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Art Deco Platinum 1.80 Carat Natural Columbian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Approximately 1.80 Carats Accent Stone: 14 Baguette Cut Diamonds Carat Weight: Approximately 1.25 Carats
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Boodles Trilogy Ashoka Cut Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
By Boodles
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Boodles Trilogy Ashoka Cut Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Brand- Boodles Model- Trilogy Ashoka
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.83 ct Diamond Mounting Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive mounting ring is made of platinum and embellished with diamonds that total 0.83
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.37 ct Diamond Mounting Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
thickness of 3 mm and top height of 7 mm, while top dimensions measure 14 by 10 mm. The ring is set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.41 ct Diamond Mounting Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive mounting ring is made of platinum and embellished with diamonds that total 0.41
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elegant 1.6 Carat Red Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond Swirl 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
weighs approximately 1.6 carats. 15 baguette diamonds vary in size and weigh approximately .80 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s Jade Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Diamond Details: Cut: Single Cut (16 count) and Baguette Cut (14 count) Carat: 0.65 carat total weight
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Criss Cross Style Wrap Ring
Located in Towson, MD
baguette diamonds, approximately 1.25 carat total weight with matching G/H color and VS2/SI1 clarity. The
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Bridal Rings

Mid-Century 4.00 CTW Asscher Cut Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
is emerald cut and weighs approximately 1.35 carats - transparent medium green in color Diamond is
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Elegant 4.04 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Design White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
diamonds that surround the entire perimeter of the ring. Ring is 14 karat white gold. Sapphire is the
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.27Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 8 mm, while top dimensions measure 14 by 10 mm. The ring is set with a 6.31 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.86 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. The sapphire is surrounded by a halo of baguette diamonds totaling 0.86 carats. The ring has a band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Trinity Ring Fully Set with Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
collection. Diamonds Weight: 0.55 carat Cut: Baguette cut and Round cut Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P Quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Drop Diamond Earrings with 2.36 Total Diamond Weight
Located in Palm Desert, CA
carats, G color, VS Clarity. Diamonds consist of 4 Marquise, 2 Baguettes, and 52 round brilliant cuts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold, Amethyst, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Featuring A 10 Carat Baguette Cut Amethyst Accented By 22 Single
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.39 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds that total 0.39 carats. The ring has a band thickness of 3 mm, a top height of 8 mm, and top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1980s Men s 2.65 Carat Diamond Invisibly Set Yellow Gold Square Vintage Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Men's diamond ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The square top ring features 32 round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Australian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Pearl approx. 12mm - Diamond .60 total carats RING SIZE: US 7 - IT 14 - FR 54 - UK N/O, Resizable on
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique 0.75ct Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 24pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 0.75ct Shape: Baguette Color grade: D-E Clarity grade: SI
Category

2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.18 Ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
round and baguette diamonds totaling 1.18 carats. The ring has a band thickness of 2 mm, a top height of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.60 ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 8 mm, while top dimensions measure 14 by 10 mm. The ring is set with a 1.35 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.36 ct Diamond and Jade Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of platinum and set with a 2.78 ct jade and a total of 0.36 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.80 ct Diamond and Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 15.8 grams and boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top height of 15 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage GIA Burma No Heat Diamond 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA Burma No Heat Diamond 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring one GIA oval mixed
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.49 Carat Ethiopian Opal Oval Cab Diamond Accents 14K White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
(20 Pcs) 0.26 Carat, Baguette-cut White Diamond (4 pcs) 0.18 carat. This Ring is weight 3.79 grams
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.38 Carat Ethiopian Opal Oval Cab Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
(22 Pcs) 0.21 Carat, Baguette-cut White Diamond (6 pcs) 0.14 carat. This Ring is weight 4.29 grams
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.94 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire with 3.00 Carat of Diamonds Set in Platinum
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Fancy Yellow Cut Sapphire weighing 7.94 carats set in Platinum with 10 baguette diamonds on the
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

10.51 Carat GIA Certified Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire, 14 Baguette diamonds with 1 1/5 ct. in a prong-setting. This ring is GIA certified and
Category

