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Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 74 diamonds 0.31 cts and 25 baguette cut diamonds 0.46 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 62 diamonds 0.33 cts and 24 baguette cut diamonds 0.54 cts   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 38 diamonds 0.31 cts and 2 baguette cut diamonds 0.09 cts           
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Geometric Diamond Gold RIng
Located in New York, NY
A geometric design diamond cocktail ring, showcasing round and baguette cut diamonds, on a fine
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1924 Art Deco Nordic Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5/1.5gr
Located in SE
Ring created in 1924, the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with three rows of 12 natural
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with one diamond 0.83 cts, 4 baguette cut diamonds 0.22 cts and 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 11 baguette cut diamonds 0.97cts Size 52       
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 12 baguette cut diamonds 0.76 cts and 159 diamonds 1.08 cts Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18KT Gold DNA Helix Baguette Round Criss Cross Row Pavé Diamond Modern Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Baguette and Round diamonds. The diamonds are set in cool DNA Felix 18K rose or yellow gold or white gold
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18KT Gold DNA Helix Baguette Round Criss Cross Row Pavé Diamond Modern Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Baguette and Round diamonds. The diamonds are set in cool DNA Felix 18K rose or yellow gold or white gold
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 87 baguette cut diamonds 1.17 cts and 70 diamonds 0.79 cts Size 53
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with one oval sapphire 5.05 cts and  baguette and tapers cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nigaam 1.3 Cttw. Art Deco Bloom Diamond Open Work Ring Size 7 in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Capture the essence of modern elegance with this stunning 18k white gold open work ring. The unique
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s 3.5 Carats Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic and undulated baguette cut diamond (3.5cts total) cocktail ring. Mounted on 18k white gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Two Tone Gold Black Onyx 1ctw Diamond Flexible Link Wide Band Ring Size 7
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - E/F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

0.35 Carat Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
10 White Tapered Baguette Diamonds: 0.32 Carats 34 White Round Diamonds: 0.3 Carats Metal: 18K
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Guild Lab Star Ruby and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
baguettes. Star has 6 distinct points. Handmade ring in 18k white gold. Ring size 7.25. Guild Laboratory
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, White Gold

Natural 0.48 Carat SI/H Pear Shape Baguette Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-2454G Gross Wt :- 2.36 gm 18k Rose Gold Wt :- 2.26 gm Diamond Wt :- 0.48 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mark Broumand 4.97ct Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 18k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
baguette cut diamonds graded at F-G, VVS2-VS1. They are incredibly white and clear with each of the
Category

2010s Band Rings

Diamond Pink Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with 10 baguette cut diamonds 0.87 cts and 156 diamonds 1.47 cts Size 54
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Pink Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with 12 baguette cut diamonds 0.33 cts and 57 diamonds 0.63 cts Size 53
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Pink Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with 20 baguette cut diamonds 0.29 cts and 48 diamonds 0.25 cts Size 52 
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds Pink Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with 5 baguette cut diamonds 0.15 cts and 68 diamonds 0.39 cts Size 54  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Pink Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with 7 baguette cut diamonds 0.21 cts and 42 diamonds 0.38 cts Size 52
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Men s Sapphire Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Men's Sapphire & Diamond Ring Band A band featuring baguette cut sapphires & round cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pink Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with 23 baguette cut diamonds 0.55 cts and 68 diamonds 0.40 cts Size 54
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Brushed White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring 7 Round & Baguette Cut Diamonds Totaling 0.20 Carats. Polished
Category

1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pink Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
glamour of the ring. The combination of the baguette-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds creates a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.68 CTW Channel Set Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 1.68 cts Gemstone pcs - 15 Gemstone Shape - Baguette Diamond weight - 0.31 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pink Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with 10 baguette cut diamonds 0.37 cts and  64 diamonds 0.44 cts Size 56   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural 2.70 Carat SI/H Pear Baguette Diamond Wrap Ring Solid 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Weight :- 2.70 carat ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All ring size available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Pink Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with 79 baguette cut diamonds 1.12 cts and 78 diamonds 0.87 cts Size 54
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 52 baguette and tapers cut diamonds 3.71 cts Size 53       
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Fashion Halo Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this diamond engagement ring band crafted in 18 karat white gold is sure to be
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.50 Ct SI /HI Baguette Round Cluster Diamond Two Tone Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.50 Ct SI /HI Baguette Round Cluster Diamond Two Tone Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Designed with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Exclusive ring with diamonds and gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An refined design for this beautiful ring in 18k gold with natural diamonds baguettes and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Stunning 2.00ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.00ct of Brilliant Round Baguette Diamonds F-G Color VS-SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.4 Carat Zambian Emerald Ring 0.3 Ct. SI/H Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.40 carats Zambian emerald and 0.33
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Double-sided Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Bayazıt, TR
Welcome to Istanbul Diamond House! This double-sided sapphire-diamond ring is one of the most loved
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Wedding Band 0.15tdw, 7.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's 18k white gold wedding band with diamonds. Stamped 750 and weighs 7.2 grams. The diamonds are
Category

Mid-20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Emerald Diamond gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A retro Emerald and diamond ring handcrafted in 18 kt yellow gold. The ring is set with one
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double-sided Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Bayazıt, TR
Welcome to Istanbul Diamond House! This double-sided ruby-diamond ring is one of the most loved
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Real 0.75 Carat SI/H Baguette Diamond Leaf Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 3.15 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.00 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.75 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Crossover Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond and sapphire crossover dress ring. The ring comprises of 3 rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.1 Ct SI/HI Baguette Diamond Beaded Ball Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 0.10 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.1 Ct SI/HI Baguette Diamond Beaded Ball Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 0.10 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
center stone are 3 carats of VS clarity colorless diamonds in baguette shape as well as full-cut rounds
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS1-2 Diamond: 15 baguette cut = 1.61cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Ring size: 6.25 (please allow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Weston, MA
Five carats of VS diamonds crafted are in the shape of a beautiful flower bud with baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dainty Band Ring for Her in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dainty Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, Set With 0.65ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
dazzling baguette diamonds. This elegant piece combines the enduring beauty of 18ct yellow gold with the
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Diamond and Black Enamel RIng
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Diamond and Black Enamel RIng A ring featuring a pearl measuring approximately 11 mm
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

18ct White Gold Diamond Ring, Set With 0.45ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
dazzling princess cut and baguette diamonds. This elegant piece combines the enduring beauty of 18ct white
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Set With 1.80ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant 9 stone diamond ring, set with 3 princess cut natural diamonds & 6 baguettes diamonds
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold ring set with a vertical of 17 baguette cut diamonds around which are 46 brilliant
Category

Vintage 1980s French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Multi Shape White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Radiating a vision of eternal beauty, this breathtaking mutli shape diamond engagement ring
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Round Cut Diamond E Color Ring with Tapered Baguette
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning GIA Certified ring features a magnificent 6.01 Carat round brilliant diamond, set in
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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