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Vintage 2.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
, the central stone is flanked by a pair of 0.05 carat tapered baguette cut diamonds, rub over set into
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Vintage 1950s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.50 Carat Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.50 Carat Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring. Beautiful ring featuring tapered baguette cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.77 Carat Oval Emerald and Diamond platinum and 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring features a natural oval shaped emerald weighing 1.77ct in an 18 carat yellow gold four
Category

2010s English Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Retro Gold 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k yellow gold statement ring showcasing approximately 1.5 carats of natural colorless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

0.64 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a platinum and 18ct yellow gold diamond engagement ring. The focal point of this ring
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage IGI Vertified 1.21ct Oval-cut Orangy Red Garnet Diamond 20K Gold Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
: 0.09ct 13 Tapered Baguette Diamonds: 0.27ct 850 Yellow Gold (gold purity slightly above 20k) Gold Weight
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold 1.06ct Heart Pigeon s Blood Ruby 0.58ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
surrounded by tapered baguette and brilliant diamonds split on either side making 2 sides of heart. Very
Category

20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gubelin Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
undulating mount of tapered baguette-cut diamonds and accented by marquise-cut diamond shoulders. The bold
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline and Diamond Channel Set Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
stone are round and baguette cut natural diamonds, separated by ridged yellow gold stations on a tapered
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18k Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular sapphire and diamond cocktail ring! This gorgeous ring is crafted in vibrant yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage GIA 3.10 carat no heat sapphire diamond 14k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, unheated color glowing at the center of a dramatic diamond sunburst. Thirty tapered baguette diamonds frame
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.76tcw 18K Three Stone Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
. Accented on the sides, are six tapered baguette diamonds creating a ravishing three-stone look! Set in a
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Lab Generated Emerald with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Yellow Gold Size: 6.75 Diamonds are Genuine. Not simulated or lab-created.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond and Gold Cluster Ring, Circa 1980, 21.00 Carat
Located in London, GB
diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 2.20ct, in claw settings, with a tapered baguette-cut diamond in
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Centrally set with a octagonal step
Category

Vintage 1950s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Round Ruby Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by 24 tapered baguette diamonds approximately 1.85 ct and 12 brilliant diamonds approximately .21
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Mauboussin Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, 1978.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
rectangular and tapered baguette cut diamonds in open back claw settings with a combined weight of 1.50 carats
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

3.48ct Madagascar Sapphire and 2.10ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Cluster Ring 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, 18 karat white gold and 18 karat yellow gold set cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Monture Cartier Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
. The ring is vintage and crafted in 18ct yellow gold. It features a central old cut diamond that is
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA-Certified 1ct Oval Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring – 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. Surrounding the center stone are two exquisite halos of natural tapered baguette and round-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2 Stone Toi Et Moi Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This ruby and diamond engagement ring is both gorgeous and groovy! The succeeding rows of
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Shy 3.0ctw GIA Fancy ORANGE Diamond Ballerina Cocktail 14KW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold (stamped), iconic BALLERINA style ring with 20 baguettes, 1.08ctw, and 24 rounds
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Post-War Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.12ct 14K Tanzanite Diamond Geometric Two-Toned Gold Ring Round Cut 585
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Bezel/Channel Setting Material: Yellow & White Gold 14K Setting Weight: 8.5 Grams
Category

2010s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold

Pink Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1980.
Located in London, GB
Pink Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to the centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18K TT Gold 11.25ctw GIA Tsavorite Solitaire w/ Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely breathtaking tsavorite and diamond ring was crafted in solid 18k white gold with a
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
centerpiece are two gracefully tapered baguette diamonds on each side, adding a touch of elegance and balance
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Dress Ring, circa 1950
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
pierced backholing and tapering at the shoulders to a solid D-shape shank. Tested 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
baguette-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 4.00 carats, meticulously arranged to create a radiant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

