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0.87ctw Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Jacket Bridal Set 14k Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Marquise Brilliant Color - G Clarity - SI2 Accents Total Carats - 0.42ctw Cut - Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 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
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.90ctw Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k Gold Sz 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: Natural Diamonds - 0.90 Total Carats - Center - Carats - 0.32ct Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.47 Carat Marquise Diamond Halo Ring and Wedding Band, 14 Karat Gold GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Celebrate your fairy tale love story with this exquisite NEW engagement ring and wedding band
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold All-in-One Wedding Band Marquise 1.50 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
white gold piece showcases a marquise cut diamond solitaire and a sparkling array of diamond accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Marquise 1.50 Carat All in One Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
white gold piece showcases a marquise cut diamond solitaire and a sparkling array of diamond accents
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.31 Carat Classic Marquise Cut Diamond 3-Stone Wedding Plat/WG Ring
Located in New York, NY
This rare original Late Art Deco engagement ring with old-cut vintage Marquise** dated 1930. A very
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band 14k Marquise Round .26ctw Guard Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .26ctw Cuts: Marquise & Round Brilliant Color: I
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring Wedding Band, 14k Marquise .80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamond Solitaire Carat: .35ct Cut: Marquise Color: E
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

GIA 1.62 Carat Marquise Diamond Engagement Wedding Anniversary Ring
Located in New York, NY
attraction of this Dazzler is the center Marquise Cut Diamond, weighing 1.12ct, G color, I1 clarity GIA
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.70 Carat Marquise Diamond Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring EGL USA
Located in New York, NY
treated, NOT Enhanced diamond at the amazing price!! If you are in the market for an engagement, wedding
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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Original Antique Diamond Ruby Wedding Band
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rare to find wedding band circa 1930. The band is colorful and sophisticated. Mixed cut Marquise
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

GIA 2.55 Carat Antique Old Marquise Diamond 3-Stone Wedding Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
stamp) with GIA Certified 1.55ct Old Marquise Diamond in I color SI1 clarity (Near Colorless and Eye
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

10% Irid 90% Plat GIA 1.52 F-VS2 Marquise Diamond Baguette Wedding Set Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
10% Iridium 90% Platinum Marquise GIA Certified Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring W/ Matching Band
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Antique Early 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.35ctw Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Guard Bridal Set 14k Gold Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Marquise Color - H - I Clarity - I2 Please note there are surface reaching inclusions. Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

16 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring 14 Karat Gold Wide Band Wedding Jewelry Certified
Located in Torrance, CA
: Weight: 15.8 grams Stones: Fifteen (15) marquise brilliant cut diamonds, total weight approx. 8.50ct, G
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Marquise Cut .45ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamond Solitaire Carat: .20ct Cut: Marquise Color
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.89ctw Diamond Wedding Band Engagement Ring Bridal Set 14k Gold Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H - I Clarity - VS2 - Wedding - Total Carats - 0.42ctw Cut - Marquise
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.25ctw Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k White Gold Bridal Set Size 4 3.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Marquise Brilliant Color - H Clarity - SI2 Accents Total Carats - 0.30ctw Cut - Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Engagement Rind and Wedding Band Jacket Set 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
engagement ring and wedding band “jacket” set - Center stone: 0.26ct round brilliant cut natural diamond
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.82ct Diamond Marquise Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.46ct Cut - Marquise Color - J Clarity - I1
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engagement and Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
. The rings interlock with the 'engagement' ring featuring a substantial marquise cut diamond of I
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Late 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 4.50 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Vintage eternity band crafted n platinum with round, marquise and baguette cut diamonds (72). There
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20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 2.54 Carat Vintage Heart Shape Diamond Wedding Anniversary Ring White Gold
Located in New York, NY
, sleekly modeled HEART diamond, weighing 2.12 carats, G color, SI2 clarity GIA CERTIFIED. GREAT CUT and
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid Century Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
sapphire. Fashioned as a wide band and bursting with nearly 3 carats of icy baguette and sparkling marquise
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Earrings Platinum Diamond Dangle Antique Cut
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of gorgeous Art Deco earrings made of platinum, featuring antique cut diamond. These
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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White Diamond, Platinum

