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Midcentury Baguette Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.60 carats, graded E-F color, VVS-VS clarity. Crafted in 14
Category

Vintage 1950s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

3ct Pave Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ring, 18kt White Gold
Located in London, GB
diamonds and enhanced with brilliant cut diamonds. There is a total carat weight of 3ct. The ring is in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.40 Carat Diamond and Opal Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 11 mm, while top dimensions measure 16 by 14 mm. The ring is set with a 7.00 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Diamonds Round and Baguette Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Others: 14 round diamonds 6 baguette diamonds • Total carat weight: 0.90ct approximately Condition
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.93 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Prong set in basket and flanked by tapered baguette cut diamonds. Weighing approximately 0.22 carat
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Marquise Cut 2.00 Carat Cluster Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
, Baguette, & Round Brilliant Total Carats: 2.00ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Face Height (north to south
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.44 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 6 mm, while top dimensions measure 11 by 14 mm. The ring is set with a 0.60 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.45 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
0.45 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 6.6 grams and boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top height of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.45 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
0.45 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 7.4 grams and boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top height of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.46 Carat Diamond and Aquamarine Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
0.46 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 6.6 grams and boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top height of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.60 Carat Total Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
polished 14 karat white gold and features 0.55 carats of rubies that are round cut and yellow gold prong
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1950 s Mid-Century 1.74 Carats Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass ring centers two mirrored pear cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 1.24 carats One
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.20 Carat Natural Vivid Pink Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Cocktail Classic
Located in New York, NY
& round diamonds: H-color, Si-1 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold 5.8 grams. ring width: 13.3mm current
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

S. Wechter Co. 1950s 0.62 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
baguette cut diamonds. Weighing approximately 0.06 carat total - eye clean and bright. Completed by tapered
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940 s Retro 1.29 Carats Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white gold shoulders channel set with baguette cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 0.45 carat
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Retro 0.75 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Unisex Fishtail Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
has round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with baguette cut diamonds. Flanked North to South by
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.59 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This brightly polished 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring features a 0.59 carat sapphire in the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Retro Baguette Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
tapered baguette cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.40 carat, graded colorless, VS
Category

Vintage 1940s Band Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.90 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
and top height of 9 mm, while top dimensions measure 14 by 14 mm. The ring is set with a 0.80 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 7 mm, while top dimensions measure 12 by 14 mm. The ring is set with a sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.11 Carat Diamond and Tourmaline Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats and a total of 1.11 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 8.9 grams and boasts band thickness of 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.50 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
that weighs 0.69 carats and a total of 0.50 carats of diamonds. The ring boasts band thickness of 2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.00 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carat of diamonds. The ring weighs 10.6 grams, boasting band thickness of 3 mm and top height of 10 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.26 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 5.8 grams and boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top height of 8 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.90 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 7 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm and top height of 10 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.47 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 10 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm and top height of 13 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.45 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 8 mm, while top dimensions measure 14 by 12 mm. The ring is set with a 1.92 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.80 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
0.80 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 6 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm and top height of 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.70 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 12 mm, while top dimensions measure 18 by 14 mm. The ring is set with a 9.93 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.24 Carat Diamond and Tanzanite Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 9 mm, while top dimensions measure 14 by 10 mm. The ring is set with a 2.90 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.43 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 14 mm, while top dimensions measure 15 by 15 mm. The ring is set with a 10.16 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.17 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
rubellite ring stand out. Designed in brightly polished 14 karat white gold, this ring features an oval cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.45 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
0.45 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 6.6 grams and boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top height of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.66 Carat Diamond and Jade Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 6 mm, while top dimensions measure 12 by 14 mm. The ring is set with a 2.92 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.71 Carat Diamond and Opal Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 12 mm, while top dimensions measure 14 by 15 mm. The ring is embellished with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.37 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 6.9 grams and boasts band thickness of 5 mm and top height of 9 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.54 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 6.5 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm and top height of 8 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.62 Carat Diamond and Alexandrite Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
of 0.62 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 7.2 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm and top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.86 Carat Diamond and Tanzanite Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 7.2 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm and top height of 10 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.38 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
0.38 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 6.8 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm and top height of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.00 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed in brightly polished 14 karat yellow gold, this beautiful diamond and sapphire ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

0.58 Carat Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
brightly polished 14 karat yellow gold, this beautiful ring features a 0.58 carat tsavorite garnet center
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

0.78 Carat Colombina Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
carats of shimmering baguette cut diamonds channel set on this band and the matching band. Emerald is a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carat Marquise Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
channel set baguette cut diamonds frame each side of the slightly rounded band, totaling 0.42 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

4.94 Carat Oval Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
shimmering baguette cut diamonds that are invisibly channel set down the sides of the band totaling 0.50
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Round, Baguette, and Marquise Diamonds and Opal Oval Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
, baguette, and marquise diamonds that amount to 0.84 carats. The ring weighs 8.7 grams, boasting band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 6.60 Carats Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
baguette cut diamonds. Weighing in total approximately 0.30 carat with F/G color and VS clarity. Tested as
Category

20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Princess Cut Three-Diamond Side Baguette Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
design, this spectacular three-diamond 14 karat white gold engagement ring features a 0.92 carat Princess
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.72 Carat Oval Rubellite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
raspberry tourmaline is prong set in the center with a weight of 1.72 carats. Shimmering baguette diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.05 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
1.05 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 10.5 grams and boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top height of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.71 Carat Diamond and Opal Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 12 mm, while top dimensions measure 14 by 15 mm. The ring is embellished with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 4.10 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 20.9 grams and boasts band thickness of 2.5 mm and top height of 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.69 Carat Diamond and Jade Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 8 mm, while top dimensions measure 18 by 14 mm. The ring is set with a 2.21 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

14K White Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
. This glistening ring is crafted in 14 karat white gold and has a total diamond weight of 1 3/4 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Baguette and Marquise Diamonds and Opal Platinum Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds that amount to 0.52 carats. The ring weighs 7.7 grams, boasting band thickness of 2 mm and top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1990s The ring weighs 11.80 grams and is a size 5. Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.19 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold and Palladium Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
diamond accents and baguette diamonds add shimmering light to the shoulders of the ring. Four sturdy
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Palladium

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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.