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Marquise, Round and Baguette Diamond Cluster Swirl Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Marquise, Baguette, and Round cut Diamond Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Marquise and Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Marquise and Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring Description: This striking ring is crafted in 18K
Category

20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Cluster Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Cluster Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring Set in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

9.2 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
9.2 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold This show-stopper features a magnificent 9.2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified 4.95Carat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
jewelry collection, this IGI certified 18K white gold ring with a 4.95-carat marquise cut ruby and 1.81
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.70 carats 18KT White Gold Baguette ClusterHalf Eternity Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
: 18kt White Gold Weight: 3.72 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round / Baguette Brilliant Total
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 1.27ct Pink Tourmaline 0.88ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Diamonds: Natural, baguette cut, VS-SI, G-H, 0.88 total carats Total weight= 5.15 grams Front ring face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt Solitaire Round Brilliant Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring , 3.35 Ct
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Solitaire Diamond Ring with 3.35 Carats. Size : 55 EU / 7 1/4 US ( can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Ring Crafted in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Blue Sapphire Wedding Ring in 18k Gold featuring natural sapphire of 0.43 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cluster Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cluster Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.63 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Two-Tone 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Silver Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stand the test of time. Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver

Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 50 diamonds 0.30 cts and 17 baguette cut diamonds 0.52 cts       
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with 40 diamonds 0.42 cts and 3 baguette cut diamonds 0.11 cts          
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 18K White Gold Ruby Halo Accented Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Invisibly Set in 18 Karat White Gold with: Twelve (12) baguette-cut natural diamonds: Measurements: 2.35mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 1.15 Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Fashion Ring in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
half-eternity setting. The diamonds have a total weight of 1.15 carats. Finely made with 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 2.10ctw Blue Sapphire 1.35ctw Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Sapphire: Natural, Blue, heat- treated, oval cut, 2.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Sandnes, NO
A refined vintage emerald and diamond ring in 18k white gold, featuring a vibrant Colombian emerald
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Mixed Cut Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Tapered Wide Band Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Masterfully crafted in sleek, luxurious 14 carat white gold, this dress ring is a true showstopper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
total of this ring is approx 1.4carat. It is modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
Category

Early 2000s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels 18k Gold 3.4ctw Sapphire Diamond Emerald Cut Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Royal Blue Color - 1.90ctw (stamped) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 1 Emerald Cut & 5 Baguette- Bezel
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1950s 2.30 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage diamond emerald cut diamond engagement ring has been crafted in 18k white
Category

Vintage 1950s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural White Baguette and Yellow Diamond 1.15 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Band
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond band. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow/White Gold setting with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

18K White Gold 1.50ctw Pink Sapphire 0.77ctw Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
baguette and round cut diamonds. Immaculate craftsmanship can be seen in very parts of the ring. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.84 carat Diamonds 18k Gold Dome Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
: Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 15.04 grams Diamonds: 88 brilliant-cut diamonds: 0.05 ct each, Total
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 1.41ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luxurious 1.41ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow White Gold - IGI Certified This refined 18k
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.52 Carat Diamond White Gold Blue Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds: 0.09 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 28.22 Grams
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Open-Close Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
stacking or wearing solo with bold sophistication. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

2.00 Carat Oval Ruby and Baguette RBC Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Diamonds, weighing approx. .68tcw. Hand crafted18K White Gold mounting. Ring Size 7, we offer ring re
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 5.02ct Natural Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Tapered Baguettes
Located in Aventura, FL
. Mounted in 18k white gold, this ring combines classic design with a modern edge, making it the perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Oval Diamond Cut 3.01 Carat Engagement Ring with tapered baguette
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
tapered baguette diamonds. At its center, a breathtaking oval-cut diamond, certified by the esteemed
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18kt Yellow Gold Band Ring with Emerald and Diamond Baguettes
Located in Bergamo, BG
vibrant emerald baguettes, totaling 0.64 carats, complemented by brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.54
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Nigaam 0.93Cttw. Diamond Black Enamel Chevron Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace a touch of vintage glamour with this stunning Nigaam 18k white gold ring. This piece
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

