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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

1.64 Carat Tanzanite and 1.10 Carat Baguette Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged with love and care, this captivating 14 carat yellow gold vintage cluster ring is a sight to
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 carat white gold round and baguette cut diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 1 round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.22 carats and 14
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K yellow gold. 1.50 carat diamonds total. Baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds. VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Kunzite Diamond Ring 14 Carat White Rose Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
17.1x14.8x10.8 millimetres and weighs 19.21 carats. The round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds are estimated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Princess and Baguette Diamond Platinum Substantial Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
baguette cut diamonds, weighing in total 0.74 carats. The ring is comprised of platinum and 18 karat yellow
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Cluster Diamond Ring White Gold 4.72 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. (10) Baguette and (46) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds are set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18ct White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wish Bone Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Set in 18carat White Gold and weighing 5.3 grams, this ring features 14 Baguette Cut Diamonds (FG
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.30 Carat Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Platinum Ring with AIG Certified
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Setting Fourteen Bar Set Baguette Shaped Cut Diamonds Measuring 2.70 x 1.30 x 0.91 mm (depth est.) to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.60 Carat Genuine Tanzanite and White Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
3.60 Carat Pear-shaped Tanzanite and 0.18 Carats White Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Center
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.14 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring GIA Certified
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that weigh 0.72 Carats and also 2 Baguette Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.25 Carats. (Clarity: VS, Color: H
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Diamond Eternity Band Ring White Gold 5.05 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
surrounding (46) Baguettes for an approximate total of 5.05ctw. The Diamonds are G-H in Color, VS in Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

3.5 Carat TW Round, Pear and Baguette Diamond Fashion Ring. Platinum + 14K WG
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
round and baguette diamonds. The ring is platinum with a new 14 karat white gold shank. The diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.33 Carat Center 2.37 Carat Natural Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold 14 Karat
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
1.33 Carat Center 2.37 TCW Natural Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold 14K Stones: Natural Diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Ring Platinum 14 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This Victorian Platinum and 14ct Gold Diamond ring is beautiful, Circa 1900. The ring boasts a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Wide Band 3 Carat VS1/F
Located in Gainesville, FL
You are viewing a Beautiful Baguette & Princess Cut Diamond Wide Band. This ring is crafted from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Shimmering Baguette Diamond Band
Located in Columbia, MO
This shimmering band features 17 baguette cut diamonds, weighing in total 1.00 carats. The diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 4.80 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring I1/G
Located in Gainesville, FL
graduating baguette diamonds on each side of the ring. We estimate this setting to be 2ctw and we estimate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Carat Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
approximately 2.30 carats mounted in four 14-carat gold claws. Surrounded by a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

20th Century British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.00 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
the setting. Clarity = VS2 Color = G Total weight of Diamonds = 1.00 carat Total weight of ring
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round and Baguette Diamond White Gold Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
$4,500! White Gold Round Baguette Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring 14 karat white gold 1.5 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.97 Carat Princes Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One electronically tested 14KT white gold ladies cast diamond unity ring with a bright finish
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold 3.35 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
baguette diamonds for an estimated 3.35 carat total weight. We estimate the diamonds to be SI1 in clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Gold 1 Carat Total Weight Chatham Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Gainesville , FL
baguette diamonds. This ring is currently a size 7 but can be resized upon request.
Category

2010s American Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.55CTW Emerald and Baguette Diamond Bridal Set
Located in Columbia, MO
. The diamond is set in a four prong style head. The ring also features straight baguette cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.38 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Channel Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
This unique ring features one pear brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.38 carats. The diamond is a K
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.70 Carat Old European Diamond Gold Halo Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
The ring features one center old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.70 carats. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.56 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and 1.31 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
-karat white gold ring with 12 baguette cuts and 2 tapered baguette cut diamonds with a total weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 1 round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.25 carats, 22
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 0.51 carat diamonds
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 62 round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.33 carat and 18
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 3.40 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Dress Cocktail Ring, 1920s
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
est. 3.40ct aquamarine flanked by two baguette diamonds (est. 0.20cts each). A further 14 brilliant
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

AIG certified 2.75 carat cultured white pearl - 0.46 carat diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.16 carat and 2 baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.15 carat. Weight : 7.22
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

18 carat sapphires and diamonds yellow gold ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.92 carat in total. Qualité du diamant Couleur : G Clarté : VS Weight
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

2.50 Carat Halo Set Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Central 2.50 carat H SI brilliant-cut diamond set in 7 claws, surrounded by a halo of 14 brilliant
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
round and baguette diamonds as a ballerina style. This ring is so stunning and the handcraft is very
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Destination Love Engagement Ring, 14 Karat White Gold, Diamond and Ruby
Located in Lake Havasu City, AZ
a .99 carat round brilliant cut surrounded by 6 baguettes and six full cut. The total diamond carat
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

4.50 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
stones are 32 long tapered baguettes. The approximate total carat weight of the ring is 4.50ct. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold 1.50 Carat Princess Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Diamond Secondary Stone Weight $0.28 Estimated Retail $4,000.00 Metal White Gold Total Carat Weight (TCW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Design 18 Carat Gold Emerald and 1 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
. 5.2mm x 7.1mm approx. Surrounding are 14 natural princess cut diamonds and 2 tapered baguette cut
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 carat sapphire and diamond yellow gold ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
diamonds weighing 1.00 carat in total and 14 baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.42 carat in total. Qualité
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
weighing approximately 14.00 carats, framed by 10 round diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats, and 14
Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum 2.88 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
sleek platinum setting, which is adorned with .14 carat total weight of dazzling baguette diamonds and
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 karat yellow gold ring designed with round brilliant cut diamonds
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 karat yellow gold ring designed with 100 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carats and
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond gold Tree-Bark Finish Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
The ring features 12 round brilliant cut diamonds and 3 baguette cut diamonds weighing in total
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Boivin Diamond Platinum Ring.
By René Boivin
Located in Beziers, FR
Art Deco Boivin Diamond Platinum Ring. Set with two diamonds (old european cut) 0.95 carat each and
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
clarity, no certificate). Sparkling diamond baguettes complement the center diamond, while 14 single cut
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Stunning Large Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Solitaire Ring
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
to show off to your friends. It is set in 14 kt white gold with 2 tapered baguette diamonds weighing
Category

Late 20th Century American Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Crafted in 14 karat white gold, this fantastic Art Deco style ring looks like tomorrow's heirloom
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Two Color Gold Ring, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
surrounding baguette diamonds and a round diamond center. This ring is made with 14 karat white and yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
cut diamonds. This stunning ring has a combined total gemstone diamond weight of .82 carat. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
cut diamonds. This stunning ring has a combined total gemstone diamond weight of .66 carat. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Ring, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Octagonal Cluster, Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
. A diamond border mirrors the shape of the sapphire and features 14 brilliant cut stones divided at
Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
diamond weight of .74 carat. The ring is comprised of 14 karat white gold is currently a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Low Dome Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A wearable and beautiful 14 karat rose gold low dome ring featuring a 1.57 carat oval ruby and 1.20
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Inspired Ring with Center Sapphire Surrounded by Pave Diamonds
Located in Rochester, NY
18 karat white gold sapphire and diamond ring Round and baguette sapphires 1.14 carat total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Paisley Shapes Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
stunning ring has a combined total gemstone diamond weight of .66 carat. The ring is comprised of 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vivid Colombian Emerald with Exceptional Diamond Side Stones Ring
Located in Miami, FL
"Classic style 14 karat yellow gold ring containing an exceptionally desirable 1.47 carat natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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.