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Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Brilliant Cut And Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.4 grams. Totally is all diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Unique 18k Gold Ring, 0.50 Carat Diamond and 8 Baguette, White/Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Unique 18k gold ring, 0.50 ct. diamond and 8 baguette, White/Yellow Gold. Mounted clamping ring
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20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Adler 18K Yellow Gold 3.0ct Diamond Ring
By Adler
Located in Southampton, PA
elegant radiance.Offered in estate condition, this Adler 18K Yellow Gold 3.0 ct Diamond Ring comes with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette 0.59ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
Baguette 0.59ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 18ct White Gold Additional Information: Total
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2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Baguette Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
diamond 0.12 ct. The diamond is has generally H color and s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1 ct. Ring size
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.70 Carat White Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Looking for a unique diamond statement ring with big look ? Look no further ! This stunning 18 K
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Green Emerald Octagon Cut Rectangle Diamond Halo Baguette 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Fairfax, VA
18K White Gold 2.0 Carats of White Diamonds F/VS Quality Grades 6.25 Size
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt Solid White Gold Baguette Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid White Gold Baguette & Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Amazing Stylish Ring, One of a kind
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ballerina Ring Featuring 9mm Pearl and Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring Featuring a 9mm Cultured Pearl Accented by 32 Tapered
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Baguette Round Diamond Open Ring for Wedding Engagement 0.82 Ct
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Step into a world of luxury with this Real 0.82 Carat Baguette Round Diamond Cuff Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Old Cushion Cut and Baguette Cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A sparkly vintage old cushion cut and baguette cut diamond ring set in 18k white gold. The piece
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Early 2000s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.40ct Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band with Milgrain in 18k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 1.40ct diamond eternity band is breathtaking! The sleek baguette cuts are perfectly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.55ct Round and baguette diamond trilogy engagement ring in 18k yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
0.55ct Round and baguette diamond trilogy engagement ring in 18k yellow gold. Beautiful round
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.34 Total Carat Baguette, Princess Cut Round Diamond 18k Two Tone Bypass Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow and white gold bypass ring with 6 baguette diamonds weighing 0.60 carat total, four
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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1990s European Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Oval 0.56 Ct Emerald Ring 18K Yellow Gold with Baguette Round Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage 18K yellow gold ring with one oval emerald 0.56 carats. 4 baguette diamonds and 10 round
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RUCHI Leaf-Shape Baguette Diamond White Gold Bypass Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond- 1.05 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.40ct Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band with Milgrain in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k white gold. The hand-etched milgrain design encases each stone, enhancing the sleek baguette cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

RIng with brilliant and baguette shaped diamonds up to 3.40ct 18k gold 6.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k two-tone gold ring set with a central brilliant-cut diamond up to 2.20 ct - N/O - VS/SI - and
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2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k White Gold DNA Tapered Baguette Cts 0.53 Medium 0.46 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds totaling 0.46 carats and 12 tapered baguette diamonds amounting to 0.53 carats, meticulously
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.06CT 18Karat White Gold Baguette Cut Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Behold the 18kt White Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Baguette Ring, a masterpiece of grace and
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2010s Belgian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. The diamond is has F-G
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.70Ct SI/H Baguette and Round Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate your forever with a ring that speaks of love, purity, and trust. Our natural diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Diamond White Gold Band Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The baguette diamond ring features a row of 7 symmetrically graduated custom cut diamonds for a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Light Pink Sapphire Diamond ring 18KT gold Rare Pastel engagement ring Baguette
Located in Boca Raton, FL
stunning fine quality diamonds, its so different and so incredibly gentle! The ring is size 7 and can be re
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring with Curved Shank, Flared Baguettes
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage Platinum and 18K yellow gold ring with 13 baguette diamonds and 10 round diamonds totaling
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1990s American Contemporary Dome Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

