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0.79ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
inclusions. Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Settings Weight: 4.4 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 18.2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.73ctw Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
Yellow & White Gold Weight: 4.5 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 17.4 mm Rise Above Finger: 9 mm Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one marquise mixed cut
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.05ctw Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.75 Bypass
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Routinely Enhanced Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 13.3 mm Rise Above
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Navette Style Marquise Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Marquise shaped cluster halo diamond ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. Diamond Carat Weight
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 0.70ct Diamond and Tsavorite Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is simple, elegant, and understated in design. At the center, a 1.75ct marquise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.33 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive butterfly ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and weighs 10.1 grams, boasting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 0.75ctw Diamond Graduated Sapphire Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - VS2-SI2 Clarity - 0.75ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.09 Grams Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow 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

Midcentury 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This remarkable mid-century ring is in 14k yellow gold and is set with three rows of stunning
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Hand Made Marquise Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Crafted in platinum, with the emerald set in an 18k yellow gold bezel, this is a unique and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.73 Carat Sapphire and 2.97 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 2.73 carat sapphire and 2.97 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold dress ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic sapphire and diamond dress ring. The ring is set to the centre with a marquise sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.55 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Natural Emerald Ring is crafted in 14-karat Yellow gold and features a 0.55 carat 1
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby Diamond Ring 4.56ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A regal 18k yellow gold multi-gemstone dress ring. Showcased to the centre is a bezel set oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.90ctw Diamond Navette Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75, Diamond Cluster
Located in McLeansville, NC
14K yellow gold. This exquisite ring features a navette (marquise) design adorned with a dazzling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 3.0ct Diamond Ring MF07-112924
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
18K yellow gold, with scalloped shoulders that lead to a haloed marquise diamond centerstone. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated ring has a marquise shaped design
Category

1990s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 0.40ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
behold. On this pieces opulent 18K Yellow Gold setting, Diamond baguettes with a total weight of 0.40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Carat Diamond Engagement Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
embellished onto the yellow gold band. The baguette-cut diamonds are arranged in a wave-like pattern that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

0.90ctw Diamond Navette Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75, Diamond Cluster
Located in McLeansville, NC
14K yellow gold. This exquisite ring features a navette (marquise) design adorned with a dazzling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Opal and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 18 karat yellow gold is an Oval shaped 1.25 carat Black Opal with 4 marquise cut diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 5.75 Ct Diamond Wedding Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
collection - this opulent ring is nothing short of spectacular. On this dynamic design, diamond baguettes and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.60 Carat Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
baguette and marquise accent diamonds, in a 22k yellow gold setting. 1 oval jade green cabochon, approx
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Captivating 3.94ct Rubellite and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 3.94ct Rubellite and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Vivid
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
karat yellow gold, that exudes vintage charm and sophistication. At the center of the ring sits a 16mm
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.24 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring exudes a timeless sense of old fashioned elegance. Diamond baguettes with a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 0.54 Ct Diamond 8.70 Ct Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This unique LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.54 ct Diamond 8.70 ct Ruby Ring is a show stopper. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco Diamond and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond and onyx ring has been crafted in 14 k yellow gold with a 14 k white gold setting. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Vivid Emerald and Diamond Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This 18K yellow gold band keeps the eye moving with its expressive sweeping channels full of bright
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White and Yellow Gold 1.67 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
, you’ll find a 0.98 carat ruby with a rich deep red color within an 18K Yellow Gold setting. It’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Jadeite Jade Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Band Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and flanked by shoulders clustered with tapered baguette, round brilliant, and marquise cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Three-Diamond Yellow Gold Stacking Bands Sold as a Set
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Three eighteen karats yellow and white gold diamond stacking rings sold as a set 1. 18 karats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

3.48ctw Pear Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 7.5 GIA
Located in McLeansville, NC
diamonds is chipped. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.8 Grams Stamps: 18k Face Height: 23.3 mm Rise
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

9.70 Carat Opal and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
transparent opal marquise shape with a 0.84 carat diamond round. This 18K yellow gold ring weighs 11.22 grams
Category

2010s Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

14K Gold 1.65ctw Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Diamond Insert Guard Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
-I Color - 0.40ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 4.65 (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50ctw Diamond Ring Guard Enhancer Wedding Bridal 14k Gold Size 8.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - VS2 - SI1 Metal: 14k White Yellow Gold Weight: 3.9 Grams Stamps: 585 14k Face Height: 7.1 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

0.62ctw Diamond Engagement Ring Jacket Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Marquise Brilliant Color - I - J Clarity - SI2 Accents Total Carats - 0.23ctw Cut - Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Large Fashion Ring or Band
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is an absolutely stunning Ladies Fashion Ring! It is made in 14K yellow Gold and is set with 9
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1970s Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped EXQUISITE NEI 14KKP) ring set with six marquise shaped diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Spray Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, marquise and baguette-cut diamonds set in a stylish spray pattern around the sapphire. Made in 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Natural Ruby and White Diamond Multi-Shape Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rounds. Handmade in 18k white and yellow gold. Ring size 6.25.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Gold
Located in US
weight: 1.87 carats It is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold and is 3.7 grams. The ring is a size 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammerman Heart Shape Orange and Blue Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Hammerman
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A Hammerman heart shaped orange and blue sapphire and diamond 18k yellow gold ring. The two
Category

Late 20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Stylish 1.59ct Fancy-Colored Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 1.59ct Fancy-Colored Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified This luxurious 18k
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular ballerina ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold showcasing a gorgeous marquise cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This stunning 18k yellow gold ring features a large 14mm x 7.16mm Marquise Cut Amethyst surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Emerald Ring 14 Karat Gold Organic Branch Abstract Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Mixed cut diamonds (baguette, marquise and round) total an estimated 0.60 carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Abstract 1960s Diamond Emerald Ring 14 Karat Gold Organic Branch Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Mixed cut diamonds (baguette, marquise and round) total an estimated 0.60 carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18kt Platinum Diamonds Cocktail Ring, 1960-70
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is large vintage one of a kind cocktail ring, circa 1960-70. Ring was handmade in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Ring by Kutchinsky
By Kutchinsky
Located in Firenze, IT
encrusted with diamonds in round, marquise and baguette shapes, scattered with coloured gems or set with
Category

Vintage 1960s British Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14KT Two-Toned 1 1/3 cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
White and Yellow Gold Listing Gram Weight: 7.38 Grams Ring Size: 7.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold

0.84ctt Multi Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Unique multi diamond cluster ring of floral motif. 7 oval, pear, and marquise diamonds, 0.58ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Unique One of a Kind Art Deco Style Ring w/ 0.77ct Diamonds in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gold - IGI Certified This exquisite 18k white gold fancy-colored ring showcases a vibrant 0.10-carat
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Austrian Diamond Gemstone 18k Confetti Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Crafted in luminous 18 karat yellow gold and adorned with an Austrian hallmark, this circa 1980 ring is a
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Rare Spinel and Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare oval cut Spinel weighing 7.69 carats set in an 18k yellow gold ring. Accented by 6 marquise
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k 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 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.