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Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Approximately 1 Carat Elongated Oval Pink Sapphire. 20 Tapered
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN Ballerina Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 2.86 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
tapered baguettes cuts of natural vivid blue sapphires, with a total weight of about 1.98 carats
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rectangular Green Tourmaline and Diamond Band Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cut: Rectangular Tourmaline Total Carat Weight: 1.00 carats Tourmaline Color: Green Diamond Count: 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Weight: 0.09ct) - 14 Round Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 0.12ct) - 18 Karat White Gold - Ring Size: UK
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.20ct Old European Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
array of round and baguette cut diamonds. The 14 rounds and baguettes combine for an additional 1.32
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold and Marquise Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Flower Ring Featuring 8 Marquise Cut Diamonds Totaling 0.80 Carats, 12 Baguette
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Journey Ring 0.40ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
baguette shaped diamonds mounted in a channel setting, with a total carat weight of 0.20. The ring is a
Category

Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Contemporary 20th Century 1.62 ct Diamond White Gold 18K Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
baguette-cut diamonds, totaling 0.72 carats, with VS clarity and G color The total diamond weight is 1.62
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Estate Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
carats. Surrounded by 14 Channel set, Baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.65 carats, graded F
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Diamond Pave Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the buckle. Fifty-four baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.25 carats
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Vintage Shy 4.0ctw Marquise Diamond Ballerina Cocktail 18k White Gold Ring 1950s
Located in New York, NY
), iconic BALLERINA style ring with 42 Long baguettes, and 14 rounds around the center estimated carat
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hammerman Brothers, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Chicago, IL
approximately 0.76 carat surrounded by ten round brilliant and 14 tapered baguette cut diamonds weighing
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Retro Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Dome Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Addison, TX
: 12.40 MM tapering down to 3.12 MM at the back of the ring Gemstone Details Diamond quantity: (14) round
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

J.E. Caldwell Mid-20th Century Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
ring has 8 square-cut blue sapphires with an approximate total weight of 3.20 carats, 14 round diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tanzanite Diamond Ring Vintage Marquise Shape 14k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage tanzanite & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Colombian Green Emerald Ballerina Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
: ~0.60 carats Diamond Count: 6 marquise, 14 baguettes Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.60 + 0.42 = 1.02
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Gia 3.57ctw Oval Sapphire Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 42 Baguette & 14 Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1.86ctw Ruby Diamond Ballerina Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage ruby and diamond ballerina style ring in 14 karat yellow
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Heart Cut Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Romantic Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
 carats. Exquisite Halo with (28) Baguette cut & (8) Round Cut Diamonds  with a total carat weight of
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Tank Ring with Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
ultimate facelift, elevating this ring to a bold, one-of-kind statement piece. The diamonds are nothing
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Europeans Cut Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
classic Art Deco design. In addition there are 14 old European cut diamonds around the ring, with a total
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.68ctw GIA Asscher Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Total Carat Weight: 3.68 (approx.) Material: Solid .900 Platinum Weight: 4.59 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (We
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Round Natural Diamond Cluster Mens Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Ribbed Shank
Located in Miami, FL
quality stones with equally pristine baguette-cut diamond side stones on the ring shank. Diamonds mounted
Category

