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Natural Emerald Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
2.60 Carat Natural Emerald 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Total Ring Weight
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Solid White Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
5.12 Carat Natural Emerald 14 Karat Solid White Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Total Ring Weight
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Tourmaline 22.98 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
tourmaline weighs 22.98 carats and the ring contains 14 straight baguette shaped diamonds weighing 1.91
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

9.21 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sapphire and diamond square cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Size 7. The ring is bead
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco Jade diamond ring in 14 karat white gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco Jade diamond ring in 14 karat white gold. Elegant ring set with an oval cabochon of jade
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Regal Certified 1.62 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
1.62 Carat supreme vibrant red colour, exceptionally beautiful Comes fully certified Diamonds are .70
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Triple Row Baguette Piano Key Band
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In an Art Deco inspiration, featuring a central row of Channel set Baguettes totaling 1.30 carats
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Custom 14 Karat White Gold Princess-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
clarity. Flanking this gorgeous stone are two tapered baguette cut diamonds totaling an approximate
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alluring Aquamarine, Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
a beautiful lagoon. Six (6) dazzling baguette-cut diamonds glisten and shine against of the sea of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.80 Carat Diamond Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
channel set with 14 baguette cut rubies. The estimated total carat weight of diamonds is, 1ct. Approximate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.60 Carat Diamond G VVS VS Dazzling Dinner Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Baguette cut Diamonds for .50 Ct G VVS to fit the exclusive design of rectangular crown Please note all
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Emerald Vintage Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 14K White Gold • Finger Size: 3.5 • Gram Weight: 3.9 Grams • Diamond Carat Weight: 1 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Diamond and Black Spinel Flower Ring with 7.75 Carat Diamonds, Modern Cocktail
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
accented with black spinels weighing approximately 5 carats. The ring shank consists of baguette diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tanzanite and Diamond Marquise 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
Diamonds, with a further 14 tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds. The Band is polished, half low round & measures
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Light Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold 3 Carats Total
Located in Aurora, Ontario
round brilliant cut diamonds and 14 baguette cut diamonds: 2.04 carat total weight colour: H-I clarity
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.33 Carat Brown Diamond White Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brown Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring The Emerald Cut Brown Diamond weighs 1.02 Carats and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Pink Topaz and Diamond Custom Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Lake Havasu City, AZ
ring or a beautiful fashion piece. The Topaz weighs 1.41 carats and it is surrounded in a diamond halo
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

PGS Certified Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Lake Havasu City, AZ
stunning and weighs 1.85 carats, along with tapered baguettes and round brilliant cut diamonds, all VS and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Men s Diamond Pompeii "Crossed Arrows" Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Men's Roman Pompeii Diamond Ring features a total of 9 Baguettes totaling 1.10 carats ranking
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Pearl Crossover Estate Ring
Located in New York, NY
• 14K White Gold Diamond & Pearl Crossover Estate Ring • Metal: 14K White Gold • Finger Size: 5.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Rings

Art Deco 1.25 Carat F-G Diamond Ruby Platinum Buckle Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
-G, Clarity: SI1, accented by 14 round brilliant-cut diamonds and 3 baguette-cut diamonds: .45 carats
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Dinner Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Aurora, Ontario
tapered baguette cut diamonds weigh: 0.26 carat total weight and are Vs2-Si2 clarity, H-I colour. The
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Plus Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
/worn Gems: 1 emerald cut diamond of approx 1.20 Ct (6.96 mm. x 5.33 mm. - H/VS1) – 2 baguette and 14
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emis Beros 11.71 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Statement Ring
By Emis Beros
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tanzanite gemstone at center that weighs 7.56 carats, 14 baguette-cut near colorless diamonds VS clarity, 12
Category

2010s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Brown Diamonds, Pink Tourmaline and Sky Blue Topaz Ring
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
sizes) (Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.12 ct) The perfect and unique ring to give to your sister, friend
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cluster Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

