$12,633Sale Price|50% Off
R-PR-SD - Princess Cut Diamond Ring with French cut Baguette Sapphires
By Aurelian LLC
Located in New York, NY
Princess Cut Diamond Ring with French cut Baguette Sapphires Metal: Platinum Diamond Info: 1 Princess Cut Diamond F VVS2, 0.82 ct 16 Square Baguette Diamonds 0.68 ct Tot...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.02 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A unique sapphire engagement ring crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California, featuring a 3.02 carat oval fine blue sapphire at center with four vertically set baguette ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
8.50 Carat Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire Ring with Baguette Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Flanking the sapphire are two baguette-cut diamonds, adding a touch of refined elegance and enhancing the bold design.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage platinum diamond and sapphire ring featuring a vibrant pairing of pear-shaped gemstones in an elegant asymmetrical design.
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.68ct Pinkish Purple Bi-Color Natural Sapphire with Baguette Diamond Sides
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.68ct Pinkish Purple Bi-Color Natural Sapphire with Baguette Diamond Sides Engagement Ring 14K Gold Unique Birthday Anniversary Gift R6773 ♥ Gorgeous color set with beautiful milg...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Solitaire Blue Sapphire with Baguette Diamond Accents Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2 Grams Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.0...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Marquise Sapphire Ring with Baguette Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14k yellow gold ring with 11 baguette diamonds weighing 0.65 carats total, G/H color, VS clarity.
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Ring with Baguettes and Rounds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Sapphire and Diamond Ring with Baguettes and Rounds Sapphire and Diamond Ring features an Oval Blue Sapphire surrounded by 8 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and 14 Tapered Baguette Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,798Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Platinum Certified Oval Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The ring features a gorgeous oval brilliant cut sapphire solitaire neatly claw-prong set in the center and flanked on both sides with a very fine quality tapered baguette cut diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Baguette Blue sapphire and natural diamond ring in platinum950
Located in Singapore, SG
Baguette Blue sapphire and natural diamond ring in platinum950 Natural unheated Burmese baguette-cut blue sapphire set in platinum.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pink Sapphire And Diamond Statement 4.83ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.43ct F SI Natural Round Diamond • 1.25ct F VS Baguette Diamond ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Estate Platinum Oval Sapphire Baguette & Round Diamond Cocktail Ring 7.63ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: Metal: Platinum Center Stone: 5.53ct natural oval-cut sapphire Sapphire Color: Medium blue with subtle teal undertones Diamond Weight: 2.10cttw Diamond Cuts: Rou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.15 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Ring. Baguette Diamonds Accent Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Sapphire Weight: Approx 1.15 Carats Sapphire Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.40 Carats Diamond Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.27 Carat Pear Shaped Sapphire Baguette Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shaped Periwinkle Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. AGL certified pear shaped sapphire mounted in a Platinum and 18k yellow gold setting.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,232Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold 1.54ctw Baguette Channel Set Diamond & Sapphire Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Straight Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.94ctw (exact) (9) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Straight Baguette Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25ct Blue Sapphire & 0.15ct Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Baguette Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Diamond Ring is a timeless piece crafted in radiant 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Sapphire & Diamond Baguette Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat rose gold and features a pink sap...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Sophia D. 3.04 Carat Blue Sapphire and Baguettes Diamond Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Created and made by Sophia D, this 18 Karat Yellow Gold Center features a blue sapphire weighing 3.04 total carats and accentuated with 2.76 carats weight of baguettes diamonds. So...
