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Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
This Ruby ring really does stand out with 61 diamonds around the main stone and with 2 sections
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14ct Yellow Gold 0.95ct Ruby 1.70ct Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
14ct Yellow Gold 0.95ct Ruby & 1.70ct Diamond Dress Ring Introducing our captivating Pre-Loved
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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Regal Certified 1.62 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
UNTREATED Burma ruby of 1.62 Ct (7.1 x6.6 x 3.9 mm.) - 2 marquise and 4 tapered baguette cut diamonds
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

1.5 Ct Baguette Diamond Ring Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Holon, IL
This is a luxurious salt and pepper diamond engagement ring. It is made of solid 14k gold and set
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A 14 karat yellow gold vintage pear shape ruby and white diamond ring. Well saturated ruby has a
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.49 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a pretty pear cut Ruby that weighs 1.40 carats and has 12 round cut diamonds that
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
.14 ct Ruby's 2.26 ct Sapphires 6.68 ct 18 K White gold Ring size 8 1/4
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.46 Carat Ruby Diamond White Gold Ballerina Style Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful ring with a 1.60 Carat Pear Cut Ruby as its center and 32 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Serpent Fancy Colored Diamond and Ruby Ring in 14KB Gold
Located in New York, NY
perfect ring for that special event. There are two natural tapered baguette Rubies for the eyes for a
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

1.46 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a pretty pear cut Ruby that weighs 0.95 carats and has 18 round cut diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
You are viewing a beautiful ruby and diamond estate ring. Any woman would love to add this piece to
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.73 Carat Oval Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond 14Karat White Gold Dome Cocktail ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Ruby dome-shaped 14K white gold cocktail ring. An oval 6 x 5 mm ruby sits at the center of this
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1950s CJ Auger Carved Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
1950's Carved Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring, signed CJ Auger. Ruby is approximately 9ct
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Vintage 1950s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Oval Diamond and French Cut Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
French cut rubies, 2 baguette cut diamonds of 0.24ct each G VS, 14 round brilliant cut diamonds forming
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Oval Diamond and French Cut Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
French cut rubies, 2 baguette cut diamonds of 0.24ct each G VS, 14 round brilliant cut diamonds forming
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.90 Carat Pink Tourmaline, Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
diamond accents set in a 14kt white gold mounting. This is a real "stand out among all others" ring. The
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Fancy Faint Pink Diamond and Ruby Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Lovely 1.09 Carat Fancy Faint Pink Marquise Diamond and Ruby Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Certified by
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2010s American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Atelier All Day 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Pinky "Midi" Band Ring
By Atelier All Day
Located in New Orleans, LA
ring! Set in 14K yellow gold with a fantastic ruby baguette. Can be worn as a midi ring as well
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sim and Roz Rose Gold Ring with Round and Princess Cut Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Istanbul, 34
round cut diamonds and finest rubies. The baguette cut ruby is aesthetically held in a rose gold closed
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1.73 Carat Round Pink Tourmaline Ruby 14Karat White Gold Cocktail Flower Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
center of this 14Karat white gold cocktail ring, with encircling tapered baguette rubies that are equally
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.85 Carat Reddish Pink Spinel and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
were inspired by an antique setting to use the baguette and round diamonds for this ring. 8 baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sim and Roz Yellow Gold Ring with Round and Princess Cut Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Istanbul, 34
open silhouette, Polaris Ring is crafted of 14K gold, it sparkles with vibrant round and princess cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Hand Engraved 0.42 Carat Diamond Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful hand engraved diamond and ruby ring in 14 karat white gold. Centered by a sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Men s 14K Rosy Yellow Gold 0.56ctw Diamond Baguette Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at an amazing men's retro ring crafted in solid 14k rosy yellow gold and features 2
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Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
to them. The ring is further accented by 3 baguette-cut rubies, the total ruby weight is
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Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