2010s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.32ctw Old European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking antique diamond engagement ring was crafted from solid platinum during the art
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.25ct Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Sz 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond cluster ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gin Grace 14K Yellow Gold Genuine Aquamarine Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
. This Ring is made up of 6*8 Cushion-cut Aquamarine (1 Pcs) 1.32 carat Baguette (2 Pcs) 0.04 carat and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gin Grace 14K Yellow Gold Genuine Aquamarine Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
. This Ring is made up of 6*8 Cushion-cut Aquamarine (1 Pcs) 1.32 carat Baguette (2 Pcs) 0.04 carat and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum GIA 8.68ct Oval A Natural Green Burma Jade Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Complete Info ** Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - 18 Round Brilliant & 14 Baguette Cut - Prong Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Modern Emerald Cut Topaz, Sapphire and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
diamonds. It is set in 14 karat yellow gold. This ring is a size 6 but can be resized upon request
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Gin Grace 14K White Gold Mozambique Genuine Ruby Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
. This Ring is made up of 7x5 mm Oval-Cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.97 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (14 Pcs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Robert Trisko Geometric Rings In 14Kt Gold With 1.77 Ctw Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, 0.72 carats, Fancy yellow color, VS-2 clarity. Second Ring Sapphires: Mounted in a channel
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Ceylon No Heat Sapphire, Diamond, and 18K White Gold Ring with AGL
Located in Ben Lomond, CA
No Heat Blue Sapphire Art Deco Ring Size: 7.5 Diamonds: 14 baguette ap. 1.00 cttw Diamond Color
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Pink Amethyst and Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clarity: SI Size: 3 x 1.8, 2.5 x 1.5 mm. Number: 14 Weight: 0.60 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.23 Carats Opal Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Diamond Starburst Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
, 2.54 carats sapphire and .24 carats of sparkling diamonds. See also matching ring. FOLLOW MEGHNA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 0.80 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.80 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.00 Carat Estate Vintage Diamond Snowflake Drop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
some few natural imperfections that the diamond has. There are 13 Round Diamonds and 6 Baguette
Category

Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sugar Loaf Emerald Baguette Diamond 2.45 Carat Lariat Gold Drop Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
baguette shaped diamonds lariat weighing 0.45 carats, G VS quality Emerald hue tone color grass green
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Aquamarine Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Radiant Cut 1.30 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Radiant Carat: 0.95ct Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: H - I Cut: Baguette Carats: 0.35ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 14 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Cluster Drop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
combined total weight of approximately 14 carats. Diamonds are VVS to VS in clarity and F-G in color. Face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.29 Carat Diamond and White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.29 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold pendant, with 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
round diamonds. Earrings are set in 14 karat yellow gold. With a push button lock to secure this trendy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

1960s Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
inches wide Chain Length: 18 inches long Diamond Details: Cut: Baguette, Round Brilliant Carat Weight
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold .60 Carat Diamond Encrusted Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
13 2.2 x 1 mm baguette cut diamonds. All told they total .60 carats. They are set in a dainty
Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold 1.20ctw Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold 1.20 ctw diamond wide huggie hoop earrings. These earrings
Category

Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.87Ct 14K White Gold Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These stunning drop earrings are a masterpiece of design, featuring 0.87 carats of diamonds set in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent 6.25 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
diamonds, 14 round brilliants and 14 baguette diamonds with a total weight of approximately 5.60
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Ring with Oval Champagne Diamond
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k White gold ring with approximately 1.75 carat champagne color oval brilliant diamond and 14
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
encrusted with baguette-cut diamonds, the diamonds estimated to weigh 7 carats in total, all mounted in
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Heart Shape Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
weight and 14 baguette diamonds weighing 2.38 carats. 13.25 grams This ring was purchased at Mayors
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.40 Carat Baguette or Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
15 Baguette Cut Diamonds in a row beautifully accented by 13 Round Brilliant cut stones on either
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

4.20 Carat Cushion Tanzanite Princess Baguette Round Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
4.20 Carat Cushion Tanzanite Princess Baguette Round Diamond 14K White Gold Ring 2.50 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Baguette Brilliant Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring 14 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Thoughtfully crafted in 14 carat white gold, this delightful vintage cluster ring boasts a
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baguette diamond and ruby ring in 18 carat gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A gorgeous 18 carat gold ring set with tapered baguette diamonds and a ruby in a wavey navette
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

18 carat white gold ring designed with baguette cut diamonds
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 46 baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.46 carats. Quality of
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Carat White Gold Diamond Unisex Chunky Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
14ct White Gold Diamond Unisex Chunky Ring. Set with five central Baguette Diamonds in a rubover
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round and Baguette Fashion Ring, 1.0 Carat 7.7 Gms
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
1 TCW Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold 7.70 grams Stones: Natural Diamond TCW: 1.0
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond Enhancer Jacket Wrap
Located in Gainesville, FL
14K Yellow Gold 1tcw Baguette & Round Diamond Enhancer Jacket Wrap You are viewing a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.