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Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Vintage 14 karat yellow gold blue sapphire and diamond cluster style cocktail ring. Ring features a
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Fire Opal and Diamond 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Hand-Crafted 18KT White Gold Midcentury Fire Opal & Diamond Ring features a central 3 carat
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.02 Ct. Burma Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
This glamorous Mid-Century cocktail ring is a vintage classic. At the center is a 2.02 carat oval
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 0.58 Ct. Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring H SI1 in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant 0.58 carat old European cut diamond centers this bypass style Art Deco engagement ring
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.76 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - Ceylon Natural Blue Sapphire
Located in Tampa, FL
with 58 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carats and 14 baguette-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Mounting Set With Marquise Diamond D, VVS2, Round Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Chicago, IL
set diamonds weighing about 1.45 carats, G color, VS and 14 baguette rubies, channel set (with slight
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1930s Mounting Set with Marquise Diamond Gia D, VVS2 Round Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Chicago, IL
set diamonds weighing about 1.45 carats, G color, VS and 14 baguette rubies, channel set (with slight
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Intense Yellow and White Diamond Wide Eternity Band
Located in Wynnewood, PA
total weight. There are 14 straight cut baguette diamonds and 35 round brilliant cut diamonds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold 0.50 Carat G-SI2, circa 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous 14k white gold diamond engagement ring featuring approximate 0.50ct round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Halo Emerald Cut Emerald Diamonds Pendant Necklace, 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
mm x 3.50 mm SIDE DIAMONDS Count: 14 Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Color Grade: H Clarity Grade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Hand Engraved Diamond and Baguette Sapphire Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers presents: A beautiful hand engraved diamond and sapphire ring in 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Hand Engraved 0.42 Carat Diamond Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful hand engraved diamond and ruby ring in 14 karat white gold. Centered by a sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Timeless Contemporary 0.75 Carat Diamond Engagement Suite in White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
carat round brilliant cut diamond this ring features accenting baguette and brilliant cut diamonds along
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3.01 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Engagement Ring. 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold. measuring 7.68x7.61MM. Total Carat Weight on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1940s South Seas Pearl 1.60 Carat VS Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning Retro Mid Century 1950s South Sea Pearl 1.60 ct G/VS Diamond Ring Ring size 6-6.5
Category

Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

0.50 Carat Baguette Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This brightly polished 14 karat white gold diamond wedding stackable ring exudes ultimate style and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

.70 Carat Natural Baguette Diamonds Eternity Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
.70ct. Natural diamonds eternity baguette ring. F-G-color Vs-2 clarity. Ring: 2.5mm wide
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.02 Carat Natural Round Baguette Diamonds Eternity Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
2.02ct Natural Baguette & Rounds Diamonds Band F-G colors Vs-2 clarity Size 6.25 (we may not
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 2.00 Carat Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold 2.00 Carat Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring Metal: 14k white gold Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.06 Carat Diamond Pave Baguette Column Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI in clarity. Ring Measurements: 22mm x 10mm x 21.50mm Ring Size: 7 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Tapered Band, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Baguette Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
gold, this piece showcases a shimmering array of baguette cut diamonds set across the ring’s face which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Women s Ring Baguette 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
commitment! This 14k yellow gold ring showcases natural diamonds, which displaying baguette and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.88 Carats Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Unisex Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring features a row of baguette cut diamonds prong set to front Weighing approximately 1.88 carat
Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

0.92 Carat Baguette Diamond Band in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This brightly polished 14 karat white gold diamond wedding stackable ring exudes ultimate style and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

0.75 Carat Baguette Diamond in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This brightly polished 14 karat white gold diamond wedding stackable ring exudes ultimate style and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Baguette and Round Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: DIAMOND additional: N/A diamonds: 7 PCS carat total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2 Carat Baguette-Cut White Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Stone: Diamonds ✔ Diamond Carat: 2.10 carats total ✔ Diamond Cut: Baguette, Round ✔
Category