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 14K White Gold 9ctw Baguette Sapphire Diamond Large Wire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Straight Baguette Cut - Prong Set - Deep Royal Blue Color - 5-6ctw (approx.) (23) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pron...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.50 Carat Sapphire, Pear Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold Statement Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Cushion Sapphire Ring with Baguette Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The cushion sapphire and the flanking bar-set tapered baguette diamonds exhibit a striking contrast.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
$2,995
Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Unique designer ring made with three rows of baguette diamonds and blue sapphires in 14KT white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Baguette Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Navette Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 Exuding elegance and sophistication, this breathtaking navette style cocktail ring showcases a mesmerizing arrangement of baguette-cut blue sapphires and round-cut di...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 4.50 Carat Chanthaburi Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The center stone is complemented with near-flawless baguette-cut diamond side stones and bezel set round blue sapphires on the profile of the ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Sri Lankan Sapphire Baguette Cts 1.68 and Diamond Round Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It features 64 brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.36 cts and 5 sleek baguette diamonds of 0.20 cts, paired with 18 vivid baguette sapphires weighing 1.68 cts.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Baguette Sapphire and Round Diamonds Full Eternity Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
Baguette Sapphire and Round Diamonds Full Eternity Ring, Set In 18ct White Gold This ring is a baguette sapphire and round diamond full eternity ring, set with 25 baguette sapphire ...
Sapphire, White Gold
Oval Shape Blue Sapphire & Baguette White Diamond 18K White Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x1.30x2.60cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "24 White Diamonds 0.53 CT 4 Baguette Diamond 0.33 CT 1 Blue Sapphire 4.03 CT 18KW 4.55 GM (WBTT) GIA 7462111672" 18K G...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 8.16 Carat Oval Yellow Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in platinum this elegant ring features a vibrant 8.16- carat oval cut faceted yellow sapphire accented by six baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.78 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
$428Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Yellow Gold Dainty Baguette Yellow Sapphire and Halo Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Baguette Yellow Sapphire and Halo Diamond Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural yellow sapphire of 0.29 carats and diamonds of 0.07 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.08ct Royal Blue Sapphire Ring with Baguette and Round Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
Set in 18k white gold, this ring showcases a vivid royal blue sapphire—the kind of blue you dream about—framed in a refined diamond halo with 32 round brilliant diamonds and 4 sleek ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Sri Lankan Sapphire Princess Cts 1.51 and Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring 26 Princess cut sapphires totaling 1.51 cts sourced from Sri Lanka, known for their deep, velvety blue hue, paired with 13 sparkling baguette diamonds at 0.92 cts.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18k White Gold Sri Lankan Sapphire Baguette Cts 0.44 and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart, three baguette sapphires weighing 0.44 cts, sourced from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Channel Set Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Contemporary Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
We pay tax and shipping expenses. 18 Karat White Gold Channel Set Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Contemporary Band Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$67,720Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Sri Lanka Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 13.61 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Sri Lanka Oval Cut Sapphire, 11.07 Carats, flanked with a diamond halo containing Round Brilliants and Tapered Baguettes weighing a total of 2.54 Carats of F-G Color an...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with sapphire and brilliant and baguette cut diamonds u to 1.05ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a central oval facet cut sapphire and entourage brilliant and baguette cut diamonds up to 1.05ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 5.75 - EU 16.25 (51) detai...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.65 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring. Baguette Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 1.65 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Emerald Cut Center Sapphire Type: Natural Center Sapphire Color: Deep Blue Center Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
