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LB Exclusive Platinum 0.36 Ct Diamond and Tourmaline Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
set with a total of 0.36 carats of baguette and round diamonds forming a halo around the stunning 2.29
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.00 Ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds totaling 1.00 carats. The ring has a band thickness of 3 mm, a top height of 9 mm, and top
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond Dome Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Diamond: Carat Weight: 1.01 Cut: Round Color: H Clarity: VVS2 14 Round & 2 Baguette Diamonds: 0.64 Ctw
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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.39 Ct Diamond and Tourmaline Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
either side by a baguette diamond totalling 0.39 carats. The ring has a band thickness of 2 mm, a top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.81 Ct Diamond and Tourmaline Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This glamorous LB Exclusive Platinum 0.81 ct Diamond and Tourmaline Ring speaks for itself. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 2.43ctw Marquise Diamond Ballerina Ring Pendant Ringdant
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 4.65x8.6mm - 0.65ct (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sparkling 0.45ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Presenting a captivating 18k white gold diamond ring, boasting a total carat weight of 0.45ct in
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.55 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
by four prongs. The sapphire is surrounded by a 0.55 carat halo of round and baguette-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.80 Ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
surrounded by a halo of round, tapered baguette, and marquise-cut diamonds totaling 0.80 carats. The ring has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Natural Turquoise Diamond Platinum Large Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Light Blue Turquoise & Diamond ballerina style sparkly ring, Crafted in solid
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Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.76 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Report #2221713611) Accented By 14 Round and Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds of VS/SI Clarity and G/H Color
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.37 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
face of the ring. The center stones are accented by a halo of baguette and round-cut diamonds. Another
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow and White Gold Diamond Ring 1.00ct 4.9g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
brilliant-cut and baguette step-cut diamonds, offering a timeless and sophisticated design. The ring is set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke 18ct Yellow Gold Zambian Emerald Diamond Ring 5.41ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Bespoke 18ct Yellow Gold (acid tested) 37 stone Emerald & Diamond cluster ring. Oval Emerald 6
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Calibre Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
, Approximate Size US 6.25 The center diamond is a .20 carat Si1, G-H color old mine cut bezel set around 14
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14KT White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring (1 1/4 cttw, H-I Color, SI2-I1 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
tapering band is crafted in elegant 14 karat white gold and sparkles with baguette diamonds surrounded by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Oscar Heyman Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, 14 baguettes approximately 3.00 carat total, D-E color, VVS clarity. Oscar Heyman maker's mark. Circa
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

2.61ct Ruby Ring with Natural Diamond Accents in 14K Rose Gold Emerald Cut 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
baguette and round diamond accents. A stunning ring perfect for an eye catching engagement or anniversary
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2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern GIA Certified Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
, weighing approximately,  9.56 carats. On the side there are 14 baguette-cut diamond collectively
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1990s Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Art Deco 1930 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
settings, with 5 European round cut diamonds, 0.23 carats, white colorless G color, VS/SI clarity
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Multi-Band Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
3.30 carats of diamonds (1.14 carats of round ones and 2.16 carats of baguette ones). Band thickness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Early Modern Brilliant Diamond and Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
professionally cleaned and polished. Ring size: 6 Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 4.7 grams Natural Diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1ct Diamond Geometric Ring Estate 14k White Gold Mixed Cuts Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish geometric mixed cut diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Round brilliant and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1950 s GIA Apple Green Jade Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
of 14 round and 2 baguette-cut Genuine Natural Diamonds pave set with a G -H color and VS clarity
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

1970s Black Coral Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold bypass design ring set with one black coral tapered baguette tablet
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald-Cut Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald-cut Emerald Diamond Ring Emerald-cut emerald and diamond ring mounted in 14-karat yellow
Category

