Natural Sapphire Baguette Diamond Crossover Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This contemporary crossover ring features a vibrant oval natural sapphire and a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Round and Baguette Diamond Crossover Ring 3.02 cttw in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Round and Baguette Diamond Ring 3.02 ctw in 18k White Gold Diamond Ring features 3.02 cttw of Natural Baguette Diamonds and Round Brilliant Diamonds set in a Crossover Styl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three Row Claw Crossover Baguette Round Diamond Ring 0.62 Carats 14KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The design showcases 3 tapered baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carats, complemented by 6 straight baguette diamonds (approx. 0.19 carats) and 20 round brilliant-cut...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Band - 14k Baguette .50ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Baguette Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.90 Carat Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful 18ct white gold diamond crossover ring. The ring features two straight baguette cut diamonds at the point where the bands are about to overlap.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Baguette Cut Diamond 18-Karat Crossover Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond Crossover Ring Style: Diamond Cross Band Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Color: There are approximately 0.50 carats of natural, b...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,728Sale Price|34% Off
18ct White Gold Crossover Ring with Round & Baguette Diamonds, 0.45ct
Located in London, GB
A striking and elegant 18ct white gold diamond ring designed with a sophisticated crossover motif that shimmers beautifully from every angle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Crossover Ring 18K White Gold 1.97Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring features two bands of prong set round cut diamonds intersecting with a channel set baguette and round cut diamond band in a crossover design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round and Baguette Diamond Crossover Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Round and Baguette Diamond Crossover Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Band Ring features a double row of Round Brilliant Diamonds with a row of Baguette Diamonds cross...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Vintage Gold Crossover Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage White and Yellow Baguette and Round Brilliant cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Gold Crossover Band Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.00 Carat Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Crossover Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our mesmerizing 2.00 Carat Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Crossover Ring in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette & Round Diamond Open Crossover Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette & Round Diamond Open Crossover Ring Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.18 Carats of natural, Baguette Diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Band - 14k Single and Baguette .15ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Sing...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Crossover Pearls Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Introducing an exquisite marvel, our Cultured Pearls White and Grey Platinum Ring is a fusion of timeless elegance and contemporary design. The centerpiece of this ring is a pair of...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$4,770Sale Price|49% Off
NWT $9, 539 18KT Gold Gorgeous Fancy Crossover Baguette Trillion Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT White Gold Glittering Diamond Crossver Ring. Ring is comprised of Approx 1.50CTS of Magnificent Rare Gorgeous...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Crossover Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.93Cttw Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring features two bands of prong set round cut diamonds intersecting with a channel set baguette and round cut diamond band in a crossover design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Crossover Cluster Cocktail Band 10k Rd & Baguette 1.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
TJD 1/2Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold By-Pass Crossover Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A meaningful symbol of your never ending commitment. The ring is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features Round Brilliant 41 and Baguette - 18 white diamonds, Prong set shines i...
Diamond, White Gold
2.00 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Crossover Fashion Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the dazzling elegance of the 2.00 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Crossover Fashion Ring in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Sapphire Crossover Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond and sapphire crossover dress ring. The ring comprises of 3 rows of round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with 2 rows of baguette cut sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant Diamond Crossover and Baguette Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 46 brilliant cut & 22 baguette Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.83 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Siz...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.06 Carat Round Diamond Crossover Ring Baguettes 14 Karat VVS*
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Crossover ring GIA Natural 1.06ct. Diamond ring. Please refer to GIA copy for the diamond specifications.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Band - 10k Round & Baguette .50ctw Garland Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Bag...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.75 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Crossover Fashion Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Crossover Wedding Band is expertly crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and features 105 Round and 38 baguette diamonds set in a beautiful design in prong, pressure and channel setti...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and sculptural vintage diamond ring crafted in 14K white gold, featuring an elegant crossover design of alternating rows of baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,900 / item
Diamond X Crossover Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek, sophisticated, and full of sparkle—this stunning crossover ring features 0.71 carats of diamonds set in a bold X design crafted from 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier, 18K Gold Diamond Onyx 'Menotte' Crossover Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural ring by Cartier, designed as a bold crossover form in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
TJD 0.30 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Crossover Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your every moment with this exquisitely crafted diamond wedding band, designed to radiate refined brilliance from day to night. Fashioned in 14 karat gold—available in white,...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Tricolor Gold Crossover Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
The impressive diamond ring is embellished with 138 brilliant and 59 baguette diamonds in prong and channel setting and made in 18-karat rose gold. Diamonds are graded H-I Color, I2 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Estate Platinum Bufftop Sapphire Diamond Crossover Bypass Cocktail Ring 6.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: Metal: Platinum Diamonds: Approx. 3.00 carats total weight, Fine to Top Gem color, VS1–VS2 clarity (round and baguette cuts) Sapphires: Approx. 3.50 carats total weight, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Crossover Ring Set With 1.0ct Natural Diamonds Set In 14ct Gold