0.12 Carat Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 3.5x2 mm (1 pcs) 0.12 carat Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire, along with Natural Round-cut white Diamond (4 Pcs) 0.04 Carat accent stones for a lovely de...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Cabochon Star Sapphire Baguette Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: Platinum • Center Stone: Cabochon star sapphire, approximately 13.00 carats • Sapphire Color: Purplish-blue with a distinct six-ray star • Treatment: No heat (i...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Ring in 18Kt White Gold with 2.90 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire and Baguettes Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Unique solitaire ring made of 18Kt white gold and oval blue sapphire 2.90 ct and baguettes cut diamonds 0.53 ct on the shoulders.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item #8057 GIA Certified Platinum Ladies Ring 6.14 carat Blue Sapphire no heat with 2.04 carat Diamonds Center stone set in a white metal ring with numerous near colorless baguettes...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Baguette and Round Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds and Pink Sapphire Diamond Cut: Round and Baguette Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.05 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS-SI ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.74ct Deep Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Platinum Five Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Deep Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Platinum Five Stone Ring. 2.74 Carat total.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.19 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire with Baguette Cut Diamonds in 14k Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1.19-carat oval cut Blue Sapphire set with 0.66 carats in baguette-cut diamond accents in a 14k yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
1.22 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire with Baguette Cut Diamond in 14k Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1.22-carat oval cut Blue Sapphire set with baguette-cut diamond accents in a 14k yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$956Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Blue Sapphire Five Stone Ring with Baguette Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated design blends vivid sapphire color with refined diamond accents, creating a timeless and elegant band ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 12.70 ct Pear Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring with Baguettes
Located in Nashville, TN
Metal: 14K White Gold Main Stone: 1 Pear Cut Sapphire (12.70 carats, natural, heat treated, Sri Lankan origin, 15.48 x 13.29 x 7.48mm, GIA #5222412577) Accent Stones: 2 Baguette Cut ...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Sapphire and Baguette Cut Diamond Band
Located in London, GB
This is a modern 18ct yellow gold gypsy style ring. The ring is set with a central brilliant cut sapphire with graduated baguette cut diamonds on each shoulder.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Gem 3 Carat Baguette Cut Cluster Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Multi-Gem Cluster Ring - Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: 12.97 Grams - Setting: Channel - Size: 7.5 (adjustable) - Carats: 3.00 CTTW (approx.) ________________...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$588Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimal Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.72 carat and diamonds of 0.09 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.78 Carat Natural Orange Sapphire Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.78 Carat Natural Orange Sapphire Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Ring This beautiful ring has a Natural Emerald Cut Orange Sapphire that weigh 1.22 carats as well as 22 Baguette Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt Yellow Gold Ring with 1.47 ct. Sapphire 1 ct. Brilliant & Baguette Diamond
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brand New 18 kt Yellow Gold Ring with 1.47 ct. Sapphire 1 ct. Brilliant & Baguette Diamonds Diamonds: Baguette cut diamonds together 0.85 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ring with 1 diamond that weighs 0.55 carat, 2 baguette cut diamonds that weigh 0.85 carat, 38 old mine cut diamonds that weigh 0.66 carat, and 39 sapphires that weigh 1 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$960Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Rose Gold with Oval Orange Sapphire and Halo Baguette Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your fine jewelry collection with this exquisite 14k rose gold ring, featuring a vibrant 1.17 carat oval-cut orange sapphire as its brilliant centerpiece. Surrounded by a str...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate Platium Cabochon Star Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Classic 3 Stone Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The sapphire is flanked by clean, bright baguette diamonds totaling .29 carat in G-H color and VS1-VS2 clarity, giving the ring a refined Art Deco-inspired balance without taking att...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
18K Royal Blue Ceylon Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications • Metal: 18 karat gold • Center Stone: 4.05 carat natural Ceylon sapphire • Sapphire Color: Deep blue, per GIA laboratory report • Sapphire Clarity: Completely eye cl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 10.95ctw Oval Sharp Star Sapphire Baguette Diamond Flared Ribbon Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Grayish Blue Color - Sharp Star - 100% Natural -10.04ct (exact.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Tap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Alex Jona Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity ring, featuring baguette cut blue sapphires weighing 4.98 carats and two rows of round cut white diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Platinum 6.60ctw Blue Star Sapphire Large Baguette Diamonds Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Nice Blue Color - 9.12 x 8.48mm (approx.) - 5.55ct (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Stacking Thin Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This band ring features a 0.15 carat baguette-cut blue sapphire, set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Baguette Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, handmade in Italy, eternity ring in 18k white gold, with 28 baguette-cut blue sapphires weighing 3.84 carats alternating with a baguette cut white diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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