1.05ctw Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.75 Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
- H Clarity - I2 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.32ctw Cut - Baguette Color - F - G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.75ctw Channel Set Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.75ctw Cut - Baguette Color - H - I
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.75ctw Diamond and Ruby Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25, Baguette
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 14k yellow gold diamond and ruby band ring is a stunning and luxurious piece of jewelry
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeVian 14K White Gold Red Ruby Round Baguette Diamond Pretty Cocktail Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian 14K White Gold Red Ruby Round Baguette Diamond Pretty Cocktail Band Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Grand Sample Sale 14K Yellow Gold Octagonal Passion Ruby Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K Honey Gold™ Diamonds Breakdown: .37 cts White Diamonds Gems Breakdown: 1.38 cts Ruby Ring
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Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Gorgeous 3.68ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 3.68ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Set in elegant
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A well designed ruby and diamond ring. An attractive cabochon ruby is the center stone. White
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Baguette Cut Red Ruby 1/4 Cttw Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian 14K Rose Gold Baguette Cut Red Ruby & 1/4 Cttw Diamond Ring - Size 6.75
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Dazzling 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring w/1.68 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring w/1.68 ct - IGI Certified This dazzling halo
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.54 Carat Ruby Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This is the classic ballerina-style ruby and diamond ring, In the center is a perfect emerald cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.10ctw Ruby Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.25 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.40ctw Cut - Baguette, Round Brilliant Color - F
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Majestic ruby and diamond ring. Handcrafted deep red, oval faceted natural ruby, set in open
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1.62ctw Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Baguette Color - H - I Clarity - VS2 - Wedding - Diamonds Total Carats - 0.15ctw Cut - Baguette Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Baguette Cut Red Ruby 1/4 Cttw Diamond Ring - Size 7
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian 14K Rose Gold Baguette Cut Red Ruby & 1/4 Cttw Diamond Ring - Size 7
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

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
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Stunning 0.62ct Rubies and Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 0.62ct Rubies and Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified This exquisite 14k
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Gold Ring Approximate 1.50 Carat, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold ballerina ring with a “B” Hallmark. Size 6.25. The natural baguette (20) rubies
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Effy 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Double Row Ring Size 7 #23303
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Double Row Ring Size 7 Elegant and eye-catching, this Effy 14K
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20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Three Row Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Color: I Clarity: SI2-I1 Ruby: 9 baguette cut = 1.26cttw Dimensions: ring top measures 10.80mm wide Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
diamonds and a gorgeous deep red marquise ruby center stone. The ring features a graduated center row of
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Snake Bypass Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This incredible 14k gold ring flashes with sparkle as a diamond encrusted snake wraps itself into
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1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

5.5ct Ruby Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds Milgrain Detail in Solid 14K Rose Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
baguette diamonds and milgrain detail, all set in solid 14K gold. This ring makes a lovely July birthstone
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.61ct Ruby Ring with Natural Diamond Accents in 14K Rose Gold Emerald Cut 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Hardness: 9 Origin: Madagascar Metal: 14k/3.63g Diamonds SI/GH: 14/0.28 cttw Sku: AJR027/2425 This ring
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2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14ct Rose Gold Ruby and Diamonds Ring
Located in London, GB
diamond, 0.12ct ruby baguette shape. Set in an 18ct rose gold setting. This ring is elegant and beautiful
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2010s British Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 14k Two Tone Vintage Old European Cut Diamonds and Ruby Statement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
edges, in the center of the rectangle is vibrant ruby baguettes and two old European cut diamonds. Pops
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Toi et Moi Ruby Diamond Hearts Bypass White Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
diamond baguettes. A beautiful handmade custom piece mounted in 14k gold. US size 6 - it can be sized.
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage GIA Burma No Heat Diamond 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA Burma No Heat Diamond 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring one GIA oval mixed
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Contemporary Ring Centering a Fine Natural Ruby
Located in Aspen, CO
White fine Diamonds are all well made and well cut. The brilliant cut and baguette cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Retro 14 Karat Rose Gold, Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A retro 14 karat rose gold, diamond and synthetic ruby ring. An abstract buckle design centered on
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
ruby (7 mm x 5 mm), ten round brilliant cut diamonds, 14 baguette diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. Top
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stacking Band
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is set to front with baguette cut rubies alternating with round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 This elegant ring features
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Ruby Baguette Ring 14k For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond ruby baguette ring 14k you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 17 vintage editions and 19 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect diamond ruby baguette ring 14k among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A diamond ruby baguette ring 14k from DGI, Five Star Jewelry and Roshe Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and pear cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a diamond ruby baguette ring 14k, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Diamond Ruby Baguette Ring 14k?

Prices for a diamond ruby baguette ring 14k can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $449 and can go as high as $51,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,283.

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.