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Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with emeralds 2.15 cts  and 2 diamonds 0.36 cts Size 51       
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds: 0.24ct Round diamonds: 0.28ct Ring width: 4 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.84 Carat Diamond Emerald Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Baguette and Round Diamonds, each surrounded by a Diamond Halo. This ring is set in 18K White Gold. Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.70ct Natural Diamonds Round Baguette Dome Band 18kt gold 12419
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
1.70ct Natural diamonds band ring. G-H Color VS-2 clarity 18kt yellow gold 10 grams 14mm wide 4.5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

0.75 Carat Diamond Emerald Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring is set in 18K White Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 0.75 Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.05 Carat Diamond Emerald Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring is set in 18K White Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 1.05 Carats. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Three Row 14.00 Ct Round and Baguette Diamond Band
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold three-row round and baguette diamond band containing 14.00 cts total weight
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.50 Carat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond cocktail ring set with baguette and round diamonds in 18K white gold. The total carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 0.12 Carats 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At the heart of the ring lies a stunning baguette diamond, radiating a sleek and modern allure. The
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Euro Shank Wedding Band With 0.55 Carats Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold euro shank wedding band with baguette diamonds weighing 0.55 carats total. * 4.24
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Twisted 218 Round Diamonds 18K White Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exuding timeless elegance, this Twisted 218 Round Diamonds 18K White Gold Earrings is a statement
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Kurt Wayne 0.54 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
: Signed Kurt Wayne - 0.54 carat ruby - 1.03 carat total round and tapered baguette diamonds - 18K yellow
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Maurice Fine Jewelry - Mosaic Style By Pass Diamond Ring
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. The 18k white gold band is adorned with a breathtaking combination of white baguette diamonds totaling
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 0.12 Carats 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At the heart of the ring lies a stunning baguette diamond, radiating a sleek and modern allure. The
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 0.12 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At the heart of the ring lies a stunning baguette diamond, radiating a sleek and modern allure. The
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cocktail Ring Natural Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
sapphire is enhanced by the surrounding diamond setting. The ring is set with 4 oval diamonds, total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 34 diamonds 0.26 cts and 16 baguette cut diamonds 0.68 cts 
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.35 Carat Emerald Cluster Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Halo. The Emerald Cluster is comprised of Baguette and Round White Diamonds. This ring is set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Marquise Spiral Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18 Karat rose gold and .45 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 84 diamonds 0.41 cts and 15 princess marquise pear-shaped and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 15 baguette cut diamonds 0.23 cts and 58 diamonds 0.28 cts Size 52
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

【Petite Signature】Classic 0.50ct Diamond Band in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
baguette-cut diamonds, meticulously set in parallel rows to create a balanced sparkle from every angle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1.30ct Diamond Bombé Cluster Ring, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
This impressive vintage bombé cluster ring features a striking row of channel set baguette cut
Category

Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Baguette and Emerald Cut ring set in 18K white gold. The total carat weight of the ring is 2.95
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 2 Carat Diamonds and Ruby Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous and luxurious, outstanding 2 carat diamonds & Ruby ring perfect for any occasion. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 0.35 cts 18 KT Rose Gold Natural Rubies Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Ring: Metal: 18KT Rose Gold Weight: 6.76 Grams Gemstone: Diamonds/ Rubies Shape: Round Brilliant
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 2.54 Carat Aquamarine 2.13 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 2.54 carat aquamarine and 2.13 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and platinum
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

GIA Certified 4.03 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond VVS2 Clarity with Tapered Baguette
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This three stone engagement ring in 18K white gold is designed with timeless elegance and refined
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Center Round Shape Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Ring S 1.10CT, D 1.95 CT
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Natural Hot Pink & Baguette Diamond Ballerina 18K Ring Center Gem Color: Hot Pink Total # Of
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and hand set with .79 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This elegant 18-carat white gold ring is a jewel of rare refinement, perfect for those seeking a
Category

1990s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 0.55 Carats 18 Karats White Gold Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Experience elegance and sophistication with our 18k white gold diamond halo engagement ring
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spiral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and 1.0 carats of sparkling diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Invisibly-Set Ruby and Diamond Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
baguette and round-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.30 carats); Platinum and 18K Gold Signed
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
generations. 18 karat yellow gold with beautiful baguette sapphires in a criss/cross design. Two diamond
Category

Early 2000s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Vintage aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring. Set with a rectangular step-cut natural aquamarine in
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural Diamond Ring 1.64 carats 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of this statement-making 18 KT White Gold ring, adorned
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Baguette and Emerald Cut ring set in 18K white gold. The total carat weight of the ring is 3.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Round and Baguette Diamonds Approx 3.25CT and Invisibly set Rubies
Category

20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Green Tourmaline and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Lace like white gold and and tightly set diamond ring showcasing a long green tourmaline. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.48 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple, everyday ring with 3 different cuts of diamonds! The assorted cuts makes this ring unique
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.80 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
A stunning illusion ring with diamond tapper and round shape weighing 1.80 carats. A real eye
Category

2010s Thai Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 13.04ct Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 13.04 carat aquamarine and 0.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

HRD Certified Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 1.90ct Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
. Crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, this ring exudes warmth and elegance, making it a standout piece in any
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Band Ring with Baguette Diamonds in 18Kt Rose Gold
Located in Cattolica, IT
oro rosa 18 Kt ( il peso è di 3.80 grammi ) pieno. All'interno della fascia, che ha un'altezza di 39
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond Target Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Art Deco target ring features a rare baguette cut diamond at it’s centre. Rub over
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Flower Motif Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring has 0.96 total carat weight of F/G color and VS clarity diamonds. Band width 3mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring Set In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning oval pink tourmaline and diamond ring is set in luxurious 18ct white gold. The
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt white gold Jadeite 1.00ct Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This 18kt white gold ring features a stunning 1.00ct natural jade stone in a deep green color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Snake Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby snake ring in 18 karat white gold. This truly bold statement ring is channel
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 4.46 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
as platinum and 18 karat gold. This stunning vintage ring is supplied with an independent diamond
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro 1.80 Ct Diamond 2.50 Ct Ruby Bold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
baguette Diamonds giving life to an exclusive vintage design, bold and effective to attract the attention
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

0.41 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
A new diamond ring. This ring is made up of 0.07 carats of diamond round and 0.34 carats of diamond
Category

2010s Thai Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.21 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold. Handcrafted in 1.21 carat baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

C1920 18K and Platinum Eternity Band with a Horizontal Array of Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
method used during this period. This ring has twelve 4 point cushion cut diamonds totalling
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ballerina Style Triple Halo Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified D / VS1
Located in New York, NY
Side- 114 Diamonds, Baguette Cut, 4.18 Total Diamond Weight, E-G VS 18 K White Gold. Rind size is 7
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.