20th Century Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.52 ct Round/Tapered Baguette Diamond and Sapphire Oval
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
that weighs 1.26 carats and with round and tapered baguette diamonds that amount to 0.52 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Luminous 1.00ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
clarity. Complementing the baguette diamonds are 14 sparkling round brilliant diamonds, totaling 0.35ct in
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.5 Carat Blue Sapphire and 1.2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Carat of Baguettes blue Sapphire. This is an estate piece 24 Round Brilliant cut diamond. Total
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 5.10 Carat Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Green Emerald-Cut Tourmaline 18k gold ring with diamond baguettes. The rich intensity of this green
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.60 ct Round and Tapered Baguette Diamonds and Sapphire
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carats of round and tapered baguette diamonds. The ring weighs 5.9 grams, boasting band thickness of 2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1ctw Diamond Three Row Diamond Band, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
cut, 14 stones - 1.9 - 2 mm -0.40 ctw - approximately .40 total carats -baguette, 4 stones -3.75
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fabulous 1.92 Carat Old European Cut Art Deco Diamond Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
14 Old European cut diamonds and 3 baguette cut diamonds of G/H colour and si/i clarity with a total
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10.02 Carat Van Cleef Arpels Platinum Ring G, VS1
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Grade : VS1 Very Good Faint Fluorescence 14 Baguette cut diamonds weight = 2.00 carat G-H, VS Authentic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Inlaid Dublet Opal Ring It Consists of 7 Square Opals Lined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
opals lined on both side with round diamonds that are approximately 0.50 carat total weight, G in color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.25ctw Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 10 Stacking Design
Located in McLeansville, NC
- H Clarity - I1 - I2 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.90ctw Cut - Baguette Color - G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
certified F-G, SI2 eye clean and very sparkly. Set in an Art Deco platinum ring with French cut Baguette
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold gold and diamond cocktail ring. This pear-shaped ring is made with 15 round and 14 baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold gold and diamond cocktail ring. This pear-shaped ring is made with 15 round and 14 baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold gold and diamond cocktail ring. This pear-shaped ring is made with 15 round and 14 baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold gold and diamond cocktail ring. This pear-shaped ring is made with 15 round and 14 baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold gold and diamond cocktail ring. This pear-shaped ring is made with 15 round and 14 baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Art Deco Style .44 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond Ring French Cut Sapphires
Located in Addison, TX
head tapering to 1.2mm at shank Finger to Top of Ring: 7.4mm Diamond Details: Cut: Old Miner Carat
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond Eternity Band 6.0 Carat
Located in Darien, CT
diamonds - 14 stones weigh 5.0 carats. Tapered baguette diamonds - 28 stones weigh 1.0 carats. Color is H
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1.10 Carat Red Ruby in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous brightly polished 14 karat yellow gold cocktail engagement anniversary ring features
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

18K White gold ring with sapphires, diamonds and tanzanite
Located in București, București
, 14 sapphires and 32 diamonds having a total of 1.56ct. Size:55. Size of this product can be adjusted
Category

2010s Romanian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, White Gold

Rachel Koen Diamond Mens Ring 10K Yellow Gold 4.39cttw
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are prong-set along half of this wide classic ring. The total diamond carat weight is 4.39 with
Category

2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Diamond 14k White Gold Ring. Featuring one marquise, two carre, four baguette, and 12
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1970s Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped EXQUISITE NEI 14KKP) ring set with six marquise shaped diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Emerald Cut Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Dual Tone Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
carat total and the 1.24 carat total baguette diamonds set between them. This ring has been expertly
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

18k White Gold 2.36ctw Fiery Diamond Checkerboard 9mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Straight Baguette Cut - Channel & Invisible Set - VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid Century Diamond and Emerald Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
total weight of approximately 0.50 carat, and 21 baguette cut diamonds with a total weight of
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This stunning white gold ring features a combination of 1.10 carats of brilliant and baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Diamond Wedding Ring Guard Wrap Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond wedding ring guard wrap crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Entourage Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
collection. Diamonds Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Brilliant cut and Baguette cut Colour: F-G Purity: SI-P Quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.