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GIA Certified 4.24 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Ring • Signed Larry 750 • Oval ruby weighing 4.24 carats
Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury 2 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
solid 14k yellow gold with a polished finish. It features a beautiful green oval faceted natural
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century European Cut 35 Carat Amethyst Solitaire Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed completely of 14 Karat Yellow Gold, featuring a focal 35 carat Natural Intense Purple
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Oval Unique Moissanite Dainty Cluster Engagement ring - "Gatsby"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
baguette & marquise diamonds, conflict-free, 0.30ct, F color, VS clarity. ♥ Gold: 14K solid gold. Yellow
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Duo Four-Way Ring
Located in New York, NY
Duo Four-way Ring in 18k yellow gold with fancy-cut, pave and baguette diamonds. - Round, pear
Category

2010s Emirian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Duo Four-Way Ring
Duo Four-Way Ring
$13,400 / item
Art Deco Pear Diamond Unique Mix Shape Engagement ring - "Gatsby"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Stones: Natural baguette & marquise diamonds, conflict-free, 0.30ct, F color, VS clarity. ♥ Gold: 14K
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Duo Column Crown Ring
Located in New York, NY
Column Crown Ring in 18k yellow and white gold with fancy-cut diamonds. - Round, pear, baguette
Category

2010s Emirian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.70 carat Pear Moissanite Halo Twist Shank Engagement Ring Iceland Ring Guard
Located in Hertsliya, IL
baguette & marquise diamonds, conflict-free, 1.10ct, F color, VS clarity. * Gold: 14K solid gold. Yellow
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.70 carat Pear Diamond Halo Twist Shank Engagement Ring "Iceland" Ring Guard
Located in Hertsliya, IL
: Natural baguette & marquise diamonds, conflict-free, 1.10ct, F color, VS clarity. * Gold: 14K solid gold
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Oval Unique Moissanite Cluster Engagement ring The Great Gatsby
Located in Hertsliya, IL
baguette & marquise diamonds, conflict-free, 0.30ct, F color, VS clarity. ♥ Gold: 14K solid gold. Yellow
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

14k Gold

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Cushion Cut Green Diamond Halo Pendant Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
We invite you to discover this magnificent ring set with a GIA certified Fancy Green Yellow cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modernist Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Marquise and Baguette Diamond Assymetrical Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Ring Featuring A Marquise Cut Diamond of VS Clarity and J Color Weighing
Category

Late 20th Century Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise and Baguette Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: 7 PCS MARQUISE CUT APPRX 0.48CTW diamonds: 18 PCS BAGUETTES
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Marquise and Baguette Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.75.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Marquise and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond and Baguette Ring. This stunning ring is crafted in 14k
Category

Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 7 Carat Marquise, Round and Baguette Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold round, marquise and baguette vintage eternity band. 7.00cts worth of diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Marquise, Baguette, and Round Design Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond baguettes and rounds. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Ring size 6.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 2.41ctw GIA Marquise Baguette Cut Diamond Wavy Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super fiery and truly jaw dropping diamond ring was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise and Baguette Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow gold, this ring is set with sparkling baguette and marquise cut diamonds that
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00Cttw Marquise And Baguette Cut Diamond Ladies Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
fine 14k yellow gold. Total diamond weight: 1.00 carat. Diamond color K and I clarity. Ring size 7
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.51ct Marquise Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
: Marquise Carat: 1.51 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette and Marquise Diamonds and Ruby Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and weighs 6.2 grams. It boasts band thickness of 2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette and Marquise Diamonds and Sapphire Oval Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 6.3 grams, boasting band thickness of 3 mm and top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Round and Baguette Diamonds and Marquise Ruby Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 5 grams, boasting band thickness of 2 mm and top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold (stamped 18K) engagement ring prong set with one marquise cut diamond
Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring showcases a central marquise-cut diamond surrounded by a halo of round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18k Gold 3.97ctw GIA Marquise Diamond w/ Baguette Sides Wide Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid 18k yellow gold. It features a truly breathtaking, GIA certified, marquise brilliant cut diamond
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.74 Carat Marquise Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and 68 Baguettes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 14 karat yellow gold is a 2.74 carat Marquise, Color L, Clarity VS. There are 68 baguette
Category

Vintage 1980s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.29ctw Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.9 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 8.9 mm Rise Above Finger: 7.6 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.41ctw Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Please note there are minor chips and surface reaching inclusions. Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.60ctw Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 9.5 Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
note some of the baguettes are chipped. Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4 Grams Stamps: 14k Face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.36ctw Marquise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.3 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 19 mm Rise Above Finger: 8.2 mm Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.57ctw Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Bypass Cocktail Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Setting Weight: 6.3 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 19.6 mm Rise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Marquise Cut 2.00 Carat Cluster Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
. Please contact for additional sizing options. Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped (yellow and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid Century 1.18ctw Marquise Diamond Sapphire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage mid century marquise diamond and sapphire cocktail cluster ring in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K, Zambian Emerald, Yellow Marquise and Baguette Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A classic Zambian Emerald & Yellow Baguette & Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring set in 18K gold. The
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 0.90ct Diamond and Ruby Marquise Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Showcasing stunning balance, this 18K yellow gold ring is sure to make the wearer stare at her hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Diamond Ballerina Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
14K yellow gold ballerina ring featuring a .90 carat marquise diamond with a double frame of round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Marquise Cut 1.18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up or down 1 size for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carat Marquise Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow gold, this gorgeous cocktail birthstone ring features one deep rich purple amethyst prong set in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Marquise Cut .45ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $20 or Up 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Marquise Pear Baguette Diamond 0.56 Carat Open Triple Band Size 6
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Marquise Pear Baguette Diamond Ring, baguette diamond weighing 0.22 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Marquise Composite Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Grams Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold Ring Sizes: 6, 7, 8, 9.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Marquise Design Diamond Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
yellow and white gold. Ideal cocktail ring. Diamond: 1.90 carats, multi rectangular & tapered baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Marquise Shape Engagement Cocktail Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Bold and striking, this 14k yellow gold ring is expertly set with a stunning 1 1/2 cttw of natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Emerald Baguette Diamond Contemporary Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this delicate elegant Marquise shaped Ring
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Marquise Diamond with Diamond Accents 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Center Stone: 1.00 carat marquise cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tanzanite Diamond Ring Marquise Shape 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage tanzanite & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Faceted marquise shaped
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Baguette Contemporary Wedding Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
contemporary engagement band with channel set diamond baguettes tapering into marquise shaped ring, where
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Graff Diamond Marquise Engagement Ring Box and Papers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
graded E-F color and VS1 clarity. The platinum and 18 karat yellow gold mounting features 4 baguette
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 7.25- This lovely ring features seven marquis
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.75ctw Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k Gold S 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
(12.2 x 3.4 mm) Cut - Marquise Color - G Clarity - I2 - Accents: Total Carats - 0.36ctw Cut - Baguettes
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

10K Yellow and White Gold 1/2ct Diamond Marquise Shaped Cluster Split Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
alternating yellow and white gold ribbons split from the ring band and surround the cluster. Round and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Mixed Metal, 10k Gold

GIA Certified 1.36 Carat Light Yellow Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold solitaire ring; part of our diverse range of diamond engagement rings. This stunning
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Sapphire: 1 marquise cut = 1.13ct Diamond: 50 baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 3.61 CTW Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 3.61 CTW Diamond Ballerina Ring A striking vintage statement ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.92 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
blend seamlessly with the hallmarked yellow gold ring shank. This marquise diamond engagement ring is
Category

1990s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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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 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.