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3.72 Carat Oval Aquamarine Baguette Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Aqua and diamond cocktail ring. Pale blue oval aqua center stone with baguette and emerald cut
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18K Large Baguette Diamond Gold South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring 15mm 3.30ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A magnificent and dramatic cocktail ring crafted in heavy 18K yellow gold, prong set with a
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 1.80tcw Ruby Diamond Statement Pinky Ring, Blood Red Baguette Ruby
Located in Jupiter, FL
diamonds, this stunning ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold, offers a harmonious blend of elegance and sparkle
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Oval Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring Description: A bold and elegant 18 karat yellow
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ballerina Ring Featuring 9mm Pearl and Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring Featuring a 9mm Cultured Pearl Accented by 32 Tapered
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 1 Carat Emerald Baguette Diamond 18K Gold East West Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.0 carat natural emerald cut emerald east-west engagement ring with baguette diamond side stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Baguette Rainbow Gemstones Doorknocker Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this 18 karat gold taper baguette cut multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot,...

2.00ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k yellow gold ring. The ring is set with sparkling round and baguette cut
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ribbon of Diamonds Statement Ring in 14K Gold Baguette Round Curlicue Ring
Located in Austin, TX
karat yellow gold with quality marks inside the band. We have tested and verified the ring is solid 14
Category

Late 20th Century American Revival Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 13.04ct Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 13.04 carat aquamarine and 0.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
diamond-set halo, while tapered baguette-cut diamonds extend along the shoulders. The warm tone of the 18K
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.58 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
gold setting accented with tapered baguette diamonds. 1 rectangular blue topaz, VS approx. 2.58cts 6
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Baguette Diamond French Enamel Contemporary Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
A classic 18 karat gold baguette diamond contemporary band has a black and white french enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Estate 18k Baguette Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring 6cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful cocktail ring done in 18K yellow gold set with approximately 6cttw in tapered and
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate 18K Interwoven Baguette Diamond Round Sapphire North South Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
ribbon of tapered baguette diamonds. At either end of the bypass, two round royal blue sapphires radiate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Handmade, 18 Karat Gold, Ruby Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
- unmarked but acid tested as 18 karat yellow gold Ring size - 54/N Total diamond weight - 0.80 carat
Category

20th Century Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Contemporary Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 Karat White Gold Channel Set Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Contemporary Band Ring. Art, color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Vintage Emerald Diamond Baguette Ring 18K Gold Designer Estate Certificate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
GIA Vintage Emerald Diamond Baguette Ring 18K Gold Designer Size 5 Certified This is a gorgeous
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.2ct Natural Baguette Round Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
: 18K White Gold Band Style: Half-Eternity Tapered Bypass Band Band Width: Approx. 2mm Ring Size: US
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage sapphire diamond 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A charming vintage 14k yellow gold ring set with 0.60 carats of blue sapphires, accented by 0.20
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Vintage Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, this striking ring features a geometric design set with 20
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Karat Natural Baguette Ruby and Natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and Royal. 18k Yellow Gold approx 12.50 grams Finger size 8 (can be resized) Taper Baguettes Natural
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Colombian Emerald and Baguette Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Square Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
This 18 carat yellow and white gold dress ring is centred on a beautifully vibrant 1.30ct certified
Category

