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Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.92 carats with Diamond 0.73 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.08 carat with Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band 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 4.48 carats with Diamond 0.56 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 4.75 carats with Diamond 0.37 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold 5.92 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Eternity Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Indulge in the mesmerizing elegance of our 18 Karat Gold 5.92 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire
Category

2010s Asian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.35 carats 18KT White Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This muted vintage engagement ring features a oval shape cluster of baguettes set in the center
Category

2010s Belgian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.00 Carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The 18KT White Gold Bridal Modern Ring is a petite and unique diamond ring, perfect for the modern
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 0.45 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This 18KT Yellow Gold Art Deco Baguette Round Diamond Illusion Ring is luxurious and elegant. The
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.89 Carat Diamond Eternity Half-Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.89 Carat Diamond Eternity Half-Band Ring This enchanting diamond half-band
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 1.80 Carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
diamond engagement ring, artistically rendered in 18KT white gold. This stunning ring features a
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Picchiotti 18KT Yellow Gold 2.14Ct Diamond 1.68Ct Blue Sapphire Band Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
band ring beautifully set with baguette and square cut diamonds ,and baguette blue sapphires. The ring
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vico 18 Karat White Gold Three Row Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vico Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 21 baguette cut = 0.63cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 2.6 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
of baguette and round diamonds in a cluster design. Whether worn as a special occasion ring or as an
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Illusion Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring with Double Halo and Split Shank
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful ring has the center of an illusion emerald shaped diamond. There are 5 baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Twisted Shank Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 18 karat Solid White gold. The
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring Topaz Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
of the ring. Add this 18k Yellow Gold Topaz, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring to your jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural diamond 0.60 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The unique sheen of diamond baguette and round is showcased in this beautiful engagement ring
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.36 Carats 18KT White Gold Trio Cluster Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
ring, set in gleaming white gold. This exclusive 18 KT baguette and round diamond 3 cluster designer
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Edwardian trilogy ring features a baguette cut Sapphire at it’s centre, flanked by a
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Channel Set Wedding Band with Diamonds in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.09 carats and diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 0.45 carats 18KT White Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This 18KT White Gold Art Deco Baguette Round Diamond Illusion Ring is luxurious and elegant. The
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Fourteen Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing .47
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 2.23 ct 18KT White Gold Art Deco Step Cut Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This 18KT White Gold Art Deco Baguette Round Diamond Illusion Step Cut Bridal Ring is luxurious and
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Sapphire H-I SI1-SI2 Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band
By Le Vian
Located in Sewickley, PA
-set baguette-cut diamonds, graded H–I color and SI1–SI2 clarity, offering exceptional sparkle and
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
sophistication and opulence. Ring weight 10.80 grams Sapphire weight 23.50 karat Diamonds weight 1.13 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Handcraft Sri Lankan Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Sri Lankan sapphire and baguette diamonds Ring Weight 6.20 grams Diamonds Baquette weight 0.70 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond ring features 2 rows of custom cut calibrated square blue sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 1.51 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
baguette diamonds set in an accented white gold band. The Art Deco-inspired design adds a touch of glamour
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Natural Diamond 0.22 Carats 18KT Rose Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Celebrate your eternal bond with this sparkling Baguette Diamond Half-Eternity Band, a symbol of
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Diamond 0.22 Carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Celebrate your eternal bond with this sparkling Baguette Diamond Half-Eternity Band, a symbol of
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.22 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Celebrate your eternal bond with this sparkling Baguette Diamond Half-Eternity Band, a symbol of
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive 34.75 Carats Diamonds Platinum 18 Kt. White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Platinum and 18 kt. white gold ring with navette, baguettes and round-cut diamonds. Navette diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.49 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.15 Carat Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 2.7 mm Band Width: 2 mm Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.5 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Ponte Vecchio
Located in Addison, TX
Item Details: Ring Size: 10.25 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.3 grams Hallmark: 18KP
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" and Tsavorite Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" and Tsavorite Cluster Ring This spectacular vivid
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary 2.25 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Twist Multi-Row Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 2000s Ring Size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Diamond Shaped Ring 0.55ct in Total Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
baguette shaped diamonds. The diamonds are set in a stylish 18ct yellow gold band, and create the perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 1.16 carat 3 Cluster Red Rubies Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning cluster baguette and diamond ring has a colour stone border to give it that extra
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Aquamarine 4.20ct. Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
aquamarine ring in 18K white gold with diamonds. Aquamarine: 4.26 carat baguette shape, 7x5 size, 5 pieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold 2.91 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Half Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Delve into the realm of opulence with our 18 Karat Gold 2.91 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Half
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 0.70 carats 18KT White Gold Clover Leaf Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
elegantly framed by a beautiful halo setting on this captivating diamond engagement ring. Crafted in
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2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Eternity Band Ring This incredible pigeon blood red
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2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Solitaire Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Solitaire Eternity Band Ring This exquisite vivid green
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 0.65 carats 18KT Rose Gold Cluster Modern Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A diamond cluster ring with baguette and round diamonds is a beautiful and sophisticated choice for
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2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold 2.91 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
. Crafted to perfection, the 18 Karat Gold 2.91 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Eternity Band Ring is a
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.84 Carat Diamond Rolling Ring 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Tri-Color Gold 1.84ctw Diamond Rolling Ring Product: Rolling Ring Set of 3 (all attached
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

0.74 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant blue sapphire and diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white
Category

2010s Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.13 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
-shaped and baguette diamonds at its center, creating a breathtaking halo effect. The intricate
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.70 carats 18 Karat White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Diamond Accents Round Brilliant and Baguette Cut Channel Set Half Anniversary Band Ring is a symbol of
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2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

1990 s 1.25 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring baguette cut diamonds channel set to front Weighing approximately 1.25 carats total G/H
Category

1990s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Wailea, HI
Emerald and Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold Ring Eighteen Round Emeralds weighing 1.53 carats (Great
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

14k White Gold 3.50ctw Fiery Diamond Large Long Open Work Statement Wrap Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette & Round Brilliant Cut - Channel & Pavé
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.33 carats 18KT Rose Gold Cluster Chain Link Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dazzle and drama come together in this stunning Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring, expertly
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.