Located in London, GB
This exquisite crossover ring is crafted in 14ct yellow and white gold, set with 1.0ct of sparkling natural round and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut Diamond 14-Karat Crossover Band In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White gold Natural Round Brilliant Baguette Diamond Cut Crossover Band: Style: Natural Diamond Material: 14K White Gold There Are Approximately 2.77 Carats Of Natural, Round Br...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alfieri & St John Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
Alfieri & ST John 18 karat yellow and white gold triple band crossover ring is composed of 2.44 carats of invisibly set baguette cut sapphires and .57 carats of round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Crossover Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond band Ring. This ring is beautifully crafted in 14 Karat yellow gold and embedded with 71 brilliant cut, single cut round diamonds & bag...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Crossover Band Size 7.75 #16758
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling ring features 42 baguette diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Width: 10 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .60 ct. Diamond col...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Crossover Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Unique design crisscross diamond ring is studded with 154 natural diamond and 92 Baguette cut diamond beautifully set in prong and channel setting. Fashioned in 14 karat White gold a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 2.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Crossover Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly timeless is the best way to describe this ring is studded with 190 round diamond and 103 Baguette cut diamond features in 14 Karat White Gold 2.00ct total diamond weight an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$19,920
18k White Gold Diamond Baguette Crossover Band Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This beautiful crossover diamond baguette band will be your favorite ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3-Row Channel Set Baguette Round Brilliant Diamond Crossover Gold Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
3-row Channel Set Baguette Round Brilliant Diamond Crossover Gold Band Ring Gold: 9K Gold 4.701 g Diamond: Baguette 0.36 ct; Round Brilliant 0.40 ct Ring size: US 8, UK P
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
1.03 Carat Baguette Diamond Dainty Crossover Engagement Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.03ct Baguette Diamond Dainty Crossover Ring in 18K Gold Gold: 18K Rose Gold, 4.86 g Diamond: 1.03 ct baguette centre; 0.88 ct round brilliant diamonds along the shank and under be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$3,800
Diamond Sapphire Platinum Crossover Ring
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Platinum crossover ring consisting of one blue pear shaped sapphire weighing 0.5 carats, one pear shaped diamond weighing .50 carats, color: F-G, clarity: SI1, and 10 baguette-cut di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$18,400
18k White Gold Diamond Baguette Band Crossover with Round Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
The baguettes and round brilliant diamonds are meticulously set and the pattern makes the ring versatile to wear for casual or business casual events.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette and Round Multi Row 1.77 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Crossover Ring
By Sage Designs L.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baguette and round cut diamonds (1.77 total carat weight) multi-row crossover ring in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$273 / item
10 Karat White Gold 1/2 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
10kt White Gold 1/2cttw Baguette and Round Diamond Crossover Ring, Size 7 10kt White Gold Crossover Ring 1/2cttw Channel Set Baguette and Prong Set Round Diamonds All of our Diamond...
Diamond, 10k Gold
Unavailable|$7,350
Gem Color Yellow and Blue Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Each shoulders is channel set with nine tapered baguette cut diamonds totaling approx .50cts. The ring is size 6 and can be sized.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,600
Jose Hess Diamond Crossover Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Jose Hess
Located in New York, NY
Make this special Jose Hess designer ring your very own! Its one-of-a-kind shape will make this 18kt yellow gold ring the perfect statement piece. It features 23 baguette diamonds to...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,550
Vintage Circa 1990s Diamond Crossover Channel Band 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Zephyr Ring, exquisitely crafted in 14-carat yellow gold, embodies the essence of Spring. Each diamond sparkles like a beacon of light, collectively creating a radiant symphony t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Designed Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 68 baguette cuts = 2.04cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1 Ring size: 7 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing req...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crossover Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful baguette and round brilliant diamond crossover band ring fashioned in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,017
1.20 Carat Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct white gold diamond ring. The ring is composed of 3 overlapping bands that are pavé set with baguette and round cut diamonds Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 10.0 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,500
Diamond White Gold Crossover Engagement Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Crossover design ring with claw-set brilliant and baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.60 cts overall.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Crossover Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant & baguette cut = 2.70cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring size: 7.25 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Levian 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Ring Band Size 6.25 Princess Baguette Crossover
Located in Northbrook, IL
This stunning Levian 18k yellow gold ring showcases beautiful baguette diamonds and princess cut rubies set in a crossover low profile design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$6,850
Ruby Diamond Twin Crossover Ring
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Custom cut rubies are meticulously set together with round and baguette diamonds in this extraordinarily chic crossover ring.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Ring with 2.00 Carats of Baguette Cut
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This bold yet elegant 18 karat yellow gold crossover ring showcases a striking modernist design set with 17 baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Diamond Crossover Ring 3.48 Carat Total Weight in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Diamond Crossover Ring 3.48 Carat Total Weight in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Ring features Tapered Baguette Diamonds and Round Brilliant Diamonds set in two bands that c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Diamond Crossover Ring 3.48 Carat Total Weight in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Diamond Crossover Ring 3.48 Carat Total Weight in 18k White Gold Diamond Crossover Ring features Tapered Baguette Diamonds and Round Brilliant Diamonds set in two bands that cr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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