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Retro Ruby and Diamond Band
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This wonderful retro wedding band contains 8 cabochon rubies & 10 baguette diamonds. It is 3/8
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Band Ring Size 6 #14762
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This gorgeous ring displays a beautiful marquise cut ruby with rows of 30 sparkling, baguette cut
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 GAI Certified- This stunning ring
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
genuine Ruby (5 mm) surrounded by 14 baguette diamonds and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 13 round brilliant & 28 baguette cut = 1.91cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.70 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and Diamond engagement Ring. Oval Ruby set in 14k yellow gold high above 2 rows of alternating
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Pear Shaped Cocktail Estate Cluster
Located in Torrance, CA
Nicely detailed vintage cluster cocktail ring set with a ruby & diamonds, crafted in 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1.17 Carats Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Two-Tone Bow Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wear Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 7 & sizable Measures North to South 11.0
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
GAI Certified 14 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 8.25 This stunning ring
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

0.60 Carat Total Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
polished 14 karat white gold and features 0.55 carats of rubies that are round cut and yellow gold prong
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Ruby: 4 baguette cut rubies = 0.72cttw Diamonds: 5 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro and Deco Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Rose and Platinum, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Wonderful Circa 1940's Retro and Deco Ruby. Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold and Platinum
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro More Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Ruby: 7 baguette cut = 1.11cttw Diamonds: 6 round brilliant cut = .20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 1.41 carats natural Ruby, Emerald Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A classic Modern style Ruby & Emerald Engagement/ Cocktail ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This fabulous ring features one
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow 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. This elegant ring features one
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Retro 0.56 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Mesh Buckle Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold buckle and chevron-shaped tail Accented by single and baguette cut diamonds Weighing
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14kt White Gold Natural Red Spinel and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
brilliant and baguette diamonds for added sparkle. This ring is a finger size 6.75 and can be resized
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, White Gold

Multi Gemstone Diamond Contemporary Ring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby, Tanzanite, Amethyst & Diamond Diamond Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Amethyst, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...

18K Emerald Diamond Ring Pendant Vintage Tiffany Co Necklace GIA Fine 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
-Mined Transparent Pear Cut Columbian Emerald. Approx: 2.52 Carats! 24 Baguette Cut Diamonds Grade VS
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Platinum Tutti Frutti Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut, baguette cut, and single cut diamonds weighing approximately .87 carat total, G to I color and VS
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold...

LB Exclusive14K Yellow Gold 0.16 Ct Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.16 ct Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace is made with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

1980s BALLERINA Ruby Gold Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
with baguette-cut H-I VS2-SI1 diamonds of an estimated 1.55 carats and an oval red ruby of an estimated
Category

Vintage 1980s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Ruby and Diamond Border Triple Row Wide Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond Natural Ruby Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold BH
By effe
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Natural Ruby Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold BH This gorgeous estate ring band is finely crafted
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1980s Ruby and Diamond Floral Motif Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: This ring has a flower design with diamonds and baguette cut rubies. Circa: 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Marquise Baguette Ruby Gemstone Dome Ring Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- CNF-45104 Gross Wt. :- 3.05 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 2.88 gm Diamond Wt. :- 0.24 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Marquise Ruby Ballerina Ring with Diamond Chevron Sides
Located in Fairfield, CT
This ornate ring is a ballerina style, with a center marquise faceted, reddish pink color ruby
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Ruby Alternating with Two Round Diamonds Gold Eternity Band
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold baguette shape ruby alternating two round diamonds prong set ring Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Le Vian 1.28ctw Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.25
By Le Vian
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 1.05ctw Cut - Baguette Color - Red
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

GIA 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Kingston, NY
14k yellow gold diamond and ruby ring size 6.25 Circa 1990. Weighs 2.3dwt This lot is accompanied
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Estate Band BH Effy
By Effy
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Estate Band BH Effy This absolutely stunning estate ring is
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Starburst Pink Pearl Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
center stage, surrounded by a ring of brilliant round diamonds and a starburst of rubies all set in 14k
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

0.96ctw Oval Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 4.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.24ctw Cut - Baguette Color - F - G Clarity - VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.35ctw Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Indulge in the allure of luxury with this captivating 1.35ctw Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.25 Carat Ruby 0.82 Carat Diamond Art Deco Bagguet Ring 14K Gold 4.63g
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in vintage-inspired elegance with our Ruby Art Deco Baguette Ring, a true masterpiece
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This Diamond Ruby cocktail ring features approximately .75CTW of Tapered Baguette Cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

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

Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic Retro ring from ca. 1940 with an enchanting design of channel set Burma rubies and Old
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.71 Carats Ruby Heart Shaped Ring 0.34 Carats of Natural Diamonds in 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Heart Shaped Ruby Diamond Ring, a symbol of love and elegance, featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.5 Ct Cushion Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring With Two Baguette Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold, this ring weighs 4 grams, ensuring both elegance and durability. The ruby is
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold 0.80ct Squared Ruby Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
beautiful Thai rubies channeled nicely into the band. The baguette cut rubies have a beautiful pinkish red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Diamond and Ruby Heart Ring
By Effy
Located in Derby, NY
Diamond and Ruby Heart Ring A unique heart ring with vibrant rubies and pear, marquis and baguette
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Ballerina Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant 14k yellow gold ring containing a centrally set oval ruby in a ballerina diamond mounting
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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

1.15 Carat Men s Ruby Diamond Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We also carry a Mens' Collection! This unique Mens' Ring is set with 10 Baguette Cut Rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.3ct Madagascar Ruby Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold Round 10mm
Located in Columbus, OH
mined baguette diamond accents set in solid 14k gold. This Ruby ring makes a lovely July birthstone gift
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring Size 6.25 #17844
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring Size 6.25 JAGi Certified- This elegant band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.23 Carat Men s Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We also carry a Mens' Collection! This unique Mens' Ring is set with 10 Baguette Cut Rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Retro Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Dome Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This retro ruby, sapphire and diamond wide dome ring is absolutely stunning. The center design is
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Old Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Retro Textured Men s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Solid 14K Yellow Gold, The center diamond is an Old Cut Round Diamond of 0.95 cts, J-KColo, SI2-I1
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1950s Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Yellow Gold Starburst Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
round and baguette white gold diamond frame within a scalloped frame of rubies, sapphires and tiny
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.45 Carat Double Pear Ruby and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This admirable ruby and diamond ring features 1.45 carats of two pear shaped rubies that sit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 3.18 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cluster
Located in New York, NY
. Diamonds. (1.00ct Baguette & .70ct Rounds) G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 4.9 grams Ring
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.94 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is a Pear Cut Ruby set in the center of the ring that weighs 1.36 Carats. There are also 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.20 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Eternity Ring 14kt Natural Vivid Reds Revolver
Located in New York, NY
Fused Bands / Multi Row 6.40ct. Baguette cut Natural Rubies & 2.80ct diamonds ring. Rubies
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Large Wide Band Over 7 Carat Vintage Estate Heirloom
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
wide band cascades down the finger with a staircase of baguette rubies and sparkling round diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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.