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Emerald Illusion Diamond Halo White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the White Gold Emerald Illusion Diamond Halo Ring, a stunning testament to timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Engagement Ring Diamond White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the dazzling and majestic engagement ring in 18 carat white gold, an exceptional piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 0.76 carat 18KT White Gold Cocktail Half Eternity Ring Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
other rings, consider a baguette and round diamond channel set 18 kt White gold band. This exquisite
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2010s Belgian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.86 Carat (5) Natural Baguette Diamonds Band 18 Karat g/vs
Located in New York, NY
.86ct. Diamonds baguette band G color Vs-2 clarity Channel Set 9.2 grams Size 6.5 (we may
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

RUCHI Mixed-Shape Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds: 1.57ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Rectangle Pink Sapphire Heart Shape Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 2.15 carats of Gemstone. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.49 Carat Emerald with Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
Diamond Ring, set in luxurious 18 Karat Gold. The vibrant emerald, with its rich green hue, takes center
Category

2010s Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.58 ct 18KT Gold Diamond Modern Anniversary Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A natural diamond cluster split shank modern anniversary ring is a beautiful and versatile piece
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 0.77 carats 18KT White Gold Diamond Engagement Wedding Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
your signature piece. Featuring meticulously prong-set baguette diamonds, the ring’s captivating design
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 0.4 Carat Diamond Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover an enduring symbol of elegance with our 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.4 Carat Diamond Infinity Band
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 Carat Diamond Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
, our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 Carat Diamond Infinity Band Ring is a celebration of enduring elegance
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.40 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Engagement Ring Diamonds Carats White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
round and eight baguette diamonds gives this ring unrivalled brilliance, reflecting every ray of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.15 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Modernist Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond Ring rendered in 18K Gold. Modern and streamline in
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Bow Ring in 18KT Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A meaningful symbol of your never-ending commitment. The ring is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds ct 0.72, Contemporary Engagement Ring Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Ring with 5 baguette-cut diamonds and 46 brilliant-cut diamonds, for a total carat weight of 0.72
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.70ct Natural Baguette Rounds Diamonds Band 18 Karat 4-row sandwich deck
Located in New York, NY
Quad- Sandwich Deck Halfway band. Channel & Bead set 1.70ct natural round & baguette diamonds
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

The Barbette Ring 2.5 Carat Diamond and Black Enamel Cigar Band
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
baguette diamonds. This weighty ring is a bold reinterpretation of the classic cigar band ring, this
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2010s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

18kt Royal Natural Sapphire and Diamond Tapers Exclusive Skirt Ring Handmade
Located in Antwerp, BE
! 18 kt White gold ring with sapphire of ca. 3.3 ct and brilliant cut and baguette cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.00 Carat Diamonds Raised Contemporary Ring Three Dimensional 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary three dimensional band. 4.00ct. Natural brilliant baguette, princess & round diamonds
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.54 Carat Diamond Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
A new diamond wedding ring. 1.02 carats of diamond round and 1.52 carats of diamond tapper
Category

2010s Thai Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcraft 18 karat white gold cocktail ring.Handmade by artisans assembled with turquoise and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.5 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Fireworks Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold, 3.5 carats opal and 0.67 carat diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Diamonds Rose Gold Ring Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
18 karat rose gold ring with baguette cut diamonds. Diamonds carat is 0.45. US finger size: 5 3/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.85 Carat Sapphire and 1.76 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

LeVian Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Anniversay Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
a total of 48 diamonds — 28 round brilliant cuts and 20 tapered baguettes — totaling approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 1.27 CT 18KT White Gold Natural Green Emerald Ring R18528
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning cluster baguette and diamond ring has a colour stone border to give it that extra
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handmade, 18 Karat Gold, Ruby Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
total. The unisex ring features two pressure set baguette diamonds, one being 0.25 carat and the other
Category

20th Century Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

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

3.70 Carat Green Chrome Tourmaline Diamond Gold Heart Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
separating it from traditional green tourmalines. 3.16 carats of baguette cut diamonds surround the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Band Ring with Baguette Cut Diamonds in 18KT White Gold
Located in Cattolica, IT
oro 18 Kt ( il peso è di 3.50 grammi ) pieno. All'interno della fascia, che ha un'altezza di 39 mm, vi
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2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Simon G. Duchess Semi-Mount Engagement Ring White Gold 18k fits 6.5mm CZ Sz6 1/2
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Clear Diameter: 6.5mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .43ctw Cut: Baguette & Round Brilliant Color: F - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring In 18-Carat Rose Gold With 0.60 Carat Diamond
Located in Vannes, FR
detail. Adorned with 13 F-color and baguette-cut diamonds, totaling 0.570 carats, this ring sparkles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Eternity Band Ring This exquisite diamond ring is
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring of Tapering Architectural Design
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century gold and diamond cocktail ring of tapering and radiating teardrop design with a rope
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold 5.23 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Fashion Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
the center of this captivating ring lies a magnificent 5.23 carat diamond, elegantly set in radiant 18
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Handcraft 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
ring grams 9.70 Diamonds baguette cut Kt. 1.91 Brasilian rectangular and square Emeralds cut Kt. 3.50
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wedding Ring White Gold Surmounted Emerald Cut Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Wedding Ring White Gold Surmounted Emerald Cut Diamonds This white gold wedding ring is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.43 carats with Diamond 0.13 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.55 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 1.61 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
with ruby and baguette diamonds. Ruby weight 2.46 karat Diamonds weight 1.10 karat Ring total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Topaz Amethyst Garnet Citrine Peridot Rhodolite Multicolor Rainbow Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
either side along with diamonds, this ring was extremely popular in 1920’s, 1990’s and is so even today
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold,...

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.36 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Butterfly Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Exclusive 18K Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
18K White Gold Earrings (Matching Ring Avaliable) Diamond 28-0,14 ct Blue Sapphire 24-2,84 ct
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

0.99 Carats Diamond Illusion Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
solid ring. Delicately studded and polished by hand, this wedding ring features diamond tapers 0.72
Category

2010s Thai Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

RUCHI Mixed-Cut Diamond White Gold Bypass Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds: 1.70ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

5.05 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Fan Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is crafted from 18-karat gold & hand set in 5.05 carats of sparkling baguette diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Blingy Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.05 Carat
Located in Wailea, HI
Blingy Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold 2.05 cts. It Don't Mean a Thing If You Aint' Got That Bling
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make that special moment magical with the exquisite diamond engagement ring. This ring is
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
assembled with emerald and baguette diamonds Ring total weight 6 grams Emerald weight 0.90 karat Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.12 Carat Diamond Contemporary-Style Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.12 Carat Diamond Contemporary-Style Ring This incredible emerald cut diamond
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 2.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18KT Two Tone Gold Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
brilliant and 55 baguette diamond in prong and channel setting. Diamonds are graded H-I Color, I2 Clarity.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Rome Vintage Carré Amethyst Diamond Emerald 18KT Signet Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
emeralds and diamond baguettes ring from our Signed Jewels Vintage Collection fully signed BVLGARI and
Category

1990s Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 0.52 Carats 18KT White Gold Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Ring, featuring a captivating blend of baguette and round diamonds set in an elegant accented shank
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.50ct 18KT White Gold Full Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A channel set baguette diamond ring with two rows of round diamonds on the side is a luxurious and
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.27 Carat Diamond Heart Shape Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
A new diamond ring in the shape of a heart. 0.04 carats of diamond round and 0.23 carats of diamond
Category

2010s Thai Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 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.