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18 K Yellow Gold Band Ring Baguettes & Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful diamond band fashioned in 18 K yellow Gold. The band features 11 baguette shape diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1, 72 ct Diamond Baguette Ring 18 k white gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 ct white gold Fineness punched 18k 6 baguette diamonds together 1,72 ct weight 12,3 gram Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold Baguette Ring Diamond Baguette Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Baguette Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold Diamond Baguette Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A 0.21 ctw solitaire baguette diamond with G color and VS clarity is set in the middle of a narrow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold Baguette Baguette Diamond Ring Square Diamond Ring Wedding Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Baguette Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold Diamond Baguette Baguette Diamond Minimalist Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Magnificent Baguette Diamond ring is a one-in-a-million ring. This fine gold diamond ring has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold Baguette Diamond Ring Baguette Wedding Ring Minimalist Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds handset
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold Diamond Baguette Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Baguette Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Baguette Diamond Ring Main Diamond - D 0.55 ct Side Diamonds - D 0.77 ct Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

18k Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Unleash the power of elegance with our stunning 18k Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring! Crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with this stunning 18k Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond Ring. Crafted from 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Baguette Diamond Butterfly Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Baguette Diamond Butterfly Ring Baguette Diamonds - 0.36 CT Round Diamonds - 0.28
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wide Round and Baguette Diamond Gold Band
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning ring! 3.79 carats of extremely brilliant F/G color VS clarity round and baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Baguette Cocktail Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This beautiful diamond cocktail band will be your go to ring for all your occasions. The diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Ring, 18K
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring size
Category

20th Century French Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with this exquisite 18k Diamond Wide Band Ring. Crafted from 18k White Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguettes & Round Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baguettes & Round Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold 0.51 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Tapered Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carat Diamond Baguette Half Band Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Half Band Diamond Baguette Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 2.00 Carats Diamonds F VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our 18k Diamond Dome Ring. Crafted in shimmering 18k white gold, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Baguette Ring 2.45 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Diamonds = 2.12 Carats 36 Round Diamonds = 0.33 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold Baguette Diamond Lady's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18K Rose Gold Baguette Diamond Lady's Ring perfect for everyday wear or special occasions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18k Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond Navette Ring exudes elegance and luxury with its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Baguette Ring 2.45 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Diamonds = 2.12 Carats 36 Round Diamonds = 0.33 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold baguette diamond two bar cuff ring Diamond Baguette 5x2 mm
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lightweight and gorgeous 2 baguette diamonds are paired vertically on both the ends of the cuff to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ring 1 Emerald - 0.50 CT Baguette Diamonds - 0.26 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

18K White Gold Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ring 1 Emerald - 0.70 CT Diamonds - 0.46 CT SWAT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Baguette Crossover Band Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This beautiful crossover diamond baguette band will be your favorite ring. The gorgeous long
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Scattered Diamond Baguette Ring in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
-quality natural baguette diamonds. Set playfully in lustrous 18k white gold, the diamonds are carefully
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K 1.35 Ct. Five Row Diamond Baguettes Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 18K 1.35 ct. Five Row Diamond Baguettes Cocktail Ring. The ring size is 7 3/4 US.
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Scattered Diamond Baguette Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
-quality natural baguette diamonds. Set playfully in lustrous 18k rose gold, the diamonds are carefully
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Wide 8 Carat Baguette and Round Diamonds Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A FABULOUS ring -- non stop SPARKLE! 8.82 carats of FG color VS clarity baguette and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Straight Baguette Diamond Ring crafted in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Custom made 18k yellow gold ring crafted with unique baguette cut diamonds. Total Diamond Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Tapered Baguette Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
A modern contemporary style diamond ring in 18K white gold featuring a double row of channel-set
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Illusion Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Illusion Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 0.65 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Double Baguettes Illusion Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Baguettes Illusion Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 0.37 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Baguette Ruby and Diamond Band
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds 18k white gold 8.5 mm wide Size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate 18k Baguette Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring 6cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful cocktail ring done in 18K yellow gold set with approximately 6cttw in tapered and
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fashion Baguette Diamond Ring 2.81ct 18K white gold
Located in New York, NY
Please take a moment to admire this stunning diamond ring with its mesmerizing baguette cut. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Baguette Cut Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our 18k Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring. Crafted from 18k white gold, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Baguette and Trillion Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our 18k Baguette and Trillion Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring. Featuring 2.45
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Diamond Ring Band 0.40ct 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
design features a beautiful array of round and baguette diamonds, each with a stunning F color and VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold 1.22ct Round and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 2000s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Artistic Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This elaborate diamond ring is bold and fierce. The baguettes are channeled set with the round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette diamond full eternity engagement ring 18k rose gold
Located in London, GB
4.50ct Baguette diamond full eternity engagement ring in 18k ponk rose gold. Gorgeous baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baguette Diamonds Wedding Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 14k Gold Wedding Ring with Baguette Diamonds Product Description: Introducing our
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Baguette Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18k white gold featuring 14 baguette cut, channel set rubies weighing 1.65
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Large Baguette Diamond Athena Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Make a statement with this Large Baguette Diamond Athena ring! This bold and impactful ring
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.21 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 2.21 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold – a timeless
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.08 ct Baguette Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning 1.08 ct diamond ring features 16 baguette diamonds in a beautiful white gold setting
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jay Feder 18k White Gold Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder 18k White Gold Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring Set with straight baguette diamonds
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.40 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Discover timeless elegance with our 2.40 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold. This
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Thin Baguette Diamond Band Ring Solid 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 10 baguette Total Diamond Carat Weight
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Start each day with a sash of sparkle with the 0.50 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Rose
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.50 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of sparkle to your daily routine with the 0.50 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Ring in 18K
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Baguette Diamond Leaf Bypass Ring 1.34 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold ring featuring two diamond leaves containing 32 baguettes weighing 0.69 carats
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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.