond Cluster Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 14k gold diamond cluster rings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 1756 vintage examples as well as 1033 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of 14k gold diamond cluster rings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc., TJD and DGI produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of round cut, oval cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of 14k gold diamond cluster rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 14k Gold Diamond Cluster Rings?

Prices for 14k gold diamond cluster rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $67,750, while 14k gold diamond cluster rings, on average, fetch $1,976.

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.