1.00 Carat Diamond Illusion Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
This intricate wedding band from Illusion features a stunning array of white diamonds with 1.00
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2010s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 4.75 Carat Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Wedding Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
indicated by GIA. It is set with 34 Marquise side Diamonds in 3 Band design, estimated carat weight is
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1990s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s 4.45 Carat Diamond Wide 3-Row Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Contrasting shapes of Marquise and Round accent this beautiful wide 3 row wedding band ring
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.51ctw Diamond Ring Guard Jacket Wrap 14k White Gold Size 6.5 Wedding Bridal
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - VS2 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.33ctw Cut - Marquise Brilliant Color - G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Victoria Diamond Eternity Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
. The ring is composed of 32 marquise-cut diamonds and 8 round brilliant-cut diamonds, micro-claw set
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.35 Carat Salt and Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring Set 14 Karat Gold AD2172S
Located in Osprey, FL
with white brilliant cut diamonds in mixed marquise and tapered baguette shapes. The wedding band can
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2010s American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Composite Diamond Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
pie cut diamonds come together to create a stunning marquise diamond silhouette. Eight round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.05 Carat Salt and Pepper Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Set AD1686S-9
Located in Osprey, FL
tip of the diamond. ♥ Wedding band: Created in a crown/sunburst style, this 14K yellow gold band
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1.12 Carat Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Mine Brilliant Color: M Clarity: VS2 Accents: 53 Diamonds: Old European Cuts 0.23 Carats 2 Marquise
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 2.25 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Dome
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage pink diamond ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. Thirty two mixed cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Ring Platinum Diamond Black Onyx Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut (also called old mine cut) diamonds are vertically staged on the surface of the black onyx. They
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Roman Malakov 4.88 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant and unique wedding band style featuring 21 brilliant marquise cut diamonds weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5 CTW Marquise Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Platinum Tapered Marquise Diamond Eternity Band features 27 striking marquise-cut diamonds
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band - Size 5 1/2. This beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Marquise Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Important wedding band composed of 15 marquise cut diamonds each about 0.30 carat , approximately
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Wedding Band Platinum Antique Wedding Band Classic Style
Located in Jupiter, FL
Antique wedding band in platinum with diamonds. GRAM WEIGHT: 2.37gr METAL: PLATINUM NATURAL
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Antique 18th Century European Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.26 Carat Marquise Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat Gold Women s Eternity Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
eternity design, this 14k white gold wedding band showcases sparkling marquise cut and round brilliant cut
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20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Marquise Diamond Eternity Wedding Band - Size 5 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Marquise Diamond Eternity Wedding Band - Size 5 1/2. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Marquise Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum eternity wedding band from the 1950s is set with sparkling marquise cut
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Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov Antique Style Green Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An vintage-inspired ring showcasing green emeralds weighing 0.21 carats total, set in a marquise
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Platinum Diamond Eternity Band, circa 1950s
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Retro c. 1950s Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Marquise Cut Diamond Stone Carat: 3
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Vintage 1950s Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.25 Carat Vintage Baguette, Marquise Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
cut baguette and marquise cut diamonds. It can be worn as a wedding band, eternity ring or just a fun
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20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Seven Stone Graduated Marquise Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamond band ring, crafted in the warm glow of 14 karat yellow gold. Each marquise cut diamond is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Eternity Ring Pinky Band Estate Fine Jewelry Wedding
Located in Torrance, CA
diamonds are set into marquise shaped scalloped mounts. The band is a small size (4 1/2) and is great for
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Multi Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
alluring combination. The ring features 5 marquise cut diamonds, 17 baguette cut diamonds, and 8 round
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Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Diamond Eternity Ring Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Band
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Torrance, CA
. The classic band features an alternating pattern of marquise & round cut diamonds set in platinum
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

1.93 Carat Tiffany Co. Victoria Alternating Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
weight in fine quality round and marquise cut diamonds, set in platinum. The MSRP is $15,200. The
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2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ring 1970s Undulating Design Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage band (circa 19970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Marquise cut
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.80ctw Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set 14k Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut - Marquise Color - H - I Clarity - VS2 - Wedding - Total Carats - 0.44ctw Cut - Marquise Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Antique Art Deco 2.51ct Moval Marquise Cut Diamond PL Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
1920 Art Deco 2.51ct Moval Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Anniversary Antique Platinum Ring What
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald, Marquise Platinum 2.60 Carat Band Ring D/E COLOR VS Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum Emerald & Marquise Brilliant Cut Halo Diamond Full Circle Eternity Wedding Band
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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Marquise Cut Diamond Wedding Band For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the marquise cut diamond wedding band you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 7 antique edition and 30 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect marquise cut diamond wedding band may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A marquise cut diamond wedding band from Mark Broumand, Roman Malakov and Fred Paris — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A marquise cut diamond wedding band of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 31, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a marquise cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut alternatives. Most of our marquise cut diamond wedding band for sale are for women, but there are 22 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Marquise Cut Diamond Wedding Band?

On average, a marquise cut diamond wedding band at 1stDibs sells for $3,450, while they’re typically $352 on the low end and $23,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.