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Men’s Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome High Quality Gent’s Diamond Gold Ring. Securely Pave Hand set with 6.00tcw Baguette
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 1.00 carats 18KT White Gold Baguette Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. This ring is available in 18KT White Gold/ 18KT Yellow Gold DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.32 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classy Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring This ring has a round cut diamond weighing 0.37
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Baguette Cut 4 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chunky yet elegant Tallulah Ring is set with nearly 4 carats of GIA certified baguette diamonds
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elongated Cushion Cut Tanzanite Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Tanzanite and Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Tsavorite Snake Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
. of Diamonds and 4 Tsavorites approximately 0.06 ct. Available in your choice of Yellow or Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

2.46ct Baguette Round Cut Pavé Diamond 3 Row Half Eternity Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
baguette and round cut diamonds. The center row showcases pristine baguette cuts creating linear brilliance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

18k Gold AGL 10.6ctw Green Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Total Carat Weight: 10.6 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.43 Grams Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.06ct Baguette Round Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
maximize fire and allure. Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring features a slender 2mm straight band
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Delightful Petite Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold 1.15 Carats Total
Located in Wailea, HI
Delightful Petite Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold 1.15 Carats Total 32 Baguette and Squrae Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Round and Baguette Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
-Wide band ring featuring baguette and round natural diamonds -Crafted in 14k solid gold with detailed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Cocktail Ring, 1.00ct HRD Diamond, Baguette and Pavé Accents
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This 18K yellow gold diamond cocktail ring features a wide, well-balanced design centered on a 1.00
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 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

Estate 18K Interwoven Baguette Diamond Round Sapphire North South Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
in 18 karat yellow gold, the band features an elegant interwoven motif channel set with a shimmering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.46 Ct Sapphire Diamond Knot Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
1.16 carats of bright white, eye-clean baguette-cut diamonds, this ring offers exceptional sparkle and
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary fashion ring crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring 2.04 carats of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.6tcw Baguette Round Diamond Oval Halo Cluster Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
in 18K white gold, the design features approximately 1.60 total carats of natural baguette and round
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazulli, Malachite, Yellow Sapphire And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and exquisitely detailed 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, center set with Baguette Shape 3.52Cts
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.60 Ct Baguette Diamond F IF Half Eternity Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This is an high quality baguette Diamond ring finely hand fabricated of solid 18 KT gold Set with
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Baguette Cut Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Multi Row Ring in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Crafted in a combination of 14 karat white and yellow gold, this ring balances architectural detail with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

5 Carat Marquise Emerald Baguette Diamond Channel 18K Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
total (approx.) Cut: Baguette Quantity: 12 This vintage 18K yellow gold emerald and diamond ring is a
Category

1990s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1990s Royal Blue Tanzanite Diamond Yellow White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous ring is crafted in 14k yellow & white gold and set with a faceted royal blue
Category

1990s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow 0.30ct Gold Diamond Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
elegant ring! 14k gold forms a dramatic shank that holds a dazzling collection of round diamonds in prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

Handcraft Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by artisans
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 18k yellow gold ring is set with lovely oval cut ruby and sapphire that weighs 1.85ct
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial K Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial S Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial L Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial D Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial M Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial C Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial G Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial J Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial B Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial N Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial E Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial R Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.05ct Diamond Initial A Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold natural diamond initial rings can be stacked or warn alone. Diamond weight varies depending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Floral Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features Round Brilliant 51 and Baguette - 30 white
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.2ct Natural Baguette Round Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. Crafted in 18K white gold, this piece showcases an exquisite arrangement of baguette and round-cut
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.80tcw 14K Round Colombian Emerald Diamond Baguette Accent Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
or Yellow Gold Rhodium / 5.0 Grams Main Stone: Colombian Emerald Shape: Round Cut Approx Weight: 1.0
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18Kt Yellow Gold Oval Blue Sapphire 0.90 ct White Diamonds Baguette-Cut 0.80 ct
Located in Bergamo, BG
Ring made of 18kt yellow gold with oval blue sapphire for ct .0.90 and baguette-cut white diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14Karat White Gold Bypass Fashion Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
your romance. The ring is crafted from 14-karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and
Category

2010s Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Eostre spinel and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A red spinel and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. The rectangle spinel is set at an angle to the
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

12 Baguette Cut Diamonds Six-sided Hexagon Shape Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Baguette Cut Diamonds: Total 1.293ct 18k White Gold Gold Weight 2.87g Total Weight 3.129g Stamped: Au750
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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

Emerald Beads Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 3.59 carats of Emerald and 0.15 carats of Diamond. The Ring are an
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate French-Cut Emerald Diamond Baguette 18k Yellow Gold Band
By Unbranded
Located in Orlando, FL
18K Yellow Gold French-Cut Emerald & Diamond Baguette Band – E/VVS, 0.80ctw, Size 6.25 A
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Multi-color Gemstones Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold, this piece showcases modern elegance and craftsmanship. Ring size: 6.25 (sizeable) Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 18 karat yellow gold diamond and yellow sapphire ring designed as a belt buckle. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14KT Gold Designer Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
our inhouse experts in 14 karat yellow gold and embellished with 107 brilliant cut, single cut round
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring features a 0.70-carat brilliant cut diamond as the center stone
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Vintage Round and Tapered Baguette Ring in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful certified vintage round brilliant cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Radiant Yellow Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cushion Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Radiant Yellow Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cushion Eternity Ring is a dazzling symbol of
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural 0.74 Carat Baguette Diamond Dome Ring 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Embrace the allure of understated elegance with this Natural 0.74 Carat Baguette Diamond Dome Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the yellow gold baguette diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a yellow gold baguette diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A yellow gold baguette diamond ring from TJD, Vaibhav Dhadda and LB Exclusive — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a baguette cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a yellow gold baguette diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Ring?

On average, a yellow gold baguette diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,194, while they’re typically $176 on the low end and $160,500 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.