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Anabela Chan Fine Sustainable Jewelry Rose Gold Petite Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in London, GB
14K rose gold, hand-set with a modern baguette-cut natural white diamond of 0.1 carats Size EU 52
Category

2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Anabela Chan Fine Sustainable Jewelry White Gold Petite Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in London, GB
18K white gold, hand-set with a modern baguette-cut natural white diamond of 0.1 carats Size EU 52
Category

2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Wide Baguette Band Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
of invisibly set L'Amour Crisscut baguette diamonds at 1.99 carats total weight. L'Amour crisscut
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.45 Carat Baguette Diamond F IF the Very Best Half Eternity Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
totally NEW Boasting an highly selected excellent cut Baguette cut Diamonds invisible set to perfection as
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1950s Bombe Half Way Band Baguette with Round Cut Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
One Platinum Half Way Bombe Style Band Ring Embellished With Numerous Baguette Cut Diamonds In
Category

Vintage 1950s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary 3.37 Carat Princess Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Ring, VS - F Color
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Circa 2015, Contemporary Wide Band, 3.37 Carat Princess and Straight Baguette, Invisibly-Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Paris Craft House Tapered Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
invisibly set matching tapered baguette diamonds that were hand selected by maisons and gems with matching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Engagement Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring Gold Baguette Art Deco
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
This custom made full diamond eternity ring is invisibly-set with the finest quality baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

3.36cts G VVS2 VG G N GIA Cert Engagement Ring Hexagon Diamond Baguette Ring
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
form of the ring, surrounding the baguette cut diamonds. The combination of varied workmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.5 Carat TW Princess and Baguette Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Ring 8.80 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Elegant 18 karat white gold ring with three rows of invisible set princess cut diamonds at the top
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.59cts E VS2 EX VG N GIA Cert Unique Lozenge Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
form of the ring, surrounding the baguette cut diamonds. The combination of varied workmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Invisible 1.72 Carat Diamond, Midcentury, 4.70 Carat Tourmaline, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
) baguette cut .60 carat total diamond weight Combined diamond weight of the ring is approximately 1.72 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Striking 7.92 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A stunning 7.92 Carat Diamond and Sapphire ring is comprised of sixty-one VVS, invisibly channel
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

LeVian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
invisible set blue sapphires and prong set diamonds. Size, 6.5 Height, 3.5mm Width, 17mm Weight, 12.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Illusion Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Great Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This Illusion Diamond Ring is Quite Big in Look But Less in Carat Weight Which Significantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Boucheron inspired Art deco Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring, Made to Order
Located in London, GB
matching sapphire sidestones in invisible settings, surrounded by halos of 65 baguettes and tapered
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage circa 1970, Certified Emerald Diamond White Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
luminous green emerald, beautifully clear and weighing 1.30 ct. 18 diamonds in brilliant and baguette cuts
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring 950 Platinum 3.07 Carats Fine Diamonds
Located in Birmingham, MI
A meticulously designed 950 Platinum band features 24 Invisible-set princess- cut diamonds bordered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum and 18ct Rose Gold Handmade Geometric Shape Fancy Cut Diamond Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Wearable Art. Aptly named ‘Shape Up’ this modern diamond ring was designed especially for and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Diamond and Sapphire Alfieri St John Band
Located in Chappaqua, NY
carats of invisibly set baguette cut sapphires and .68 carats of round brilliant diamonds. Cross over
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Imperial 4.21 Carat Topaz Modified Cushion, Halo Diamonds on 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
set straight baguette diamonds and prong-set round brilliant diamonds. Imperial topaz measures 10.78
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring 1/2 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamonds Center Cluster Ring in 10k yellow gold - 1/2 cttw Combination of Baguettes and Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Absolutely Fantastic Gabriel Co Diamond Band at 1.35CTW in 14K White Gold, New
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Vienna, VA
with rectangles lined with round brilliant cut diamonds and sideways baguettes in the center. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Princess Baguette Diamond Invisibly Set Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous diamond band ring fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is invisibly set with
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18 Karat Gold, Baguette Invisible Cluster Setting Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous Baguette Diamond Cluster cocktail ring set in 18K white gold. The total weight of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stunning Invisibly Set Baguette and Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Invisibly set baguette diamonds are accented by prong set and u-set round diamonds in this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Invisibly Set Princess Cut Diamonds Baguette Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Invisibly set princess cut diamonds baguette diamonds and yellow gold ring band. Love it because
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Invisible Channel Set Sapphire Baguette Diamond Band Ring Size 6
Located in Montclair, NJ
Blue Color  - 2.2mm (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamond - Straight Baguette - Invisible Channel Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Invisible Set Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Las Vegas, NV
You won't find another ring quite like this one. This unique ring has invisible set gemstones so
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Platinum Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond: 8 baguette cut = 0.50cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Size: 8 (complimentary sizing available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 10-karat yellow and white gold engagement style ring set with fourteen (14) baguette diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Invisible Pressure Setting Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An everyday wear, Diamond cluster Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds. The combined weight of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

