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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

Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
carats, oval, baguette semi-transparent, darkish red Diamond: 1.15 carats, round brilliant cut Color: G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring GIA Certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful emerald cut diamond engagement ring fashioned in 14 karat white gold. The emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

A Fabulous Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
baguette diamonds weigh a total of approximately 1.25 carats. The ring has a gross weight of approximately
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.95 Carat Engagement Ring circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
centers upon an old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.95 carat, (approximately VS, J-K color
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Chrysoberyl Diamond Ballerina Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold chrysoberyl and diamond ballerina ring. This right hand cocktail
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Coral Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
baguette-cut diamonds set around the ring in a stylish pattern. Hand-fabricated in platinum and ready to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds and 14 genuine baguette diamonds, weighing cumulatively 0.78 carats, graded H-I color and VS1-VS2
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond

Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Tsavorite Garnet weighing approximately 2.25 carats, accented by 4.17 carats of round brilliant and baguette
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Diamond Emerald Ring 14k Gold 2.15 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $4,950 LADIES FINE EMERALD AND DIAMOND 14 KT RING 2.15 TOTAL CT-weight This is a One of
Category

2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear-Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Towson, MD
0.70 carat. Surrounding the pear shaped center stone are 14 round brilliant diamonds weighing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
with a center sugarloaf emerald weighing approximately 1.30 carats, surrounded by a row of 14 baguette
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Scandinavian 1970 Brutalism Ring In 14Kt Gold With Lapis And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
settings, with 2 tapered baguette cut diamonds, 0.16 carats, white colorless F color, VS-1 clarity Weight
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring.
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat white gold and diamond ring. Centering an emerald cut diamond weighing approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Sapphire Wedding Wrap Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold diamond and sapphire wedding wrap ring. This stackable ring jacket
Category

Vintage 1970s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Ruby Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
weight of 3.00 carats, and 14 round-cut, and 6 baguette-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

EGL Certified 1.99 Carat Round Brilliant Cut G SI2 14 Karat Gold Wide Engagement
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold invisible set diamond ring, 1 brilliant cut diamond; EGL Certified 1.99 Carat Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Ballerina Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring, Emerald
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold emerald and diamond ballerina ring. This right hand ring features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Yellow Gold Multi-Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
carats (+-G/VS) surrounded by perfectly matched baguette and round cut diamonds, plus four small diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1970s Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
additional calibrated sapphires, baguette and round diamonds, the diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carat
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
blue sapphire straight baguettes, weighing around 2.26 carats in total. The ring's top is elegantly
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
0.45 carat, graded F color, VS clarity. Accented by 14 baguette, shield, and round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Gold Vintage 1960 s Oscar Heyman Burmese Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- 19 Round Diamonds F-H Color VS1 Clarity, Approximately 1.10 Carats, 14 Baguette Burmese Rubies
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
) diamonds weigh approximately 1.60 carats, fourteen (14) sapphires weigh approximately 3.00 carats. Size 6 1
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Sapphire Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
Cut Diamonds; Estimated Weight: 0.01 Carat Each 2 - 2.5mm X 1.25mm Straight Baguette Cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Ring Guard, 14K White Gold, Ring, Stackable Wrap Wedding
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold diamond ring guard. This stackable wrap wedding band features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Snake Ring 14k White Gold Sz 6 Estate Fine Serpent Jewelry Mixed Cuts
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed contemporary snake ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Mixed cut baguette and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco platinum and diamond ring. Centering an old European cut diamond, weighing 2.52 carats
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
14 baguette cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.80 carats, graded colorless, VS
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Entourage Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds Weight: 0.60 carat Cut: Brilliant cut and Baguette - Round cut Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow and White Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Accent Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
catching. That’s not all. A slew of natural round and baguette-cut diamonds — totalling up to 1 cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Mixed Metal, 10k Gold

Mid-Century Jadeite Diamond 14k White Gold Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
baguette cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.30 carat, graded G-H color, VS-SI clarity
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emeralds, Diamonds and Tanzanite Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large 14 carat cabochon Tanzanite dome ring surrounded by faceted, oval Columbian emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

Marquise Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA Certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning marquise diamond engagment ring. The 1.18 carat marquise diamond is graded F color and SI2
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Retro Period, Platinum, Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
, single and baguette cut diamonds which are each of H/I colour and SI-P1 clarity totalling 0.78 carat. The
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Emerald Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stone is an Oval cut emerald weighing 0.90 carats. Accented by 14 tapered baguettes, 6 marquises 0.71
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous asymmetrical Art Deco Style ring featuring an approximately 1.20-carat kite shape diamond
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Engagement Ring represents a lifetime of love and treasures. This Antique diamond ring is
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage GIA 1.87 Carat Burma No Heat Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Balleri
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 1.87 Carat Burma No Heat Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Ballerina Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Palladium
Located in Houston, TX
18.5mm by 9.0mm. There are 14 marquise, 15 emerald/baguette and two round diamonds totaling 3.25 carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Palladium

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 10-karat yellow and white gold engagement style ring set with fourteen (14) baguette diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14KT White Gold Ring with 1.75 ct Princess Cut and 24 Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
carats and 2 Baguette Cut diamonds weighing 0.25 carats - all 24 with a Color Range of: F-G, VVS. Ring
Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco GIA 3.01 Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Accented by six baguette cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.60 carat, graded F color, SI
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This estate 14-karat yellow gold ring showcases a sophisticated design with a striking combination
Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified Marquise Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a 2.01 carat marquise cut diamond center stone, flanked by two tapered baguette diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

20th Century Contemporary with Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
, along with baguette-cut diamonds totaling 1.40 carats and brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.80 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring Set in White Gold
Located in Trumbull, CT
Carat and additional approx 1.17 Carat Diamonds which is princess cut and Baguette. Size of the ring is
Category

Antique 1860s American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18K White Gold Art Deco Inspired Diamond Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.54 carat total and 14 tapered baguette diamonds weighing 0.29
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Art Deco Diamond and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.13 carat diamond and black onyx, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum, Black Opal and Diamond Statement Ring, October Birthstone
Located in McLeansville, NC
- 1.95 carat - diamonds - baguette cut, 4 stones - 2.5 x 1.5 - 3.25 x 1.5 mm - approximately .14 total
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

French Art Deco GIA Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, SI1 clarity. Accented by 14 baguette cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.25 carats
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Type A Jade 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Scrolling Navette Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bezel set with baguette and single diamonds Weighing approximately 0.25 carat total - eye clean and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
gleaming rhodium to heighten its luminosity. Natural diamonds totaling 1.0 carats, boasting G-H color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Exclusive White Gold Drop-Shaped Entourage Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
entourage setting with a dazzling display of 2.75 carats of brilliant and baguette cut diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.