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2000 s 1.59 CTW Baguette Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring baguette cut diamonds set to front in a graduated channel Channel walls are prong set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 2.50 Carats Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of baguette cut diamonds - tapered and straight. Weighing in total approximately 2.00 carats with G/H
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring channel set to front with baguette cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.00 carat
Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Baguette Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baguette diamonds and white gold half-eternity ring. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ1017B. Scroll down
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Baguette Diamond White Gold Wide Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
carats of baguette diamonds channel-set along 5 adjacent rows, intersected by subtly elevated 'straps' of
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Baguette Green Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This beautiful vintage ring 14 karat yellow gold ring includes 2 Baguette cut green emeralds and 1
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt White Gold Ring with Baguette Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
14 graduated baguette diamonds, weighing approximately 0.85 carats. This stunning piece is designed
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 14 Karat White Gold Pavé Diamond and Baguette Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 14K white gold pave diamond and baguette band ring. Showcasing 16 baguette shaped diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.98 Carat Round Diamond and Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring 1980s
Located in Towson, MD
of diamonds. Twenty-three round brilliant and ten baguette-cut diamonds, 0.98 total carat weight with
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 17.5 Carats VS-SI F Diamond Colossal “Lucky 7” Baguette Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Incredibly sparkly 18 karat white gold cocktail ring features 7 rows of baguette diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
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 More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Baguette Ruby and Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
carats for a tantalizing sight. Ring Size 6.5 Band 3mm Top 7mm Dimensions 14 x 18mm
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro 0.65 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fishtail Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is comprised of three tiered rows of diamonds with a fishtail profile.Centering bar set
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

4.86 Carat Diamonds and Baguette Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
big flower entirely studded with white diamonds and baguette diamonds in the centre. This ring is
Category

1990s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1.98 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This unique Diamond ring features a 1.50CT Round Brilliant Cut Diamond. The featured diamond is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.97 Carat Three Row Diamond Wide Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
in color and VS in clarity Approx. 1.26ctw of baguette cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Diamond Band
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold band set with twenty-four baguette diamonds, approximately 0.50 carat
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.70 Carat Marquise Baguette Round Diamond Gold Swirl Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Marquise, round and baguette swirl crown design three-stone cocktail ring, set in 14 white
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

14 Karat White 2.43 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
surrounded by .36 carat weight H-I color and VS1-VS2 calrity Baguette Diamonds. The ring is size 7.5. The
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.20 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
emerald and a total of 0.20 carats of diamonds. Offered in brand new condition, this item includes a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Gold Ring with Brilliant and Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
. This ring features a breathtaking combination of brilliant and baguette cut diamonds, each one set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 3/4 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
luminous display of brilliance. The intricate design features 77 round-cut diamonds and 14 baguette-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-Century 0.60 Carats Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fishtail Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring centers row of bar set baguette cut diamonds With rows of single cut diamonds above and
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

2.74 Carat Marquise Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and 68 Baguettes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 14 karat yellow gold is a 2.74 carat Marquise, Color L, Clarity VS. There are 68 baguette
Category

Vintage 1980s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

3.06 Carat Round Baguette Diamond Three Row Wide Band 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k white gold Diamond Details: Approx. 1.65ctw of baguette cut Diamonds and approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14.83 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
, Approximate 3.30 carats 64 round brilliant cut G-H SI baguette diamonds, Approximate .75 carats Size 6 ¾ and
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1980s Diamond Platinum Baguette Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
centered round-cut diamond approx. 3.47 carats, J-K color, VVS clarity. Surrounded by 14 baguette and 2
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.6ctw Diamond Baguette Dome Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond tapered baguette 3 x 1.25 mm - 14 - .77 3.25 x 1.75 - 8 - .64 approximately 1.44
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Baguette Eternity Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
! Diamonds 1.50 Carats twt 14 Diamonds Quality G Color, VS Clarity Width 3.8mm Size 7, can be custom made in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