3.30 Carat Total Weight Diamond Fashion Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
surround 22 baguette cut diamonds weighing 1.25 carats. This is sure to be your new favorite ring.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 4 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Faceted ↣ Treatment: Heat ↣ Total Carat Weight: 4ct SIDE Diamond ↣ Count: 14 ↣ Shape: Baguette Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14 MM Pearl ring flanked with 40 baguette diamonds, 3.50 cts and 28 round diamonds, 5.03 carats, in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Blue Pear Shaped Ceylon Sapphire/Diamond Ring 2.35 Carats Total
Located in Birmingham, MI
This classic, glamorous 14 karat yellow gold ladies ring features a scintillating, highly
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Atelier All Day 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Pinky and "Midi" Ring
By Atelier All Day
Located in New Orleans, LA
Shop our delicate 14K pinky ring with a simple and clean baguette-cut gemstone The perfect pinky
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Double Emerald 14 Karat ByPass Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Emerald ByPass Ring features two central Cabochon cut [Slightly Opaque] Intense Green
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.23 Ct. Diffused Sapphire .25 Carat TW Diamond 14K White Gold Ring 5.60gm
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
with no eye visible inclusions. The sapphire is flanked by 10 baguette diamonds totaling .25 carat. The
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.83 Carat Green Tourmaline Ballerina Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
carats of Channeled Colorless Nearly Flawless Baguette cut Diamonds ranking an E-F Color & VVS1-VVS2
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Atelier All Day 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Pinky "Midi" Band Ring
By Atelier All Day
Located in New Orleans, LA
Shop our delicate 14K pinky ring with a simple and clean baguette-cut gemstone The perfect pinky
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paris Craft House 1.02 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in 18 Karat White Gold, PARIS Craft House Sapphire Diamond Ring carries a 1 .02ct Oval-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Sublime Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
of 28 fancy Baguette Cut Diamonds. The total carat weight of this ring is 2.91 carats by gauge and
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Late Art Deco 1.40 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond PT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Sapphire and Diamond ring Magnetic Pink Natural NO HEAT Sapphire of 1.40 CT is the star of this ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bande Style Ring 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds Made in Italy
Located in MIlan, IT
18 Karat White gold ring set with total 1.43 Carats of diamonds both round and baguettes shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2 Carat GIA Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring contains a focal G.I.A. Certified 2 carat Oval cut Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Simon G 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Simon G 18K White Gold and Diamond Ring. The center diamond is 0.73 carats. It is 4 prong set. It
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rubellite and Diamond Jewelry Suite
Located in Westfield, NJ
within a border of four baguette diamonds and a pear cut rubellite at each corner, (tce 5.20 carats, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage circa 1970, Certified Emerald Diamond White Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
luminous green emerald, beautifully clear and weighing 1.30 ct. 18 diamonds in brilliant and baguette cuts
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
perfect mix of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds. Ring has a total weight of 3.13 carats. Center
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Halo Engagement or Wedding Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 14 Karat White Gold Engagement or Wedding Ring featuring 1 Round Brilliant Diamond 1.08
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Multi Diamond Two Tone Engagement Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate 0.30 carat center diamond two tone gold engagement ring. This 14 karat white gold and yellow
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.80 Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate 0.80 sapphire and VS diamond ring. This 14 karat white gold oval sapphire ring has .25 carat
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century European Cut 35 Carat Amethyst Solitaire Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed completely of 14 Karat Yellow Gold, featuring a focal 35 carat Natural Intense Purple
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
ring. 14 vibrant baguette diamonds have an approximate total weight of 1.25 carats with approximately F
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Radiant Ruby Diamond Ring: Timeless Elegance in 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Natural Ruby 14 Karat Solid White Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Ring Size 7 Total Ring Weight: 3.8 Grams
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Green Jadeite Diamond Halo 18K Cocktail Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
diamonds in a rich golden 18K ring setting. Hallmarks: 750 Center Gemstone Gemstone: Jadeite Carat Weight
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Strong Design Artist Jewelry French Platinum Ring with Diamonds from the 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
architectural unit with ascending brilliant cut diamonds and the platinum square exterior form with 3 baguette
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A 14 karat yellow gold vintage pear shape ruby and white diamond ring. Well saturated ruby has a
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Crazy Band
Located in Cali, CO
18 carat white gold band with 14 trapeze cut diamonds weighing 1.10 carats total, G-H Color, VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Crazy Band
Diamond Crazy Band
$1,500 / item
White Gold Round and Fancy Cut Diamond Spray Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A feminine and dynamic 14 karat white gold round brilliant, marquise and baguette cut diamond spray
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
diamond weight of approximately 0.95 carats, F/G/H colour, VS1-SI1. Dimensions of ring head: Length: 17mm
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.61 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Blue Topaz 14Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
An art-deco inspired vivid Pink Sapphire ring. This geometric design features a 1.61 carat Pink
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ruby Snake Fashion Ring Unique Ruby Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
, unique vintage art deco ruby wedding ring, ruby diamond ring, victorian ruby ring, diamond engagement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

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Baguette Diamond Ring 14 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the baguette diamond ring 14 carat you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 88 vintage or 357 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a baguette diamond ring 14 carat from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a baguette diamond ring 14 carat has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by TJD, DGI and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. See these pages for a baguette cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a baguette diamond ring 14 carat, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Baguette Diamond Ring 14 Carat?

The price for a baguette diamond ring 14 carat starts at $375 and tops out at $196,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,900.

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.