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Sunita Nahata 6.22 Carat Citrine Ring in 18KYG with Gemstones Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 Karat Yellow gold with White Diamond. Citrine: 6.225 carat, 14X10mm size, Oval Baguette shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold,...

1.27 Carat GIA Fancy Color Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Marquise Cut and Baguette Cut Diamonds, H-I Color, VS Clarity, Set in 14 Karat White Gold. Ring Size: 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring Wedding Band, 14k Marquise .80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

14KT Two-Toned Diamond Cocktail Ring (1 1/3 cttw, H-I Color, SI1-SI2 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamonds, surrounded by channel set bands of baguette and round cut diamonds. The yellow gold band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Mixed Metal

Vintage 8.63 Carat Topaz Sapphire and 0.88 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections This
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold

GIA Cert Natural Burma Heart Ruby 75 Ct Diamond 4 Piece Set 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Earring and Ring Suite 18 Karat Yellow Gold 260 Gm Signed Marconi Necklace consisting of 7 solitaire Heart
Category

1990s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold bird brooch featuring 40 round and marquise cut sapphire and rubies weighing
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Convertible Ballerina-Style 4.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring/Pendant
Located in London, GB
undulating 18 carat yellow gold ballerina-style setting. The top of this dramatic ring is detachable from the
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Massive 2.22 Carat Diamond Cluster Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
14kt yellow gold approximately 2.22 carats of H-I color/ VS2-I1 clarity Round Brilliant and
Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Marquise Baguette Diamond Engagment Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Marquise & Baguette Diamond Engagment Ring in Yellow Gold This beautiful vintage diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.97 carat Marquise Emerald and Baguette Diamond Chevron Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
weighing approximately 1.04 carat in total forming a chevron shape. Ring size: 6 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 3.07 Carat Marquise Baguette Topaz Diamond cut Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
comes from Africa and are all prong set. The stones are set in a beautiful Yellow Gold Plated Sterling
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Marquise Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Diamond Dome Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. A bombé ring featuring a gorgeous marquise-cut
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

.98 Carat Natural Marquise Baguette Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Classic Three
Located in New York, NY
.30ct (2) Side Baguette cut diamonds K-color Si-2 clarity 14kt. Yellow gold. 2.8 grams. Ring Depth
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00Ct Natural Marquise Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Bypass Baguette Raised Mod
Located in New York, NY
3.9mm .50ct Baguette cut diamonds G-color vs-2 clarity 14kt. yellow gold. 5.2 grams. Ring is
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Baguette and Marquise 1.62tcw Diamond and Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage 14-karat yellow gold cluster ring showcases a striking arrangement of twelve baguette
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

3.39 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Ring with Baguette Diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Main Diamond Details: 3.39ct Marquise Cut Diamond. Diamond is H in color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring, Estate Bypass Ring with Baguette Side Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely engagement ring is sporting a gorgeous marquise diamond that will make any girl happy
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Marquise-Shaped Cluster Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous marquise-shaped cluster ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with baguette-cut
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Baguette Ruby Gemstone Dome Ring Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
ask us any kind of customization. You can choose from Rose Gold, Yellow Gold or White Gold. Also 10k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Marquise .68ctw Bow Knife-Edge
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Ring Vintage Marquise Shape 14k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage tanzanite & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Cut Tanzanite Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamond ring. At its heart lies a breathtaking marquise-cut tanzanite, radiating a rich violet-blue hue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.40 Carat Total Marquise Amethyst Blue Topaz and Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
set into a bypass ring design and are accompanied by gorgeous baguette diamonds. The diamonds are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Large Purple Amethyst Marquise Cut Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large purple Amethyst marquise cut matching side taper baguettes yellow 14karat gold ring. The
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Pear Cut Blue Sapphire Ring with Baguette and Marquise Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, meticulously arranged in an asymmetrical pattern of baguette and marquise cuts. Set in luxurious 18 karat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Large Purple Amethyst Marquise Cut Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large purple Amethyst marquise cut matching side taper baguettes yellow 14karat gold ring. The
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

9.33ct Fancy Light Yellow Marquise Cut GIA Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
breathtaking diamond engagement ring is carefully crafted with a blend of platinum and 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring. The ring features one center six prong-set 10.42 x 4.89 x3.5mm
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise-cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
yellow gold. Ring finger size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.23 Carat Raised Marquise Cathedral Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Cathedral .73ct. Marquise diamond Ring I-color, Si-2 clarity .80ct Side baguette & .70
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Two Tone Gold Gia 1.62ctw Marquise Diamond Substantial Wide Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Total Carat Weight: 1.62 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Head Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Journey Ring 0.40ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This radiant, journey style 14 karat yellow gold ring weighs 3.30 grams. It contains a 6x3mm
Category

Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 1 Carat Total Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Retro Two Tone Diamond Engagement Ring - 14 Karat Yellow Gold, White Gold, Diamonds Features
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Carat Vintage Marquise Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
made of solid 14k yellow gold. Weighing a substantial 10.5 grams, this ring has both the look and the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.25 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
yellow gold band. 5 marquise red ruby, VS approx. 1.25cts 8 tapered baguette diamonds, H-I VS approx
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
South Sea pearl diamond and gold cocktail ring circa 1990. DETAILS: GEMSTONES: one South Sea
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Maico 14K Yellow Gold 0.73 TCW Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
(Marquise: 0.36 ct., Trillion: 0.14 ct., Baguette: 0.01-0.02 ct.) Measurements: 8.4 x 19 x 7.2 mm Ring Size
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Baguette and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, 5.28 Carat Total
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
by diamonds. The ring is set with the following stones: (4) Marquise baguette Emeralds measuring
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold 2.40 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Fashion Ring
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
14KT yellow gold fashion ring with 2.00ct blue sapphire as a main stone and baguettes on the side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

White Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.25 ct. deep blue color blue sapphire baguettes in a handmade 18k yellow gold mounting. The diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

.36c Natural Color Change Alexandrite Diamond Ring In Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
.36ct Natural Color Change Alexandrite & Diamond Ring In Yellow Gold and Platinum Introducing a
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.26 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ballerina Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquise cut weighing 0.49 Carats. The center diamond has a clarity of VS2 and the color is yellow. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Blue Sapphire and 1.00 Carat Diamond Custom Estate Ring, Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Custom Estate Sapphire and Diamond Ring. With a marquise shaped, genuine, deep blue sapphire
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

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

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Small Marquise Baguette Huggy Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This small diamond earring and ring set is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold & 18-karat rose gold
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold diamond engagement ring, containing 1 brilliant cut diamond; color G, clarity VS
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Carrera y Carrera Diamond Gold Stallion Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
on the sides of the piece. Set in 18K yellow gold, the front of the ring has a soft satin finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Green Emerald Ballerina Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 4.25 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold 1 1/4 Carat Treated Blue Diamond Cocktail Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
Blue Marquise, 38 White Baguette and 10 White Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: Blue and H-I Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

3.50 Carat Total Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
marquise cut center, surrounded by round and baguette diamonds flowing with grace. Crafted in 14K yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gray Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, 10 marquise diamonds, and 8 baguette diamonds. Ring Size US 5. Stamped 585. 14K Yellow Gold.
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Tanzanite and .70 Carat Diamond Estate Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Total Diamond Weight - Marquise and Baguette 14K Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cocktail sapphire diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Cocktail sapphire ring with diamonds in 18KT yellow gold! Natural center sapphire weighing 0.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 10 marquise and 30 baguette cut = 3.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Gold 6.80ctw AGL Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid 18k yellow gold. It features a magnificent, AGL certified, natural sapphire stone prong set at its
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 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 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.