0.89 Carat Marquise Orange Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
sapphire is the star of the show while the 0.59 carat total brilliant baguette diamond accents add the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise and Baguette Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: 7 PCS MARQUISE CUT APPRX 0.48CTW diamonds: 18 PCS BAGUETTES
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov, 2.03 Total Carats Baguette and Round Diamond Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
18 brilliant round diamonds on either side of the ring. Baguette diamonds weigh 0.84 carats total, F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 0.75 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set to the front with round and straight baguette cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.75 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Men s 0.75 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Band Wedding Ring Size 10
Located in Miami, FL
Men's 0.75 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Band Wedding Ring Size 10 Enjoy this 14 karat white
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950 s Mid-Century 1.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat with G/H color and VS clarity Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 5 & sizable
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Band Ring with Ct 2.50 of Baguette and Diamond Cut Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
Band ring with three rounds of Baguette and Diamond Cut Diamonds, for a total weight of: ct 2.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Band Ring with Ct 2.50 of Baguette and Diamond Cut Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
Band ring with three rounds of Baguette and Diamond Cut Diamonds, for a total weight of: ct 2.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Band Ring with Ct 2.50 of Baguette and Diamond Cut Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
Band ring with three rounds of Baguette and Diamond Cut Diamonds, for a total weight of: ct 2.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Marquise Brilliant .75 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
shimmering white diamond accents which beautifully grace the ring’s shoulders. This ring is a size 5
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring with Baguette Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
off a classic cluster look. The ring contains 22 round brilliant diamonds and ten baguette diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Round, Baguette, and Tapered Baguette Diamond and Opal Oval Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
, baguette, and tapered baguette diamonds that amount to 0.35 carats. The ring weighs 4.6 grams, boasting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10K Yellow and White Gold 1/10 Carat Baguette and Round-Cut Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 14 Diamonds Includes 6 Round and 8 Baguette-Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold

Channel Set Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 14 karat yellow gold are 20 baguette cut diamonds with a total diamond weight of 2.00 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.50 TCW Baguette Round Diamond and 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This 14 karat white gold statement ring is set with a dazzling combination of 108 baguette-shaped
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.00 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Tapered Baguette Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Leave a lasting impression when you pair this majestic tanzanite and diamond ring with your
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

0.84ct Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
carats, and 8 additional stones, baguette cut natural diamonds, with a total carat weight of 0.38 carats
Category

2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1950 s Mid-Century 2.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chevron Band Rings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two pointed chevron style bands comprised of baguette and marquise cut diamonds Total diamond
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

1.69 Carat Pink Sapphire and Baguette Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
modern bypass ring. This elegant piece features a beautiful 1.69 carat round vivid pink diamond. The
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

0.75 Carat Emerald Cut Citrine Garnet and Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
garnet and diamond ring. This ring has been carefully crafted of 14 Karat yellow gold and features a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Retro 0.54 Carats Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Buckle Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white gold fastener with bead set single cut diamonds. Weighing approximately 0.18 carat total - eye
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...

1.31 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Ring and Wedding Band 14 Karat Gold GIA Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
); Baguette & Round Brilliant (accents) Solitaire’s Carat: 0.93ct Accents’ Carats: 0.38ctw Total Carats
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Diamond Baguette Cocktail Band with Mauve Spinel in 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
diamond baguettes. The baguettes are slightly graduated but average about 14 points each, for a total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro .55 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flanked by tapered baguette cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.10 carat total, G color and VS clarity
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Tapered Baguettes
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring Featuring 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Weighting Exactly 0.25
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow and White Gold Baguette Diamond Solitaire Band Weighing 0.35 Carats
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow and white gold stacking ring, solitaire or engagement ring One Baguette diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Regal 0.45 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flanked by straight baguette cut diamonds on both sides, weighing approximately 0.05 carat total, G/H
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Square 2.20 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
between two glittering baguette diamond accents which lead down to the ring’s smoothly polished shank
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 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.