1990s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

21st Century Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold X Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
approximately 1.00 carats, This elegant ring measures approximately 20 mm x 14 mm, and it is currently a US
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Romantic Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Elegant Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Design Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Classic bypass style 14 karat yellow gold estate ring features a vivid, cornflower blue oval shaped
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1980s GIA Large Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamond Ballerina Ring is crafted in Solid Platinum, Weighing 24.4 grams and measuring 25 mm x 31 mm, 14
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1990s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum

ART-DECO 1930 Skyscraper Platinum Ring With Aquamarine, Sapphires Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
1.32 carats. Diamonds: Mounted in flush settings, with 14 well matched round brilliant cut of natural
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

0.50ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 60s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald cut diamonds ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mixed Cut Diamond Ring 0.79ct Vintage 14k White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage mixed cut diamond ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mixed Cut Diamond Band Estate 14k White Gold Stacking Ring Anniversary Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary estate mixed cut diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Turquoise Diamond Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Cocktail Jewelry Mid Century 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage turquoise & diamond ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 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

Art Deco 2.05ct Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Platinum, France, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Weight: 2.05ct • Colour: K • Clarity: VVS2 14 Diamonds • Cut: Baguette and Old European • Total Carat
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Promezza GIA Certified 0.62 Oval Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band
Located in Towson, MD
commitment. The engagement ring features a 0.62-carat oval diamond with G color and VS1 clarity, certified by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond White Gold Dinner Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats, approximately G-K color, VS-SI clarity. METAL: 14-karat white gold. WEIGHT: 4.1 grams. RING
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby 1ct Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ballerina Mount Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Mixed Cut Diamond Band 14k White Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
baguette cut diamonds total an estimated 0.67 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-I1 clarity). The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Platinum GIA 1.68ct Ceylon Green Purple Color Change Alexandrite Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
for Complete Info ** (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round & Baguette Cut - Prong Set - Nice White
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Dazzling Platinum Vintage Style Ring w/ 0.60ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A gorgeous vintage style ring with a dazzling 0.35 carat round brilliant natural diamond. It has
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2010s Israeli Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Mid Century 1.18ctw Marquise Diamond Sapphire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage mid century marquise diamond and sapphire cocktail cluster ring in 14 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1970s Ballerina Style Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Located in Towson, MD
emerald and thirty (30) tapered baguette diamonds, approximately 1.00 carat total weight with matching G/H
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1970s Ballerina Style Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Located in Towson, MD
emerald and thirty (30) tapered baguette diamonds, approximately 1.00 carat total weight with matching G/H
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum 0.55ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Baguette Cut - Pave Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.20ctw (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum Rose Gold GIA Fancy Yellowish Brown Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
unique design set with top quality diamonds throughout. The ring features a stunning, old mine brilliant
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.24 Car No Heat Madagascar Sapphire Diamond Platinum Scalloped Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bombè style ring centers an oval cut sapphire weighing 1.84 carats Vibrantly royal blue in color
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold 4.68ctw Square Green Emerald Diamond Wide Statement Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
brilliant and straight baguette cut diamonds. The diamonds are all channel set and sparkle magnificently
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Diamond Arrow Bypass Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6.5 Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond arrow bypass ring (circa 1990s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 42 round
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Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Gold GIA 5.66ct Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Spray Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
ring is set with a natural, GIA certified, rubellite tourmaline that weighs 5.66 carats in weight. The
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Art Deco Style Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
securely four claw set to center and is sided by 7 graduating baguette cut diamonds (14 baguettes in total
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2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.00 CTW Marquise Diamond 14K White Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a marquise cut diamond weighing approximately 0.88 carat - I color with VS2 clarity Prong
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum GIA Oval Green Jade .89ct Diamond Open Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds neatly set at both sides in which bring a glamorous touch with
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Estate Mixed Cut Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry Wedding Band
Located in Torrance, CA
and straight baguette cut diamonds total an estimated 0.84 carats (estimated at G-H color and SI2-I1
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.65ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Soldered Bridal Set 14k White Gold Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - center & halo Total Carats - 0.75ctw Cut - Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.