11.56 Carats Aquamarine 1.62 Carats Yellow Baguette Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and classic Aquamarine Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1930s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has
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Vintage 1930s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Baguette Round Brilliant Cut Diamond By-Pass Halo 18k Rose White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Baguette & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond By-Pass Halo 18k Rose & White Gold Ring
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.25ct Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18k Champagne
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features an alternating design of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds, totaling 1.25 carats. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Half Band Set with 1.83 ct Baguette Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Spectacular half wedding band in 18K white gold, set with 13 specially wide baguette-cut diamonds
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2010s French Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pink Amethyst Baguette Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Pink Amethyst and Baguette Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring features a stunning square
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 13 grams. Totally about 0.30 carat Diamond. The diamond has vs
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Baguette Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
An impressive clear natural Aquamarine gemstone and Diamond statement ring on a studded 18k white
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.40ct Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band with Milgrain in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 1.40ct diamond eternity band is exceptional! The sleek baguette cuts are perfectly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 80s Art Deco GIA Round Baguette Cut Diamond 18k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Discover the allure of vintage luxury with this 1980s Art Deco-inspired Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Baguette Cts 0.50 and Round Diamond Cts 0.54 Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
34 Round Diamonds at 0.54 carats, further accentuating the beauty of the 18 tapered Baguette Diamonds
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified 1.68ct Natural Baguette-Cut Diamond Wedding Band — 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💎 Product Description: Exquisite, refined, and timeless — this 1.68ct Natural Baguette-Cut Diamond
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2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini 6.27ct Baguette Calibre Ruby Ring with Bezel Set Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This stunning tapered statement ring is composed of baguette and calibre cut rubies surrounding a
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4.05 Carat Oval Diamond Ring with tapered baguette 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
craftsmanship. Made in 18K white gold and accented with tapered baguette diamonds it presents a graceful and
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

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

Baguette Shaped Green Tourmaline Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.762g, Diamond:0.11ct, Tourmaline:0.40ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wavy Two-Row Diamond Baguette Ring with Round Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Wavy Two Row Diamond Baguette Ring with Round Diamonds made in 18K Yellow Gold. Ring Size US 7
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20th Century Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt White Gold Ring with 2 ct Baguette Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt White Gold Ring With Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Cut Ruby Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Ruby & Baguette Cut Diamond Ring AGL Certified 18K Gold Ring with Center Oval Ruby
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 5.89 ctw 18K Princess Cut Diamond, Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 5.89 ctw 18K Princess Cut Diamond, Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire & Green Emerald Halo
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Yellow Zircon Diamond Baguette Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
style accented with bright white diamond baguettes, it's the modern-day cocktail ring that stands out
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold

18k White Gold Oval Cut Tanzanite Round and Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Oval Cut Tanzanite and Round and Tapered Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring This
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The ring is made in 18k white gold and features 98 round cut, pave set diamonds weighing 1.30cts
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Blue Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Wedding Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds in 18K gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.74 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold 7.95ctw Pear Cut Tanzanite Round and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 7.95ctw Pear Cut Tanzanite and 1.47ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Ring This
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

Ballerina Ring 5.3 Carat Pear Cut Siam Ruby Baguette Diamond 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
baguette cut diamonds, totaling 5.14 carats and 98 round cut diamonds, totaling 1.69 carats. The ruby is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Band Ring with Diagonal Baguette Diamonds, 2.07 Carats
Located in Bergamo, BG
, features a captivating arrangement of baguette-cut natural white diamonds set diagonally across the center
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Cluster Spray Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Cluster Spray Ring Description: This 18K white gold ring showcases a
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20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.28 Carat Weight Green Emerald Baguette Diamond Fashion Ring in 18k White Gol
Located in Chicago, IL
18K white gold and is complemented by a row of 30 baguette diamonds, totaling 1.15 carats, that are
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.02 Carat Weight Oval Shape Ruby Baguette Diamond Fashion Ring in 18k WG
Located in Chicago, IL
and is accented by 29 shimmering baguette diamonds, totaling 0.75 carats, that are elegantly channel
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond X Crossover Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds set in a bold X design crafted from 18k white gold. The ring showcases a mix of baguette and round
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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18k Baguette Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 18k baguette diamond rings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 848 vintage examples as well as 1700 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to 18k baguette diamond rings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by TJD, LB Exclusive and Vaibhav Dhadda are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for baguette cut 18k baguette diamond rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our 18k baguette diamond rings for sale are for women, but there are 850 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are 18k Baguette Diamond Rings?

Prices for 18k baguette diamond rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $406,000, while 18k baguette diamond rings, on average, fetch $4,771.

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.

Questions About 18k Baguette Diamond Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The mark 18K on a ring stands for 18-karat gold. 18-karat signifies that the ring is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals, such as copper, zinc or nickel. The additional metals strengthen the ring, making it more durable. Shop a range of expertly vetted 18-karat jewelry on 1stDibs.