10 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K white gold Diamond: 92 round, princess, and baguette cut = 2.28cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.10 Carat Diamond and Invisible Set 1.00 Carat Ruby Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The extravagant appearance produced by the scintillating diamonds and the captivating rubies is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1980s Men s 2.65 Carat Diamond Invisibly Set Yellow Gold Square Vintage Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
brilliant and 29 baguette shape diamonds weighing 2.65 carat total weight. The prong and invisibly set
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Men s 2.25ctw Diamond Invisible Set Square Top Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat white gold square top ring set with sixty-four (64) invisible set princess cut
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: SI1 Diamond: 12 baguette cut = .75cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 7 (please allow two additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 2 1/5 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Bypass Kite-Set Ring
Located in New York, NY
with channel-set baguette diamonds giving this cocktail ring a distinctive style. The glamour of these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

3.50 carat Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring Platinum Size 7.5
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond Eternity Band features 40 tapered Baguette Diamonds alternating and invisibly set in Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.10tcw Tapered Baguette Diamond Gold Saddle Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful finely detailed Gold Saddle Ring, center securely and invisibly Hand set with 7 Tapered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Sapphire and Diamond Dome Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 25 baguette cut = 1.70cttw Color: F Clarity: VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Leaves ring diamonds set on white gold
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
leaves are set in their center with baguette-cut diamonds, in invisible setting, and surrounded by round
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Stupendous 12.5 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond Wide Band Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
baguette diamonds which are invisibly set and separated by 6 rows of prong set white diamonds. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Invisible Set Asscher Cut with 2 Half Moon Cut Diamonds Set in 3-Stone Style
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k invisible set baguettes with 2 half moon cut diamonds set in 3 stone style, containing 2 half
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K White Gold 2 3/4 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Step Up Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
precious metal of the ring. These diamonds are complemented by channel-set baguette diamonds that trail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful invisible set diamond cocktail ring. 1.50 carats of good quality white, bright diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Quadrillion 18k Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Princess Pyramid Sides Ring
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds - (26) Princess Cut & (6) Baguette Cut - Invisible Set & Channel Set - F/G Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.25 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
carat of princess and baguette-cut diamonds invisibly channel set on the top, giving it a pure look of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Mosaic Emerald Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This ring features 5 invisible set Baguette Cut Diamonds surrounded by beautifully shaped halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Platinum 0.60 ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
2.25 carat oval sapphire center stone. A symmetrical layout of prong-set round diamonds and invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

AGL Certified 2.55 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
good saturation. This sapphire is complemented by 2.34 carats of baguette cut invisibly channel set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 0.23ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF24-112924
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
interest, the colored center stone has on its sides a trio of baguette diamonds in an invisible setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Get maximum visual impact from this LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.00 ct Diamond Invisible-Set Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k White Gold 2.36ctw Fiery Diamond Checkerboard 9mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Straight Baguette Cut - Channel & Invisible Set - VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

6 Carat of Diamonds Ribbon Design 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Absolutely stunning, elegant ribbon design of baguette cut diamonds are invisibly set and separated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 18k yellow Gold Ring with 2.95 Ctw in Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
invisible set of baguette cut diamonds with the vibrant allure of square cut rubies. This ring is a true
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Emerald Shape Diamond Step Up Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique engagement ring set features six bar-set straight baguette cut diamonds stepping up and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

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Invisible Set Baguette Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact invisible set baguette diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 15 vintage editions and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect invisible set baguette diamond ring 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 accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing invisible set baguette diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Doves by Doron Paloma, Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc. and Van Cleef Arpels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a baguette cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also princess cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an invisible set baguette diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Invisible Set Baguette Diamond Ring?

The price for an invisible set baguette diamond ring starts at $2,299 and tops out at $49,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,856.

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.