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Vintage 4.00 Carat Total Weight Mixed Diamonds Shape Cut Ring 14k
Located in Miami, FL
round, emerald & tapered baguettes. The ring is a size 7 and weights 4.8 grams The ring brings out true
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.76 Carat Burma No Heat Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 8.76 carat unheated star ruby cabochon ring set in platinum with 0.88 carat baguette
Category

1990s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Star Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 3.25 Carat Natural Oval Gem Ruby and Diamond circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, approximately 3.25 Carats of Natural Rubies & Diamonds. The
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA-Certified 1ct Oval-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Natural Tapered Baguette and Round-Cut Diamonds (E/VS, approx. 1.03ct) — a composition that radiates depth
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.22 Carat Fancy Yellow-Green Radiant Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
flawless tapered baguette-cut diamonds. The center stone is a certified Fancy Yellow-Green, meaning that
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3 Carat COLOMBIAN Emerald Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
) Mounting: 18K yellow gold Accent stones: Tapered baguette diamonds Accompanied by its GIA Emerald Origin
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Pear-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
by a radiant mix of ~0.75 carats of natural baguette and round-cut diamonds in a striking halo and
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s 0.95 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow and white gold with a center Marquise cut Diamond weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Yellow Sapphire Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold art-deco style yellow sapphire tapered baguettes diamond circular pendant. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Natural Unenhanced Marquise Ruby Diamond Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique marquise ruby and diamond ring. Vertically set to the centre with two round old cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

3.17 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
. This is achieved by flanking the center stone with inverted tapered baguette diamonds, set in an
Category

1990s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 1.21 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
tapered baguette and round natural diamonds set in an 18K yellow gold mounting. The ring is approximately
Category

Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Artist Cluster Rings

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring SSEF Certified
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
, mined in fabled Colombia. Enriched with round and tapering baguette diamonds totaling 3.60 carats, the
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.10 Carat Natural Fancy Light Grey Pear Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
features tapered baguette cut diamonds totaling 0.30 Carat. The center diamond is an extremely rare Natural
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.19 CT Natural Emerald 3-Stone Ring with Diamond Side Stone in 18K White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
2.19 carat natural Zambian emerald and diamond ring in two-tone 18k white and yellow gold. The
Category

2010s African Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Vintage 1.00 Carat Blue and White Diamonds Flower Cocktail Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
blue diamonds in the center as well as surrounded by tapered baguettes on the leaves. The blue diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

17.0 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
tapered baguette diamonds. Made in 18k yellow gold. Ruby weighs 17.0 carats total. Baguette Diamonds weigh
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 12 Carat Green Chrysoberyl Cats Eye and Diamond Mens Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat solid yellow gold men's ring mounts a 12 carat green Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye and tapered
Category

Early 2000s North American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Oval Cabochon Apple Green Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade Diamond Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Conclusion: Natural Fei Cui - Type A 850 Yellow Gold (gold purity slightly above 20k) 36 Tapered Baguette
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco 1.90 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
round faceted diamonds around the outer edge. The ring is crafted from 18ct white gold, providing a
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1980s 1.25 Carat Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold featuring a Round Brilliant cut Diamond weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Ceylon Sapphire 8.19 Carats Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
(8.19 carats) surrounded by a crown of especially cut tapered baguette diamonds (1.78 carats) The design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
By Raymond Lee Jewelers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18k Yellow Gold Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co ruby cocktail buckle ring, circa 1945.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co ruby cocktail buckle ring. Set with eight round old cut diamonds in open back grain
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.24ct Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Cushion Cut Three-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Shape Diamond GIA#7432512211 Side stones: 0.56ct F VS tapered baguettes Total Carat Weight yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural Diamond and Marquise-Cut Ruby Gemstone 18-Karat Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
six marquise-cut natural rubies and twelve tapered baguette-cut diamonds, all set in luxurious 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Platinum Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
brilliant white diamonds in a dazzling array of cuts—featuring tapered baguettes, marquise, and round
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond trombino ring, circa 1970s.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond trombino ring. Set to centre horizontally with an octagonal
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Green Emerald And Diamond Band In 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Green Emerald And Diamond Band In 18k Two-Tone Gold A striking vintage band crafted in 18K
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.40ct Natural Fancy Yellow VS1 Heart Cut Three-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold; Center stone: 3.40ct Natural Fancy Yellow Even VS1
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14k Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set 0.65ct
Located in Narberth, PA
of 14k yellow gold and includes a gorgeous diamond ring and a matching fitted band. The engagement
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS 0.99 cts Unheated Mozambique Ruby 0.39 cts Diamonds 18K 2-Tone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate the refined beauty of this 18K two-tone gold ring, centered with a natural unheated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.29ct Natural Fancy Yellow Even VVS2 Cushion Cut Three-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in 18K Yellow Gold & PT950 Center stone: 2.29ct Natural Fancy Yellow Even VVS2
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA certified 1.04 carat Light Green Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
, bezel set in 18k yellow gold. Flanked by total of 8 tapered baguette cut diamonds channel set on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bulgari Burma Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
tapered baguette cut diamonds totaling 0.80 carat, all beautifully set in platinum with yellow gold
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
taper baguette diamonds of H-I color and VS1-VS2 quality (5 on either side of the ring). The 5.01 square
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

