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Vintage Oval and Baguette Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
create a beautiful contrast. The ring was crafted in 14K yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Cut: Oval
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waverly Herringbone Eternity Baguette 2ct Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
By Corielle
Located in New Hope, PA
herringbone pattern 14K Yellow gold 1.99-2.02 ct natural tapered baguette diamonds 3.40mm high, 24.30mm long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.31 Carat Multi Row Round and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Classic round diamond and baguette ring. This ring is made of 18K yellow gold with a center row of
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.82 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold, it is adorned by (27) Baguette-cut, Pave-set, High-Quality genuine Diamonds weighing in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Trillion and Baguette 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette diamond full eternity engagement wedding ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
4.28ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring Wedding Band In 18ct Yellow Gold. Classic full eternity diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Band Ring with Emerald and Diamond Baguettes
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A refined 18kt yellow gold band ring showcasing a row of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald and Baguette-Cut Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
: Material: 18kt yellow gold Gemstones: Emerald (oval): 0.41 carats Diamonds (baguette-cut): 0.57 carats
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in yellow gold 18kt set with one oval cut diamond 1.25 cts G VS1 and 30 baguette cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Statement Ring 18K Yellow Gold 3.17Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This wide diamond fancy statement ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and encrusted with baguette
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Round Cut Diamond Statement Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.21cttw
Located in New York, NY
collection. Crafted in 18K yellow gold. This ring features baguette and round cut diamonds weighing 1.21
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Sapphire and Baguette Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A luxurious 18K yellow gold band ring featuring an oval
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Rachel Koen 0.64Cttw Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Simple and delicate diamond ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. This ring features prong set baguette
Category

2010s North American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, New
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Simple yet Elegant.....This classic design is going to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This absolutely beautiful ring is in 14k yellow gold and has a stunning collection of baguette and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire Baguettes
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A sleek and refined 18K yellow gold band ring featuring
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Baguettes
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A sophisticated 18K yellow gold ring featuring a central
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Rachel Koen Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 0.07cttw
Located in New York, NY
Petite and trendy, this ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and encrusted with a baguette cut
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Leaf Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Karat yellow gold and embedded with 58 brilliant cut round diamonds Baguette diamond in prong
Category

2010s Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Diamond Multi Row Spiral Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.20Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful spiral diamond ring is all about sparkle. Crafted in high polished 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Baguette Diamonds Double Band Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Weight: 8.85gr Metal: 18kt yellow gold Stones: 49 Diamonds • Cut: Baguette • Total carat weight
Category

1990s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond ring. The ring is crafted from 14-karat gold in your
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Geometric Diamond Ring with Trillion and Baguette Diamonds – 1.8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An eye-catching geometric masterpiece in 14K yellow gold, this sculptural ring features a bold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Set with Scattered Baguette Diamonds
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished 8mm Scallop-Edged Ring, Accented with
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette and Round Diamond Multi-Row Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Crafted from a combination of platinum and 14 karat gold, the ring features a captivating design of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Square Baguette Diamond Dimensional Cocktail Ring 4.80ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking and dimensional cocktail ring, impeccably crafted in 18K yellow gold. The design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Baguette Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
baguette diamonds. Also available in rose and white gold. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Baguette Cut Aquamarine Ring With Diamonds 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Baguette Cut Aquamarine Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of 0.36 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Tanzanite Ring with Baguette Diamonds
Located in Boone, NC
An 18K Yellow Gold Tanzanite Ring with Baguette Diamonds. The Oval Tanzanite is an Ideal Color for
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Baguette-Cut Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- This refined 18K yellow gold ring features a sleek row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.30 Carat Baguette Round Cut Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 0.30 Carat Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. This
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond ring. The ring is crafted from 14-karat gold in your
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.41 Carat Baguette Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
baguette and 20 round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.25 carats and 0.16 carats total. Made in 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

TJD 2.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Fashion Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
ring is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 185 round and
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

HARAKH 18KT Yellow Gold Baguette Colorless Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
full eternity diamond ring is crafted in 18 KT yellow gold. The total diamond weight is 4 3/8 carats
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Baguette Emeralds and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural emeralds and diamonds. May birthstone ring 14k solid gold
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Halo Ring Description: A striking 18 karat yellow gold ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.22Cttw Baguette 0.61Cttw Round Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and chic, natural diamond ladies cocktail ring crafted in 14k yellow gold. This fancy
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Solitaire
Located in beverly hills, CA
This thoroughly modern ring features a single east-west 0.15 carat diamond baguette in a slim 14
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette And Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold 2.12Ctw SZ 7.5
Located in New York, NY
This timeless and stylish diamond band ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features channel set
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Baguette Wedding Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Make a bold statement with this exquisitely crafted 18 Yellow Karat Gold Half Eternity Ring
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Tapered Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice Emerald and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k yellow gold and white diamonds. The
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Emeralds and Diamonds 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with natural emeralds and diamonds. May birthstone. 3 gemstone ring. Metal:14k
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Pear Baguette Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DID: 7410-02 T20R
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

One of a kind 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Baguette Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Material: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond: 0.53 TCW Baguette Selling Price: $3499.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Ring with Baguettes and Rounds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Sapphire and Diamond Ring with Baguettes and Rounds Sapphire and Diamond Ring features an Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Square Shape Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond ring. The ring is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold and
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.33 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Designer Bypass Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond ring. The ring is crafted from 14-karat gold in your
Category

2010s Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring 7.90ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An impressively bold estate ring crafted in 18K yellow, gold and centered by a glowing, deep blue
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Pendant/Ring with Brilliant-Cut and Baguette Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
gold Brilliant-cut and baguette natural diamonds Total diamond weight: 5.90 carats Weight: 25.3 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 2.00 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 10KT gold ring with gorgeous natural diamonds. The round- and baguette-cut stones sparkle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Picchiotti 18KT Yellow Gold Baguette Ruby 4.07Ct Diamond 2.36CT Band Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
band ring beautifully set with a center row of baguette cut diamonds , and 2 rows of baguette rubies
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring with Diagonal Baguette Diamonds, 2.07 Carats
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- This striking 18kt yellow gold band ring is adorned with
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nova 18KT Yellow Gold 1.93 Cts. Round and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold ring set with baguette and round diamonds. The baguette diamonds are
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1990s North American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Round Cut Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.29Cttw
Located in New York, NY
spiral wrap style ring. Crafted in high polished 18k yellow gold. Total diamond weight: 1.29 carats
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Round Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold 0.47cttw
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and stylish diamond ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold. This ring features 77 dazzling
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Baguette Round Cut Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold 2.11cttw
Located in New York, NY
Modern ladies thick band ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. This ring features baguette cut and round
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Gold And Baguette Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact yellow gold and baguette diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 166 antique edition and 185 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect yellow gold and baguette diamond ring 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. Finding an appealing yellow gold and baguette diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but TJD, LB Exclusive and Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A baguette cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and emerald cut versions for sale. When shopping for a yellow gold and baguette diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Yellow Gold And Baguette Diamond Ring?

On average, a yellow gold and baguette diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,467, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $75,000 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.