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18K TT Gold 11.25ctw GIA Tsavorite Solitaire w/ Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: 18K Solid White Gold w/ 18K Solid Yellow Gold Basket Weight: 11.66 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (We can
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold

Dainty SI/HI Diamond Cluster 14k White Gold Bypass Ring Gift All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Dainty SI/HI Diamond Cluster 14k White Gold Bypass Ring Gift All Tariffs Paid The ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dainty SI/HI Diamond Cluster 18k White Gold Bypass Ring Gift All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Dainty SI/HI Diamond Cluster 18k White Gold Bypass Ring Gift All Tariffs Paid The ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gubelin Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
undulating mount of tapered baguette-cut diamonds and accented by marquise-cut diamond shoulders. The bold
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage bicolore GIA certified 1 Carat Diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Vintage bicolore white and yellow gold 18 Karat ring. The ring is set with a center Asher cut
Category

Late 20th Century European Band Rings

Materials

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

2.1tcw Natural Oval Ruby Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
timeless love. Encircling the center stone is a scintillating double halo of baguette, marquise, and round
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Ring with Emerald Center Surrounded by Diamonds of Many Shapes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An 18K white gold and diamond cocktail ring, centered around a cushion cut emerald. The 1.27ct
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA-Certified 1ct Oval-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
fire — encircled by two meticulously set halos of Natural Baguette, Marquise, and Round-Cut Diamonds (G
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.88ctt Multi Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Unique multi diamond cluster ring of floral motif. 7 pear, and marquise diamonds, 0.60ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.81 Carat Detachable Two-Piece Toi Et Moi Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A two-piece detachable engagement ring in 18k solid gold. Each band contains a GIA-certified center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.50tcw 14K Natural Sapphire Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
they are a perfect match in color, shape, cut and clarity. Made from solid 14K yellow gold, this ring
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 8 Carat No Heat Kashmir Sapphire, Burma Ruby, Diamond Stack Ring
Located in Miami, FL
individually. The ruby ring is prong set in 18k yellow gold encompassed by 4 marquise cut diamonds and 2 drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Platinum Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
center, set in a four-prong yellow gold mount. The emerald is surrounded by an impressive 3.25 carats of
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Estate 18K ROUND ZAMBIAN Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA 3.70cttw Sz 6.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous ring done in 18K yellow gold containing something of a rarity… a natural round emerald
Category

1990s African Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

45.00ct Diamond 31.00ct AGL Burma Ruby Gold Necklace Earrings and Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 18k yellow gold necklace, earrings and ring set. The set features sparkling
Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Cert Natural Zambian Emerald 95 Ct Diamond 4 Piece Set 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Earring and Ring Suite 18 Karat Yellow Gold 253 Gm Signed Marconi Necklace consisting of 7 solitaire
Category

1990s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Burma Ruby Bombe Earrings GIA Certified in 18 Karat Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
diamonds, all set in 18 karat yellow gold. Two large oval rubies are of richly-saturated color and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

14K Marquise and Baguette Diamond Band Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Marquise and Baguette Diamond Band in 14K Yellow Gold. (5) Marquise and (8) Baguette Diamonds
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Cut Ruby Baguette Diamond Ring Set in 18K Yellow Gold, 3.01 Carats
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully made 18K Yellow Gold ring set with Marquise Cut Red Rubies and Baguette Shape
Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 22-Diamond Marquise and Baguette Band Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Style Marquise and Baguette Diamond Ring . Set With 1-Marquise cut diamond
Category

1990s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

2.20 TCW Baguette Cut Diamond Fine Estate Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.20 TCW Baguette Cut Diamond Fine Estate Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold She will be just
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Diamond Ring 1.52 Carats F Color, SI2 Clarity in a 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
GIA report certified marquise cut diamond 1.52 carat (F Color, SI2 clarity) ring in 14k and
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.29 Carat GIA Marquise Shape Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tarzana, CA
Side Diamonds: 1.25ct Baguette Gold Weight: 6.40 grams Center: GIA J/SI1
Category