0.88ctt Multi Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Unique multi diamond cluster ring of floral motif. 7 pear, and marquise diamonds, 0.60ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 0.99ct Trillion Deep Red Thai Ruby 0.60ct Diamond Fine Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Diamonds: Natural, brilliant & Tapered baguette cut, VS2, G-H, 0.60 carats Gross weight= 7 grams Ring face
Category

20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

3.35tcw AAA+ Cushion Emerald Diamond Statement Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exceptional Colombian emerald & diamond statement/anniversary ring. This fine-quality ring is
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.88tcw 18K Ruby Diamond Wide Band Cluster Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A fine quality ruby and diamond wide band in 18K yellow gold. Twelve, vivid, red rubies highlight
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.74ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Engagement Ring – 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. Encircling the ruby is a shimmering halo of natural tapered baguette and round-cut diamonds (totaling
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified 0.7ct Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring -18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
a dazzling halo of natural diamonds, gracefully accentuated by tapered baguette and round-cut
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 10.40 Carat Red Zircon Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
carats of baguette diamonds in 14K yellow gold. The dramatic oval center stone and tapered split shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.16tcw 14K Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Round, Tapered Baguette Total Diamonds: 12 Weight: 0.20-Carats (Total) Color: J-K Clarity: I1-I2 Luster
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Classic 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring w/0.93 ct - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Classic 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring w/0.93 ct - GIA Certified Featuring this
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.75ct Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
tapered baguette and round-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.29 carats (G color, VS clarity). Their
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Ring, English, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
with an approximate weight of 3.11 carats, flanked by two tapered baguette cut diamonds in open back
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K 0.85tcw Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring - Two Toned Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
channel-set tapered baguette-cut diamonds, adding a touch of brilliance and sophistication. Crafted in a
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 2ct Natural Oval-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
, elevated by a luxurious double halo of approximately 1ct Natural Tapered Baguette and Round Diamonds (G/VS
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1ct Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
sparkle with every glance. Framing the central stone are 0.5ct of natural tapered baguette diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond Trombino ring, circa 1980.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
diamonds with a graduated horizontally set row of baguette-cut diamonds tapering down from the central
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold, circa 1980s–1990s
Located in Roma, RM
karat yellow gold, the ring is centered by a remarkable Sri Lankan sapphire weighing approximately 5.88
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

GIA Certified 1ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Stones: Approx. 0.65ct Natural Tapered Baguette Diamonds Metal: 18K White Gold Band Width: Approx. 2mm
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Stones: Approx. 0.65ct Natural Tapered Baguette Diamonds Metal: 18K White Gold Band Width: Approx. 2mm
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Lab-Created Emerald with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
: .50cttw Emerald Dimensions: 8mm x 6mm Stone Cut: Emerald, Round, Tapered Baguette Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.29ct Natural Oval Ruby Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. 0.75ct Natural Tapered Baguette Round-Cut Diamonds (G/VS) Setting Style: Double Halo 🛠️ Metal
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Band Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The emerald and diamond cocktail ring features a row of tapered baguette emeralds weighing a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.7ct Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
in a delicate halo of approx. 0.68ct natural diamonds—a mix of round and tapered baguette cuts (G
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1ct Natural Oval-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring – 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Tapered Baguette Round-Cut Diamonds (G/VS) Setting Style: Halo Channel Setting 🛠️ Metal
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
to remain true and vibrant. Flanking the center stone are tapered baguette-cut natural diamonds
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 17.35 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, the emerald is flanked by two elegant tapered baguette-cut diamonds, enhancing its vivid saturation
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Colombian emerald and diamond ring, English, circa 1970.
Located in London, GB
, flanked by two tapered baguette cut diamonds in open back half rubover settings with a combined
Category

Vintage 1970s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 3ct Oval-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
halo of meticulously set natural baguette and pavé diamonds totaling 0.85 carats, elegantly enhancing
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. GIA Certified Colombian Minor Oil Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Tiffany Co. ring crafted in rich 18k yellow gold, featuring a captivating
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Emerald 1.15ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
and elevate any special occasion. Emerald Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Yellow Gold with White Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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