Wavy Row Platinum 1 Carat Baguette Diamond Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Wavy Row Platinum Baguette Diamond Bridal Ring, with Diamonds weighing 1 carat.
20th Century Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Wavy Row Platinum 1 Carat Baguette Diamond Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Wavy Row Platinum Baguette Diamond Bridal Ring, with Diamonds weighing 1 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Geometric Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vintage allure mixes with a modern edge in this gorgeous bypass ring crafted of genuine 14k white gold. A centerpiece of princess-cut diamonds sits within a striking invisible sett...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Baguette Diamond Band Ring, 0.25 Carats Diamonds 1/4 Carat Band 14K White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This modern diamond band has a sleek design, with baguette cut diamonds set east to west in secure bar prongs, making a minimalist slim-line design. Setting baguette shaped diamonds ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond Channel Set Platinum 3 Row Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Round brilliant and baguette diamond band ring in platinum 900 featuring alternating vertical bars of round and baguette diamonds in three-row design. Totaling 1.00 carat wit...
Diamond, Platinum
1.68 Carat Channel Set Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Ring Size M 1/2 (53)
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Excellent) Weight: 8.1 grams Size: M 1/2 (53) Band Width: 3.5mm Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 1.68 carats Diamond Details: Colour: I-J, Clarity: SI Hallmarked:...
Diamond, Platinum
$956Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum Telara Baguette Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five (5) perfectly matched. Baguette-cut diamonds evenly spread. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemston...
Diamond, Platinum
1/4 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Stackable Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunningly beautiful 14K white gold band dripping with baguette diamonds provides a look that is very classic and modern at the same time! This ring is very fashionable and can ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10k Yellow and White Gold 1/2 Carat Baguette Diamond Bypass Triple Leaf Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning nature inspired ring design is perfect for everyday wear. Crafted from 10k yellow gold, this design features 3/8ct TDW of natural round and baguette diamonds. A warm ye...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
From $1,995 / item
10K Yellow Gold Round and Baguette Cut 1 1/10 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
On top of a 10k yellow gold ring, sits a unique and eye catching 1 1/20ct round and baguette cut diamond cluster. The geometrical diamond design is held in place by two semi braded r...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $3,379 / item
14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Chic 14K white gold diamond ring with a timeless design. The natural diamonds are round- and baguette-cut and beautifully mounted in a channel setting. This gorgeous ring works just ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Halo Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Round Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 14K Solid White Gold showcases 1.0 carats of sparkling 46 round and 8 baguette-cut diamonds set in prong setting, H-I color I2 clarity. ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Solid Yellow Gold Wavey Stacking Ring with 1 Carat Natural Baguette Rubies
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Corbusier Ring: At equal intervals around the band, baguette-cut rubies, totaling 1 carat, are channel-set into the gold, catching the light like flashes of crimson behind glass.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1 ¼ Carat Princess, Baguette & Pie Diamond Marquise Shaped Ring
Located in New York, NY
It has a total diamond weight of 1 1/4 carats. Video Available Upon Request. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 36 Diamonds Includes 4 Pie...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural 1 Carat Round & Baguette Cut Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Matte Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.0 carat total weight natural diamond men's ring in 18K yellow gold with matte finish and channel-set round and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Rose Gold Pear Shaped Bridal Set Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Rose gold showcases 1.0 carats of sparkling 54 round and 5 baguette diamond set in prong and micro prong setting, H-I color I2 clarity...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
TJD 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Cushion Shaped Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 14K white gold showcases 0.50 carats of sparkling 77 round and 6 baguette-cut diamonds accentuated in prong and micro prong set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1 Carat Emerald & Baguette Diamond 18K Gold East West Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.0 carat natural emerald cut emerald east-west engagement ring with baguette diamond side stones in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This timeless design diamond bridal set ring celebrates your next steps in life. The ring is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features Round Brilliant 115 and Baguette - 14 white...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement 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 white gold and features Round Brilliant 45 and Baguette - 21 white diamonds, Prong & Channel se...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Lindie Baguette Organic Design Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features six (6) Baguette shape diamonds set in between thin bars to enhance it's organic look. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gem...
Diamond, Platinum
$900Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Telara Baguette Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five (5) perfectly matched. Baguette-cut diamonds evenly spread. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemston...
Diamond, White Gold
$900Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Telara Baguette Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five (5) perfectly matched. Baguette-cut diamonds evenly spread. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemston...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$900Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Telara Baguette Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five (5) perfectly matched. Baguette-cut diamonds evenly spread. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemston...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond Band 1/2 Carat Channel Set in White Gold Sizable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Number: 7 Diamond Total Weight: .5 ct Diamond Clarity: VS2 (excellent, eye clean) Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1 1/2 Carat Round, Baguette & Princess Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14K white gold 1.50 carat diamonds frame bridal set ring. Expertly Crafted of sparkling 14 karat solid white gold in high polish finish and set with 128 sparkling round, 17...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Diamond Wedding Band. Elongated Baguette Cut H VS2 Platinum Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Diamond Cut: Baguette Cut Diamond Color: Approx H Color Diamond Clarity: Approx VS2 Clarity Jewel...
Diamond, Platinum
1/5 Ctw, Baguette Diamond Ring, 14K Solid Gold, 5 Stone Ring, Tiara Ring, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
Item Code: AD270 Division: Natural Diamond Collection: Classics Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold. You can request a switch in gold color to two tone yellow-white gold or two tone ro...
