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Minimal Baguette Ruby Diamond Stackable Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal Baguette Ruby Diamond Stackable Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

2.70 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Fashion Ring is a mesmerizing piece that showcases a harmonious
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.51ct Certified Center Diamond and Baguette Ruby Halo Ring 18K Gold R6730
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a stunning ring featuring a 0.51ct pear-shape diamond in the center, surrounded by a halo
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

One of a kind 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Baguette Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Material: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond: 0.53 TCW Baguette Selling Price: $3499.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

One of a kind 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Baguette Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Material: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond: 0.58 TCW Baguette Selling Price: $3699.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.27 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A brilliant and unique piece featuring a cluster of baguette diamonds shaped like an emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Radiant Baguette Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Ring Perfect Luxury Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and radiant, this 18K yellow gold butterfly ring is a true symbol of elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Cut Diamond Cluster Dome Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Baguette-cut natural diamond cluster dome ring set in a smooth 18 karat solid white gold setting
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 carat. The diamond is
Category

1990s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Fan Ring, 2.5ct Baguette Round Cut, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring in fan motif, with diamonds in round and baguette cut for a total of 2.5
Category

20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G
Category

1990s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond And Turquoise Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has G
Category

Vintage 1980s European Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

UOMO 18k Yellow Gold Platinum .32ct Baguette Channel Diamond Grooved Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Straight Baguette Cut - Channel Set - G Color - VVS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.12 ct. The diamond is has H-I
Category

1990s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.41 Carat Baguette Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
baguette and 20 round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.25 carats and 0.16 carats total. Made in 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Baguette White Diamond 18K White Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x1.30x2.60cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "24 White Diamonds 0.53 CT 4 Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G
Category

Vintage 1980s European Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold 7ctw Ruby Baguette Diamond Tiered Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous and large cluster cocktail ring crafted in solid 18k white gold. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Athena Blue Diamond and Diamond Baguette X Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
diamond baguettes. Dress up or down, wear it as a cordial ring or alternative bridal ring.
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, 18k Gold

0.41 Carat Baguette Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
baguette and 20 round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.25 carats and 0.16 carats total. Made in 18k rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

0.41 Carat Baguette Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
baguette and 20 round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.25 carats and 0.16 carats total. Made in 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Minimalist Baguette Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold Stackable Engagement Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist Diamond Band Ring in 18K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled

Signed 2.51 Carat Baguette Cut Diamonds 5-Row Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Signed 2.51 Carat Baguette Cut Diamonds 5-Row Ring 18k White Gold. The diamonds featured in this
Category

1990s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tapered Baguette Cut Ruby Diamond Wrapped Ribbon Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (22) Natural Genuine Ruby - Tapered Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Clean Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Stone Engagement Ring – 1.04ct Round Baguette Diamonds 18K
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
baguette cut diamonds (0.25cttw), 2 round diamonds (0.06cttw, VS1, H) - Metal: 18K white gold - Ring Size
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K Baguette Diamond Ruby Wide Band Channel Set Italian Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A substantial Italian made cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and channel set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certified 1.01tcw Natural Baguette-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Baguette-Cut Diamonds (G/VS), arranged in a refined geometric layout for a sleek Art Deco sparkle. Accented
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.07 Carat Baguette Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
13 White Round Diamonds: 0.37 Carats 8 White Baguette Diamonds: 0.70 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring 1.60cttw 18k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
, Baguette, Square, Round Band Material: 18k White Gold Size: 7.25 Diamonds and Gemstones are Genuine. Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Double Diamond Baguette Ring Set in 18ct Yellow Gold with Baguette Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Diamond Baguette Ring, Set In 18ct Yellow Gold, With 0.50ct of Baguette Diamonds Additional
Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Baguettes and Gold Band Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
impressive wave shaped band ring: 2.8 carat Diamond baguette and square cut are expertly set on 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Half Way 15 Baguette Diamond Ring 2.44 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K White Gold Ring with 15 Baguette Diamonds 2.44 carats: F/G Color, VVS Clarity. * Finger Size
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Solid Yellow Gold Geometric Ring set with 0.5 Carat Diamond Baguette
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
radiant precision-cut baguette diamonds, and then one gold bar running perpendicular. This structured yet
Category

2010s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Triple Bezel Ruby Baguette Diamond Large Cocktail Ring 7.20cttw GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
clarity, tapered, baguette and round diamonds. Centered at the top are three staggered, natural vibrant
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and .53 carats baguette diamond. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Baguette Cut Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring in 18k Solid Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage natural baguette-cut diamond and blue sapphire ring. The ring is made in textured 18k solid
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Cognac brown fancy diamond and baguette twist cocktail ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
1.10ct Chocolate Brown Cognac diamond and baguette diamonds engagement ring in 18k gold. Head
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 18K Rose Gold 1.29Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous triple row diamond ring features baguette and round cut diamonds encrusted in a
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Ruby and Baguette Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- An exquisite 18K yellow gold ring featuring a vibrant
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Round Cut Diamond Statement Ring 18K White Gold 1.20Cttw Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
collection. Crafted in 18K white gold. This ring features baguette and round cut diamonds weighing 1.20
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.72cttw Baguette Round Cut Diamond Wide Open Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish diamond statement ring. It features channel set baguette cut and round brilliant
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Round Cut Diamond Crossover Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.93Cttw Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
set baguette and round cut diamond band in a crossover design. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Halo Ring Description: A striking 18 karat yellow gold ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond Baguette Wide Band Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond cocktail band features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Baguette Diamond South Sea Pearl Large Floral Cocktail Ring 4.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An impressive cocktail ring done in 18k yellow gold and channel set with approximately 4.50ctw in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold 5.0ctw Channel Baguette Cut Diamond Squared Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely stunning and very well made diamond eternity band is crafted in solid 18k white
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 4.50 Carat Chanthaburi Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
stone is complemented with near-flawless baguette-cut diamond side stones and bezel set round blue
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Adler Genèva 18k Gold Diamond Ring 3.05 ct. Baguette Cut, Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adler Genèva 18k white gold diamond ring with a beautiful baguette cut to measure, Estate Sultan
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN 18K Platinum Baguette Round Carré Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring 11ct
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular bombé style cocktail ring by Oscar Heyman hand done in 18K yellow gold and platinum
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage baguette cut diamond 18k yellow gold band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage band presents a sleek and luminous row of baguette cut diamonds, each stone aligned in
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Prong Set Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold 2.21Cttw Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Sparkle away with this 18k yellow gold baguette cut diamond band ring. This ring features 50 prong
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Prong Set Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring 18K White Gold 2.40Cttw Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Sparkle away with this stunning 18k white gold baguette cut diamond band ring. This ring features
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Round Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring, 2.81ct
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18K yellow gold and features 35 baguette cut diamonds weighing 1.06 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Baguette And Marquise Cut Diamond Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.1 grams. Totally is diamond 2.60 carat. The diamond is
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Brilliant Cut Diamond And Baguette Cut Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has F
Category

1990s European Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Baguette With Halo White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the pinnacle of opulence with this extraordinary diamond ring, which features a
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White 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.