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14 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Wedding Band Size 7.25 #19239
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Band Ring Size 7.25 This sparkling band features 14 baguette
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Featuring 60 Baguette Cut Diamonds Of VS Clarity & H Color Totaling
Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Addison, TX
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette ring! This retro-vintage style is an absolute must. Its is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Krypell 18K yellow gold ring, channel set with 22 straight baguette diamonds weighing
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Bergamo, BG
. Key Features: 18K yellow gold eternity band Baguette-cut white diamonds, total 2.40 carats Channel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Diamond Butterfly Earrings : Crafted of real 14k gold, these popular butterfly earrings feature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Picchiotti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Bracelet
By Picchiotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique Picchiotti 18K yellow gold bracelet, set with 315 baguette diamonds weighing 16.82cts
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre-Owned 14K yellow gold heart pendant necklace with 29 tapered baguette diamonds weighing
Category

1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Chevron Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 115 baguette cut = 4.95cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Criss Cross Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18k yellow gold and features40 Round Cut, prong set Diamonds weighing 0.50
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 18k Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Swirl Pendant Necklace
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 15.0 Grams Chain Length: 20
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamonds Bangle Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Handcraft 18 karat yellow gold bangle bracelet. Handmade by our craftsmen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings 1/4 cttw.
Located in Great neck, NY
This pair of Diamond Baguette Huggie Hoop Earrings are sure to be your new favorite. With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Pendant with Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rhombus Pendant, featuring a tapered baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

18K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds and Gold. Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750 Stones- 1 Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire 1.08 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Ring Ruby 2.3 Carat in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamonds Vintage
Located in Paris, FR
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring and Diamonds vintage ring Gadrooned yellow gold ring holding a Ruby of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond and Natural Ruby Ring with GIA Cert.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ruby Ring. Crafted in an incredibly rich 18K Yellow Gold, the design features a ribbon with Baguette
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Baguette Huggies 0.39 cts.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-14K Yellow Gold -Baguette Diamonds -0.39 cts .
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Elegante Baguette Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into sophistication with these 18k Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Earrings. Each earring is
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Round Diamond Cluster Ring with Halo and Tapered Baguette Sides in 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
dazzling diamonds set in luxurious polished 14 karat yellow gold. Baguette diamonds create a striking focal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Diamond Baguette Rays Heart Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.30 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy, this heart pendant features 39 diamond baguettes weighing 0.30 carats in a sun ray
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Round & Baguette Diamond Earring Climbers 16.50 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold earring climbers featuring 192 Round Brilliants weighing 13.25 carats and 40
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Baguette Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Exquisite band ring set with 2.95 carat of diamond baguette and tapered cut forming a gracious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Baguette & Round Diamond Ring
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow Gold Baguette & Round Diamond Ring 1.04 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 6.3 Grams
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Wide Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide 4 Row Band Featuring 74 Channel Set Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds Of SI
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette and Round Brilliant Swirl Wave Ring 2.97 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold ring featuring 32 baguette diamonds and 13 round brilliants weighing 2.97 carats
Category

1990s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Baguette Ring in Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Baguette Ring handmade in 14 K Yellow Gold. Diamond Weight : 1.15 carat Metal : 14 k
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Baguette Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Baguette diamond Ring handcrafted in yellow gold. The details are as follows : Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Baguette Curve Diamond Earrings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.7 grams
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Double Diamond Baguette Ring Set in 18ct Yellow Gold with Baguette Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Diamond Baguette Ring, Set In 18ct Yellow Gold, With 0.50ct of Baguette Diamonds Additional
Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Solitaire
Located in beverly hills, CA
This thoroughly modern ring features a single east-west 0.15 carat diamond baguette in a slim 14
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Cut Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Baguette cut tourmaline is mounted in 14K yellow gold. Beautifully hand crafted with accent
Category