6.04 Carat Cushion Cut No Heat Burma Origin Spinel in Vintage 14K Gold Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
from Burma, Myanmar. It is paired with two additional tapered baguette-cut natural white diamond side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burmese ruby and diamond flank solitaire ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
, flanked by eight tapered baguette cut diamonds in open back channel settings with a combined approximate
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Certified 12.01ct Color Change Green-Brown Cat s Eye Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
- Green-brown Oval Cabochon-cut Natural Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 2.4ct - 69 Tapered Baguette Diamond Melee
Category

1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1975
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
broad openwork wire shoulders and tapering through to a solid grooved shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

GIA Colombian Emerald 12.64cts Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Octagonal Step-Cut Mounting: 18K Yellow Gold Prongs Halo: Round & Tapered Baguette Diamonds Total Diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Stunning Diamond and Ruby Antique Ring Size 5 1/4"
By Tara Shaw-2
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lady's ruby and diamond ring set in 18 Karat yellow gold. Contemporary style. Featuring a pair of
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cognac Zircon and White Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Cincinnati, OH
.* Approximately 13mm X 10mm X 6.5mm emerald cut cognac color zircon One long, tapered baguette diamond set in
Category

Early 2000s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Platinum

3.86tcw 14K AAA+ Fine Quality Colombian Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
prong-set; various baguette-cut diamonds are channel set within the tapered shank, and multiple petite
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring by Terrell Zimmelman, circa 1970s
By Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Wailea, HI
expression of luxury with the Lady's 18K Yellow & White Gold Sapphire/Diamond "Terrell & Zimmelman" Ring
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mauboussin diamond and sapphire ring, 1993
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin diamond and sapphire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, G colour
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

GIA Certified 1ct Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 950 Platinum
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, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Brothers vintage ruby and diamond ring, American, circa 1970.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
gallery and intricate backholing, leading to a solid tapered stepped shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate 18K ROUND ZAMBIAN Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA 3.70cttw Sz 6.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous ring done in 18K yellow gold containing something of a rarity… a natural round emerald
Category

1990s African Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 4.00 Carat Vivid Red “Pigeon’s Blood” Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow gold prongs, enhancing its rich, fiery hue. Two tapered baguette diamonds flank the center stone
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Oscar Heyman Brothers sapphire and diamond ring, American, circa 1960.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brothers sapphire and diamond ring. Set with eight square baguette cut natural
Category

Vintage 1960s Central American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
rectangular tapered baguette cut diamonds in open back rubover channel settings with a combined weight of 1.00
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

GRS Certified 2.43 Carat Insignificant Oil Himalayan Green Emerald 18K Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
emerald's natural allure. Elegantly complementing the central stone are two tapered baguette diamonds, each
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

J. Birnbach GIA Certified 2.50 Carat J VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
J VS1 - Matching tapered baguette side stones 0.40 carats total - Soft 14K yellow gold alloy - Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Saphire and Diamond Women s Antique Ring Size 6 .72 ct
Located in New Orleans, LA
rectangular yellow gold bezel frame containing channel set calibre cut tapered baguette blue sapphires of
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century Star Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold and extravagant 1950s ring showcases a dazzling blend of platinum and 18K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
with curls of channel set baguette cut gems overlapping. This 1” ring has a tapered tri split shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

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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.