20th Century American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.10 Carat Baguette Diamond Band in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This brightly polished 14 karat white gold diamond wedding stackable ring exudes an ultimate style
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.29 Carat Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Stackable Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.29ctw Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Stackable Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950 s Mid-Century 0.75 Carat Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Leo Ingwer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is set to front with straight baguette and tapered baguette cut diamonds Bar set and
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

5.45 Carat Round Baguette Diamond Pave Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 5.45ct of round & baguette cut Diamonds. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round and Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold 3.00 Carat
By Gemma By WPD
Located in New York, NY
Brand New & Unworn. Photos of actual ring. Ring size 6.5. Total diamond weight: 3.00 cts Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.00 Carat Baguette Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
of 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds 1.00 carat total weight 15 Baguette diamond are .05 points having
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Over Baguette and Round Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold cross over baguette and round diamond ring, containing Specifications: main
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Blue Enamel and 0.45 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Open Work Ring 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Blue Enamel & 0.45ctw Baguette Cut Diamond Open Work Ring Product: Enamel and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Baguette and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds in approximately 0.50 carat total weight. The current ring size is 7US, but it can be resized to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in Towson, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with a 2.75 carat oval Tanzanite centered between two rows of Diamond
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and 1.04 Carat Diamond Ring with Baguette/Round Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring is made in 14k white gold. The round brilliant diamond weighs 1.04 carats. It is graded G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond: four tapered baguette cut diamonds = 0.40 carat weight Ring Size: 7 (please allow two additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 10.01 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
is adorned with 2 matching tapered baguettes, weighing 1.28 carats total weight, G-H color, VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

0.27 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond Station Stackable Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.27ctw Baguette and Round Diamond Station Stackable Ring Style: Women's Stackable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold round and baguette cut diamond stackable band ring. This ring features
Category

1990s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold, 0.52 Carat Round Diamonds with Baguette Sapphires Fashion Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
baguette shaped sapphires. The diamonds weigh 0.52 carats. The band of the ring measures 7.10mm in length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mens 14 Karat Yellow Gold and 0.45 Carat Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This handsome band is made in solid 14k yellow gold, and it is set with baguette-cut diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Roman Malakov 2.65 Carat Total Baguette and Round Diamond Wide Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and fashionable wide ring showcasing 14 baguette diamonds that elegantly graduating in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Round Brilliant Diamond Wide Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous baguette diamond band fashioned in 14 karat white and yellow gold. The band features 6
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Baguette Round Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Diamond and Pearl ring were inspired in a bow motif and crafted in 14K white gold
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Diamond Croissant Ring, 14K Gold, Baguette Diamond Ring, Ribbed Diamond Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold diamond croissant ring. This ring features a ribbed dome design with
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 14 Karat Yellow Gold and 1.00 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a 14K Yellow Gold lady's ring baguette and round diamonds approx 1.00ct Circa 1990 Size
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vivid Diamonds AGL Certified 3.66 Carat Columbian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, vivid green Columbian Emerald weighing 3.66 carats total. Surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen 14 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 1.50 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Round and baguette diamond cocktail fashion ring in 14K White Gold set with 1.50 carat of diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ladies Blue Star Sapphire and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. The diamonds weigh 0.25 carats. Each diamond is graded G in color and VS1 in clarity. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.7 Carat Round Brilliant Baguette Cut Diamond 3-Row Ring 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
& Baguette Cut Diamond Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 1.70 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.00 CTW Baguette Diamond Graduated Channel Set 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Baguette diamond channel set wedding band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The band features 9
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring with Alternating Round and Baguette Stones
Located in Towson, MD
14 karat White Gold Ring with alternating rows of .37 total carat weight Round Brilliant H-I color
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Spinel and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Engagement 3.17 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
purple spinel solitaire that is elegantly accompanied by two baguette cut diamond accents. This ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant and Baguette Engagement Ring 3.20 Carat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
GAI Certified 14K White Gold Round Brilliant and Baguette Engagement Ring This stunning diamond
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White 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.