Diamond, Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut "S" Shaped Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The band is further set with beautiful baguette-cut diamonds. The ring has a total carat weight of 1/2 c.t., making it the perfect addition to your jewelry collection.
White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Flower Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless beauty of this 10K yellow gold flower swirl cocktail ring, adorned with 43 natural diamonds totaling 1/2 cttw. The intricate design features round and baguett...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
From $700 / item
10k Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Cut Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a unique style statement in front of your special guests by wearing this outstanding diamond ring. Fashioned in 10kt yellow gold, this diamond ring is enriched with round, and b...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Wedding Band - 18k Baguette 3.04ctw Ring Sz 9 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 3.04ctw Cut: Baguette Color: H - I Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 3.04ctw Style: Eterni...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Lindie Baguette Organic Design Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features six (6) Baguette shape diamonds set in between thin bars to enhance it's organic look. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gem...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Lindie Baguette Organic Design Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features six (6) Baguette shape diamonds set in between thin bars to enhance it's organic look. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gem...
Diamond, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Lindie Baguette Organic Design Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features six (6) Baguette shape diamonds set in between thin bars to enhance it's organic look. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gem...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Lindie Baguette Organic Design Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features six (6) Baguette shape diamonds set in between thin bars to enhance it's organic look. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gem...
Diamond, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Lindie Baguette Organic Design Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features six (6) Baguette shape diamonds set in between thin bars to enhance it's organic look. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gem...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
TJD 1 Carat Round and Baguette Composite Diamond 18KT White Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful and striking diamond engagement ring is studded with 94 brilliant cut diamonds and 15 baguettes. The diamonds are graded HI Color, I2 Clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1 Carat Round, Baguette & Princess Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fashion Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted with 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 37 round 18 Baguette and 5 princess cut diamonds set in prong, pave and channel setting...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow and White Gold 1/10 Carat Baguette and Round-Cut Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed, this bypass ring is expertly designed with 10k two tone gold and natural diamonds. The yellow gold band is vertically intersected by white gold at the middle. B...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
White Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 18k Baguette .50ctw Ring SZ 9 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/2 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Baguette Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Wedding B...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut "S" Shaped Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The band is further set with beautiful baguette-cut diamonds. The ring has a total carat weight of 1/2 c.t., making it the perfect addition to your jewelry collection.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Round And Baguette Cut 1 1/10 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
On top of a 10k yellow gold ring, sits a unique and eye catching 1 1/10ct round and baguette cut diamond cluster. The geometrical diamond design is held in place by two semi braded r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1 Carat Natural Emerald Ring with Baguette Diamond Halo in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage natural Emerald and natural diamond ring in 14k solid yellow gold. This vibrant Emerald bears excellent color and luster. It's well contrasted by a round and baguette-cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1/10 Ctw, Baguette Diamond Band, 14k Solid Gold, Bezel Diamond Ring, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
Item Code: AD254 Division: Natural Diamond Collection: Classics Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold. You can request a switch in gold color to yellow or rose. We also provide gold with...
Diamond, Gold
TJD 1 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Stackable Half Eternity Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond ring. The ring is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features Round Brilliant 12 and Baguette - 7 white diamonds, Prong & Channel set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K Two-Toned 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Composite Pear Head Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style to new heights with our 10K two-toned fashion ring. This exquisite piece is a true embodiment of grace and sophistication, designed to capture hearts and ignite yo...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Band 18k Baguette 1.18ctw Stripe Ring 6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Baguette Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .46ctw Cut:...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1 5/8 Cttw Princess and Baguette Diamond Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 14K Yellow Gold • Average Gram Weight: 8.73 • Diamond 1 Clarity: VS2-SI1, Color: G-H, Count: 12, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Setting: Channel, Shape: Baguette, T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Halo Ring 14k Rd & Baguette 5.00ctw SZ 6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 5.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: 5.00ctw...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1 Carat Baguette & Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Multi-row Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Multi-row cluster design Diamond Wedding Band Ring is Accentuated with 102 brilliant round and 19 baguette-cut diamonds beautifully set in pave and stackable prong setting. The ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1/2 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Tri-Color Gold Stackable Wedding Band
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 choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features Round Brilliant 64 and Baguette - 35 wh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
TJD 1 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Halo Pear Shaped Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14 Karat white gold engagement band ring featuring design jeweled with 131 round and 5 baguette cut white diamonds. This ring is superbly detailed to perfection and set wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Diamond Wedding Band. Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band I SI1 18K White
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: SI1 Overall Metal: Gold, White Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Baguette Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Ban...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold 1 ½ Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Multi-Row Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Chic 14K white gold diamond ring with a timeless design. The natural diamonds are round- and baguette-cut and beautifully mounted in a channel setting. This gorgeous ring works just ...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
TJD 1 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Fashion Halo Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this diamond engagement ring band crafted in 18 karat white gold is sure to be admired for the inherent classic beauty and elegance within its design which features ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1/2 Carat Round/Baguette Diamond 14KT Yellow Dome Shape Art Deco Style Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond Wedding band. The wedding band is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 124 round and 13 baguet...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Two-Toned Gold Round Baguette 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
The band is crafted in contrasting white and yellow gold. The ring has a total diamond weight of 1/2 carats. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Mixed Metal, 10k Gold
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.
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.
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.
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