2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

14k yellow gold Diamond ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Classic elegant diamond ring in 14k yellow gold with approximately 1.50 carats in H-I color, SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 2.06 Carat Marquise Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
From an elegant New Orleans estate. This dazzling ring is made of solid 14k yellow gold. The style
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold 1.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
& 18K White Gold Condition: New Ring Size: 7.5 Gemstone: Diamond 1.01 CT Fancy Yellow Marquise Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Baguette Diamonds weighing 4.03 carat total weight
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Marquise, pear, baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds ring in 18k yellow gold. Total diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 14kt yellow gold ring featuring a blue marquis cut sapphire at an estimated weight of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.9 Carat Fancy Shaped Rare White Colourless Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dazzling piece made of fancy shaped colourless diamonds Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond: F-G, VVS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Fashionable Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tarzana, CA
Baguette, Marquise, Round, Pear, Oval. DEF VVS Each stone APR 0.20 Ct. Could be order in white or
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 2.42 Carat Solitaire Sapphire with Baguette Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone Color: Blue Metal Purity: 18k Occasion: Anniversary Main Stone: Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Report Certified Marquise Cut Diamond 0.93 Cts G Color, SI1 Clarity Set
Located in Surfside, FL
GIA report certified marquise diamond 0.93 carat (G color, SI1 clarity) ring set in a 18k yellow
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold, South Sea Pearl and diamond ring, prong set with seven marquise diamonds weighing
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1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

South Sea White Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
yellow gold mount. The Pearl is surrounded with 36 fancy cut baguette, marquise and round brilliant cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Intense Yellow GIA Certified Diamond Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in San Francisco, CA
One Fancy Intense Yellow, GIA certified, marquise-cut diamond ring. The platinum ring centers the
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.79 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Sun Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring flaunts a 0.79 carats round Fancy Yellow Diamond surrounded by marquise and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Carat Diamonds Estate Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 K Yellow Gold 3 CT Diamonds Estate Pearl Cocktail Ring Metal: 18 K Yellow Gold Finger Size: 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

5.01 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Pendant Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
We invite you to discover this majestic ring set with a GIA certified Fancy Yellow cushion cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Bezel Lavender Jade Solitaire and Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Featuring a central Bezel set Marquise shaped piece of Natural Lavender Jade with Nearly Colorless
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moonstone and Diamond Statement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
A Blue moonstone marquise in a halo of diamonds radiates with tapered baguettes of Sapphire
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Iolite, Moonstone, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanit...

Large Emerald Illusion Diamond Bridal Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Emerald Illusion Diamond Ring, using baguette, marquise and round diamonds to create this trend
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Canary Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
1.68 carat Nearly Flawless Natural Light Yellow Marquise cut at 12.2mm x 5.3mm in an N Color & an
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

Luminous Large Ring in Lapis, Malachite, Mother-of-Pearl, Onyx and Diamonds
Located in Paramus, NJ
A Mother of Pearl marquise in a halo of Diamonds radiates with tapered baguettes of Malachite
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval and Emerald Diamond Illusion Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Oval and Diamond Illusion Eternity Ring, using a cluster of marquise, princess and baguette cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Pear Shape Diamond Illusion Toi et Moi Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Pear Shape Illusion Ring, using marquise, pear and princess cut diamonds to create this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat and Diamond Vintage Swirl Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Circa 1960. This 18 karat yellow gold vintage swirl ring consists of approximately 1.10 carats of
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Marquise Baguette Yellow Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact marquise baguette yellow gold ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 10 antique edition and 15 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a marquise baguette yellow gold ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing marquise baguette yellow gold ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a marquise cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a marquise baguette yellow gold ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Marquise Baguette Yellow Gold Ring?

Prices for a marquise baguette yellow gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $600 and can go as high as $30,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,650.

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 rings, vintage 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 rings, vintage 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.