3.55 Carats Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a sophisticated arrangement of variously cut diamonds, set in a white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.27 Carat Princess Cut / Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Beautiful Gent's ring is made in 18K white gold with shiny finish. It has 14 pieces of
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.12 Carat Princess Cut / Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Beautiful Gent's ring is made in 18K white gold with shiny finish. It has 16 pieces of
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Amethyst - Gem Quality with White Diamond in 18K White Gold Hand Crafted Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Amethyst and Diamond Large and Important 18K White Gold Ring. This is a large, 1.25 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.51 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.51 carat blue sapphire and 0.36 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.37 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Ring In 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamonds totaling 2.10 carats, all set in opulent 18k white gold. At the heart of this captivating ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.92 CT GIA Certified Round Brilliant Diamond in 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
1.92 CT GIA Certified Round Brilliant Diamond in 18K White Gold Diamond Ring Radiant and
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Italian Ruby Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Firenze, FI
This elegant Italian white gold ring features a vibrant 0.80 ct natural ruby at its center, framed
Category

Early 2000s Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Vintage 3.10 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The setting displays a stunning feature 3.10ct cabochon cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

18ct White Gold Diamond Ring, Set With 0.45ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
dazzling princess cut and baguette diamonds. This elegant piece combines the enduring beauty of 18ct white
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.990 Carat Ruby baguette with Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
metal, likely white gold or platinum. The centerpiece consists of a dazzling cluster of emerald-cut and
Category

2010s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Luxurious 2.46ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luxurious 2.46ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified A masterclass in
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fine Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in New York, NY
Classic, elegant estate Art Deco period 3.56 Carat natural blue sapphire diamond 18K white gold
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

2.00ct Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Men s Wedding Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Yes Metal Options: 14K/18K White Gold, Yellow Gold, Champagne Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold Multi-Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.5 Carat Total
Located in Houston, TX
cocktail ring features a timeless design with two diamond cuts: baguette and round brilliant. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 5.63 Carat Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
of F, adding a brilliant white contrast. Crafted in 18k gold, the ring's setting enhances the
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1.49tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut Tapered Baguette Diamond Three Stone
Located in Jupiter, FL
: Three-Stone Setting Material: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.9 grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Pear Cut
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco White Gold 1ctw Old Cut Diamond Filigree Engraved Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (21) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European, Step Trillion & Baguette Cut - Pave
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

0.1 Ct SI/HI Baguette Diamond Beaded Ball Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
customized or redesigned. Item Code :- SER-2093 Gross Wt. :- 2.37 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.35 gm Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels, Paris, White Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Celeste Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Aspen, CO
Simple in its 18K yellow gold craftsmanship, this 4.7 gram ring possesses 6 round brilliant cut
Category

1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Alternating Semi-Eternity Band Ring in Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Band Metal: 18K White Gold Ring size: 6.25 Weight: 11.3 grams Natural Diamond: .80 ctw Diamond cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and baguette-cut white diamonds. The diamonds are arranged in three rows, creating a bold and striking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 2.67 Carat Marquise Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is 18K white and yellow gold and features 5 marquise cut emeralds weighing 1.27 carats
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 6 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with tapered baguette
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring features a 6 carat emerald cut diamond, certified by the GIA. Set in 18K white
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tapered Baguette Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
large 3.00 carat GIA certified triple excellent diamond is beautifully white, 100% eye clean, and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

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18k White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k white gold baguette cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 26 vintage or 89 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 18k white gold baguette cut diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing 18k white gold baguette cut diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Héritage Jewelry, Alberto and Doves by Doron Paloma each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A baguette cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 18k white gold baguette cut diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 18k White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Ring?

On average, a 18k white gold baguette cut diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $6,500, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $97,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.