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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

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

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

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

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

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

Roman Malakov 0.52 Carats Total Baguette Round Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Features a five stone wedding band ring with baguette diamonds weighing 0.33 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.70 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary 1.26 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds bezel set fully around Weighing approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band Ring in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Exquisite Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band Ring in 18k, a timeless symbol of love and commitment
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 0.25 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Anniversary Wedding Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
An 18KT yellow gold ring with a baguette and round diamond designer setting is a perfect gift for a
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amwaj White and Rose Gold 18 Karat Ring with Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Artistic, unique, versatile ring by Amwaj jewelry made of round and baguette diamonds that are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 1.20 carats 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
multi-row ring artistically rendered with round-shape and tapered baguette diamonds Cluster expertly
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Alfieri St John Invisibly Set Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
carats of invisibly set baguette cut sapphires and .57 carats of round brilliant diamonds. Ring size 6.5
Category

1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.40Ct Cabochon Blue Opal 1.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
opal and diamond gold ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The substantial, oval shaped setting
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 2.02 18KT White Gold Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Fancy cut Baguette channel set diamond gives this wedding band in a polished look. An elegant Row
Category

2010s European Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Small Eternity Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
and very sparking. Ruby use 2.80 ct, Diamond 1.21 ct G VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold 5.02 Carat Diamond and Emerald Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted to epitomize eternal beauty and unmatched elegance, the 18 Karat Gold 5.02 Carat Diamond
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 1.50 Carats 18KT White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This 18K white gold eternity ring is more than just a piece of jewelry - it symbolizes a love story
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 1.21 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 1.21 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring This magnificent diamond double
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Square Double Frame Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and shimmering diamond engagement ring is studded with 91 round and 18 Baguette diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Taper Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This half band ring features 0.58 carat of taper diamonds and 0.47 carat of round diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat Gold French Ring Set with Step Cut Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A simple and clean 18 carat gold ring with an step cut diamond (2.00 carat, J, VS2) set in a box
Category

Late 20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

20th Century Contemporary with Diamonds and Emeralds White Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
: 18k white gold • Stones: Diamonds (antique cut) and emeralds (baguette cut) • Diamond Carat Weight
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 2.0 Carat Natural Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Interlocking Wide Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bold and blissful style, this diamond band ring is beautifully crafted in 18 Karat white gold
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.65 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The unique sheen of diamond baguette and round is showcased in this beautiful Cushion Shape Cluster
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Cabochon Rubelite 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold cocktail ring.Handmade by our artisans assembled with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.55 carat 18KT White Gold Modern Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. This stunning ring features a row of captivating baguette-shaped diamonds, delicately nestled between
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

RUCHI Mixed-Shape Diamond Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White and Rose Gold Diamonds: 1.07ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 0.55 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This captivating ring presents a stunning cluster of dazzling round and baguette diamonds, designed
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.6 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
illuminated with 1.08 carats baguette and brilliant cut diamonds. One of a kind. The ring is a size 7 and may
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Burmese Ruby (6.00TW) and Diamond (3.50TW) "Trombino" Ring Circa 1935
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel, IN
diamonds as an engagement ring for his future wife, Leonilde Gulienetti. The ring's profile proved
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier 1982 Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two baguette cut sapphires channel set north to south Weighing approximately 0.82 carats
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 0.40 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
18KT Yellow gold, this beautiful ring features a captivating cluster of diamonds at its center. The
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.40 carats 18KT Rose Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
18KT Rose gold, this beautiful ring features a captivating cluster of diamonds at its center. The
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Diamond 0.40 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
18KT white gold, this beautiful ring features a captivating cluster of diamonds at its center. The
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.60 Carat Diamond White Gold Wide Band Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Seven row graduating baguette and round diamond wide band cluster cocktail ring set in 18k white
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sabbadini 2.35 Carat Princess Cut Ruby Round Brilliant Diamond Band Ring
By Sabaddini
Located in Chicago, IL
Sabbadini 2.35 Carat Princess Cut Ruby & Round Brilliant Diamond Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold A
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 1.8 carats 18KT White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
accented baguette diamond shank. The Three Diamond Cluster Ring is a stunning statement piece, perfect
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Invisible Pressure Setting Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An everyday wear, Diamond cluster Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds. The combined weight of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

8.63 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Platinum Geometric Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish platinum and gold ring featuring a very fine gemmy tourmaline. It weighs 8.63
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
baguette-cut diamonds, meticulously arranged to catch and reflect light from every angle. With a total
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
baguette-cut diamonds, meticulously arranged to catch and reflect light from every angle. With a total
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.80 Carat White and Black Diamond Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 0.80 Carat White and Black Diamond Ring This ring offers a beautiful
Category

2010s Asian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Avanti Style Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
One of our class designs! This beautiful sapphire ring contains baguette sapphires and brilliant
Category

2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.70 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Cluster Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A diamond cluster ring with baguette and round diamonds is a beautiful and sophisticated choice for
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with in Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
-century design. At the heart of the ring are 13 baguette cut red rubies, collectively weighing
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamonds 3.50 carats 18KT White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
You know You'll be Together Forever and This Sparkling Baguette Diamond Full- Eternity Band
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Band Ring This phenomenal royal blue sapphire
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2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 0.68 carats 18KT White Gold Modern Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A diamond cluster ring with baguette and round diamonds is a beautiful and sophisticated choice for
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 2.50 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Row Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Bold Geometric Settings of Round and Baguette Diamonds Impart Light-Catching Sparkle From Every
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.15 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Row Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Bold Geometric Settings of Round and Baguette Diamonds Impart Light-Catching Sparkle From Every
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.58 carat Diamonds and 1.5 carat Topaz Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco 18 kts gold ring features in diamonds and a topaz. It weighs 7.48 grams and is sized
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.47 carats with Diamond 0.60 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.96 carats with Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Tsavorite with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tsavorite 0.74 carat with Diamond 0.03 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 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.