2010s Unknown Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Baguette Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful white diamond baguettes in this unique design necklace. Handmade in 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Baguette Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.00 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond baguettes. Handmade in 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.70 Carat Diamond Tapered Baguettes Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Band Baguette Ring The ring is 14K Yellow Gold There are 0.70 Carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold 5 Baguette Diamond Dangle Falling Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
inches, 6 inches Style: Dangle Bracelet Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 9 Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise & Tapered Baguette Half Way Band Ring 3 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold fashion band ring featuring a graduated Marquise & Tapered Baguette diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 7 baguette cut = 0.39cttw Color: F Clarity: VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Waterfall Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 27 baguette cut = 1.50cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round & Baguette Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 1.00Cttw
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. This style features three half rows of pave set round cut diamonds with a center baguette
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Band for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
This is a Beautiful Diamond Stackable Eternity Band crafted of 14K Gold featuring Baguettes 0.20 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.50ct Baguette diamond chunky engagement ring 18ct yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.48ct Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring or Wedding Band In 18k Yellow Gold. Diamonds total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Classic round diamond and baguette ring. This ring is made of 18K yellow gold and is furnished
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Stackable Band Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Stackable Band Ring This band ring features 1.53 Carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant - 10k Baguette 1.50ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Baguette and Round Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bracelet with 6.00 ct. of good quality white diamond baguettes and rounds. Handmade in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

1960s Ruby and Diamond Baguette Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1960s 18K yellow gold ring that features bright white baguette diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Straight Baguette Diamond Ring crafted in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Custom made 18k yellow gold ring crafted with unique baguette cut diamonds. Total Diamond Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings Set With 0.60ct Baguette Diamonds
Located in London, GB
These elegant 18ct yellow gold stud earrings are adorned with 0.60ct of sparkling baguette-cut
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Huggie Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
shimmering 0.11 ct. of baguette-cut diamonds adorning the Huggie, they create the perfect amount of sparkle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Tapered Baguette Diamond X Link Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond: 24 baguette brilliant cut = 1.50cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K Yellow Gold Band Ring Baguettes & Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful diamond band fashioned in 18 K yellow Gold. The band features 11 baguette shape diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Diamonds & Baguettes Cuff Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold, Medium
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Diamonds & Baguettes Cuff Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold - Medium 1.08 Cts of Diamonds, G-H
Category

2010s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Round Diamonds & Baguettes Cuff Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold, Large
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Diamonds & Baguettes Cuff Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold - Large 1.08 Cts of Diamonds, G-H
Category

2010s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.26ct Baguette Princess Round Diamond Stud Earrings 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
1.26ct Baguette Princess Round Diamond Stud Earrings 18ct Yellow Gold Beautiful square shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Baguette Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 18K yellow gold ring with 10 straight baguette diamonds weighing 1.20 carats total: G
Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Baguette Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 24 baguette cut = 0.58cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Butterfly Necklace for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Color &Clarity is GH-SI. 14K Gold 0.04cts Natural Round White Diamonds 0.13cts Natural Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.5 Carat Baguette Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bangle
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, its structured form is punctuated by precisely set baguette-cut diamonds, their clean lines and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Baguette-Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant band ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with rectangular-cut rubies of an
Category

Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact yellow gold baguette diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 606 vintage editions and 878 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect yellow gold baguette diamond may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic yellow gold baguette diamond over the years, but those made by Vaibhav Dhadda, TJD and Stephen Webster are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a baguette cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and tapered baguette cut versions available here, too. Finding a yellow gold baguette diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 494 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond?

Prices for a yellow gold baguette diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $192 and can go as high as $275,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,994.

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.  

Questions About Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Whether white gold or yellow gold is better for diamond earrings is a matter of personal preference. Due to its cool color, white gold will blend in with diamonds and keep the eye focused on the gemstones. Yellow gold will add warm color to earrings and make a bold contrast with the diamonds. Explore a large collection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether diamond studs are better in white or yellow gold depends on your preferences. Yellow gold makes an appealing contrast with clear diamonds and brings warmth to earrings. On the other hand, white gold's cooler appearance can allow the diamonds to take center stage. Choose the variety that you like best. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of diamond stud earrings.