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0.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Setting Mounting
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Setting Mounting The ring is Platinum There are 2 Tapered Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Baguette Wedding Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold Channel Setting
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies diamond baguette wedding ring, containing 9 straight baguettes of very fine
Category

2010s American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Oval and Baguette Side Detail Engagement Ring Setting in Platinum
Located in Manhasset, NY
Diamond Oval And Baguette Side Detail Engagement Ring Setting In Platinum 1.00 total diamond weight
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Ring in Platinum Setting with Two Tapered Baguettes on Each Side
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ring with (radc816) gia 5.52 rad fsi2 center diamond set in a platinum setting with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.79 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 57
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Heart Shape Ruby with Baguette Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.42 carats with Diamond 0.92 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Alliance 18 Carat White Gold Setting 19 Baguette-Cut Diamonds 7.2 Carat
Located in Paris, FR
18-carat white Gold Alliance setting 19 Baguette-cut Diamonds (5X4 Thickness: 2 mm) Weighing 0.4
Category

Early 2000s French Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Diamond Setting with Baguette Diamonds with Approxiately 0.5 Carat
Located in Surfside, FL
14k yellow gold setting with baguette diamonds totalling approximately 0.50 carat. Ring size 6.5
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Baguette & Princess Cut (0.70ct) Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold Illusion Setting
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
) Designed to emphasize the visible size of diamonds, illusion setting is a smart choice for cluster rings
Category

2010s Australian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.40 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.15 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.43 carats with Diamond 0.13 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.55 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 1.61 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.36 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.70 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Rainbow Color Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rainbow Color Sapphire 1.75 carats with Diamond 0.45 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Natural Jade Ring with Diamonds in 18k Solid Gold Ring Setting
Located in Miami, FL
This ring centers a 4-carat Jadeite Jade with natural diamond side stones. This ring has a dainty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.47 carats with Diamond 0.60 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.96 carats with Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Tsavorite with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tsavorite 0.74 carat with Diamond 0.03 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.13 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.92 carats with Diamond 0.73 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.08 carat with Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 4.48 carats with Diamond 0.56 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 4.75 carats with Diamond 0.37 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 2.98 carats with Diamond 0.66 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.43 carats with Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.8
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Invisible Pressure Setting Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An everyday wear, Diamond cluster Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds. The combined weight of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 3.84 carats with Brown Diamond 1.56 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Berca Original 1930 Art Déco White Diamond Hand Inlaid Jet Setting Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
inlaid jet ring, to create a timeless, absolutely chic piece. 1.02Kt Top Quality White Baguette and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.47 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Baguette Cut Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
. The wonderful piece features 2 fine quality baguette cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately
Category

1990s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat Radiant cut with 1.30 Carat Baguette Pie Cut Setting in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
combination of a radiant-cut diamond and tapered baguette setting exudes timeless elegance, making it an
Category

2010s Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 3.61 Carat Diamond and Sapphire "Illusion-Setting" Eternity
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 3.61 Carat Diamond and Sapphire "Illusion-Setting" Eternity Band Ring This
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Ring 0.60 cts 18 Karat White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing the Bold Settings Baguette Diamonds White Gold Ring, a designer exclusive piece that
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 0.60 cts 18 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing the Bold Settings Baguette Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring, a designer exclusive piece that
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 4.72 Carat D SI1 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
two baguette diamonds. Setting is a ring size 6.5, stamped with our maker hallmark "SC&L" "PLAT
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Rose Cut Trillion Diamond Iced Out Signet Ring for Men in 18k Solid Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
( Stone replacement not included ) Diamond baguette ring illusion Setting, Diamond Baguette Engagement
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

J. Birnbach GIA Certified 11.97 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
- Approximately 1.00 carat total tapered baguette diamonds - Platinum setting - Ring size: 6.25 Purchase includes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.39 ctw Baguette & Round Diamond Tri-Tone Highway Ring in Bezel Setting 14k
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond ring features a modern design with four rows of baguette and round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

1.25 Carat Baguette Diamond Band in White Gold H/VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Solid gold 1.25 carat baguette cut diamond ring in channel setting. All of our diamonds are
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Baguette Diamond Wedding Band
By Viva Collection
Located in Bangkok, TH
Baguette diamond wedding ring in a channel setting is a classic compliment to any engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.76 ct Platinum Sapphire Ring - Ceylon Natural Blue Sapphire
Located in Tampa, FL
of the ring shank, and a center border of straight baguette-cut diamonds setting off this ring
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.00ct F VS2 Baguette Cut Diamond 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This dainty solitaire engagement ring features a certified 1.00 carat baguette cut diamond, graded
Category

2010s English Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18 Karat Gold, Baguette Invisible Cluster Setting Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous Baguette Diamond Cluster cocktail ring set in 18K white gold. The total weight of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline Ring 6 Carat with Baguette Diamond Setting 18K Gold
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pink Tourmaline = 6 Carat Diamonds = 1.80 Carats (Color: F-G, Clarity: VVS-VS) Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Blue Topaz ring 2.5 cts baguette round & marquis diamonds platinum setting
Located in Surfside, FL
array of 2.47 cts in baguette round & marquise diamonds (G-H Color, VS Clarity). Ring size 7This Topaz
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Invisible Pressure Setting Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An everyday wear, Diamond cluster Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds. The combined weight of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4.01 Carat J SI2 Classic Platinum Baguette Setting
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum diamond engagement ring containing 1 brilliant cut diamond; color "J", clarity SI2 and
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Fancy Shape, Pressure Setting Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very chic Diamond cluster ring for everyday wear set in 18K rose gold and fancy shaped diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified .98 Carat Sapphire Swirl Baguette Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage mid-century 1950s natural no heat blue Sapphire and Baguette Diamond swirl ring. 14k white
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Baguette cut diamond full eternity ring, channel setting mounted in platinum, estimated diamond
Category

Early 2000s English Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style 3.28ct Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
cut, and baguette cut diamonds. The ring’s bombé style setting is hand fabricated entirely in 18 carat
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.93 Carat Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified natural light blue round Sapphire with 2 side baguette diamonds in Platinum
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Diamond Invisible Pressure Setting Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful Pressure setting diamond ring . the diamond weight is 1.30 carats . ring dimensions in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Diamond Bow Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.54 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.25 carats with Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.7 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

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Baguette Diamond Ring Settings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of baguette diamond ring settings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 38 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of baguette diamond ring settings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc., Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. and Diana M. Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many baguette cut, oval cut and round cut baguette diamond ring settings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of baguette diamond ring settings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Baguette Diamond Ring Settings?

Prices for baguette diamond ring settings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $145,000, while baguette diamond ring settings, on average, fetch $2,480.

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.