1990s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified .90 Carat Diamond Baguette Three-Stone Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. Platinum and 18k yellow gold three-stone setting with a GIA certified
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.01tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Asscher Cut Baguette Diamond Men s Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
tapered shank. Carefully set and crafted in 18K yellow gold. Setting Style: Prong/Channel Setting
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.64 Carat Diamond Wave Yellow Gold Band Ring, circa 1960
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's diamond wave motif band ring. 12 round and 24 tapered baguette diamonds in a 14k yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, this bold ring showcases a striking trillion-cut emerald weighing
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 0.60 carats, Zambian Emerald Tapered Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Tapered Baguette ✦ Diamond Weight: 1.00 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Baguette Diamond Scatter 14K (or 18k upon request) Stackable Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegance with versatility. Featuring tapered baguette diamonds, this ring adds a modern flair to any look
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 2.67ct Diamond and Emerald Wide Band Ring MF31-101025
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
orientation.Offered in estate condition, this 18K Yellow Gold 2.67 ct Diamond and 1.76 ct Emerald Wide Band Ring comes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald, Baguette-Cut Diamonds, and 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
âś” Metal: 18K White/Yellow Gold âś” Diamond Weight: Round: 0.64ct; Tapered Baguette: 0.30ct = 0.94
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ravishing mid-century ruby and diamond ring, crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, centers
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Wedding Set Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Wedding Set Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This wedding set ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.20 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
baguette cut diamonds in a 18k yellow gold setting. The opal consists of Red and orange flashes with green
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.42 carat Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ballerina Engagement Ring 14K
Located in beverly hills, CA
GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Engagement Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1982 Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total - transparent medium blue Flanked by tapered rows of bead set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18K Baguette Diamond South Sea Pearl Large Floral Cocktail Ring 4.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An impressive cocktail ring done in 18k yellow gold and channel set with approximately 4.50ctw in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.70ctw Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Shine bright with this exquisite 0.70ctw diamond cluster ring, crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.40Ct Cabochon Blue Opal 1.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
opal and diamond gold ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The substantial, oval shaped setting
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three-Row 0.83ct Baguette Round Diamond Studded Wedding Ring in 18K YellowGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
in 18K yellow gold, the band is set with approximately 0.83ct of natural baguette and round-cut
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Kurt Wayne, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Chicago, IL
tapered baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 carats total. This ring is elegant and perfect
Category

1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
7.85 mm. Surrounded by top quality round brilliant cut and tapered baguette cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified 1ct Baguette-Cut Diamond Art Deco Cocktail Band Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Engagement Ring, designed to capture the refined geometry of Art Deco luxury. The crisp baguette diamonds (G
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN 18K Platinum Baguette Round Carré Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring 11ct
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular bombé style cocktail ring by Oscar Heyman hand done in 18K yellow gold and platinum
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby Taper Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cellini 6.27ct Baguette Calibre Ruby Ring with Bezel Set Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This stunning tapered statement ring is composed of baguette and calibre cut rubies surrounding a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Picchiotti 18KT Yellow Gold 2.14Ct Diamond 1.68Ct Blue Sapphire Band Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
band ring beautifully set with baguette and square cut diamonds ,and baguette blue sapphires. The ring
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond White Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This charming 18K gold ring features a high-quality Pear drop Fancy Yellow Diamond at the centre
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Baguette Cut Princess Cut Diamond Fan Ring Set by MWI Eloquence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
being sold together as a set. Each ring has 54 diamonds, a combination of Baguette Cut, Tapered Baguette
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Black Star Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black star sapphire and diamond gentleman’s gold ring, 1960s. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ1013B
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tanzanite Baguette Diamond Ballerina 18K Gold Halo Ring Estate 4.3cttw
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Vintage Tanzanite Baguette Diamond Ballerina 18K Gold Halo Ring Estate 4.3cttw This gorgeous
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Aquamarine 8.50 Carat Bespoke 18 Karat White Gold 3 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
by round diamonds half halo on both sides with tapering baguette diamonds also surrounded by round
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.5 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Ponte Vecchio
Located in Addison, TX
Item Details: Ring Size: 10.25 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.3 grams Hallmark: 18KP
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.47 Carat Emerald With Round and Baguette Cut Diamond 14K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.47 Carat Emerald with Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Side Stones 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.60ct Diamond Solitaire 14k ring with baguette accents. Wedding band Engagement
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Diamond Solitaire set into 14k Yellow Gold. Beautiful Round center stone with 4 tapered baguette
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage bypass ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing two vivid pear-shaped rubies
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Baguette and Round Diamonds, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring is a celebration of vibrant color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of tapered baguette diamond ring yellow gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 849 vintage or 649 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of tapered baguette diamond ring yellow gold among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of tapered baguette diamond ring yellow gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Vaibhav Dhadda, Antinori Fine Jewels and Oscar Heyman each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our tapered baguette diamond ring yellow gold for sale are for women, but there are 397 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring Yellow Gold?

Prices for a piece of tapered baguette diamond ring yellow gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,960,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,499.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings. 

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings. 

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry. 

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.