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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

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

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 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 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, 18k 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

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

18k White Gold 1.69ct Baguette Cut Natural Diamond Open Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
VS Clarity Ring Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (can be sized) Measurements: 10.6mm x 7.9mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Statement Ring 18K White Gold 2.14Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This wide diamond fancy statement ring is crafted in 18k white gold and encrusted with baguette cut
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Crossover Ring 18K White Gold 1.97Cttw
Located in New York, NY
set baguette and round cut diamond band in a crossover design. Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen 0.63Cttw Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Simple and delicate diamond ring crafted in 18k white gold. This ring features prong set baguette
Category

2010s North American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 White Gold Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring is crafted with 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.30 Carat Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our breathtaking 0.30 Carat Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold. This
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 0.29ct Baguette Cut Two Hearts Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
VS Clarity Ring Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (can be sized) Total Weight: 4.6g (3.0dwt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Timeless 1.55ct Baguette Cut Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted in 18K white gold, this refined piece features 10 dazzling baguette-cut diamonds, totaling
Category

2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Cluster Curved Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Baguette-cut natural diamond curved cluster ring set in a smooth 18 karat solid white gold setting
Category

2010s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Baguette Round Cut Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 2.11Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Modern ladies thick band ring crafted in 18k white gold. This ring features baguette cut and round
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Twist Band Ring 18K White Gold 0.84Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Simple and elegant, diamond twist wedding ring. Crafted in bright 18k white gold. It features two
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.45Cttw Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Baguette cut diamonds in prong setting. One of a kind handmade stackable stunning beauty. Crafted in 18K
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen 0.30Cttw Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Simple and delicate diamond ring crafted in 18k white gold. This ring features prong set baguette
Category

2010s North American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold and featuring a brilliant 2.68 carat baguette cut diamond and 0.97 carats of dazzling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.27 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
round diamonds weigh 0.41 carats total. Made in 18k white gold. Size 6.5 US. Style available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

2.00 Carat Diamond Baguette Cut Interwoven Statement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement with the Diamond Baguette Interwoven Statement Ring in 18K White Gold. This
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 3.86ct Baguette Cut with 0.35ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
VS Clarity Ring Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 6.25 (can be sized) Measurements: 12.0mm x 3.4mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Baguette-Cut Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- This refined 18K yellow gold ring features a sleek row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Dress Ring 1.57ct
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond dress ring. The double row ring is set with 20 baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Orange Diamond and baguette White Diamond 18K Gold Band Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds, set in 18K Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Orange Diamonds - 0.11 cts Round Brilliant Cut White
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Green Diamond and baguette White Diamond 18K Gold Band Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds, set in 18K Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Green Diamonds - 0.15 cts Round Brilliant Cut White Diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Classic round diamond and baguette ring. This ring is made of 18K white gold and is furnished with
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 18K White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring, 2.46ctw, Round & Baguette Cut
Located in Holtsville, NY
diamonds, all set in the gleaming backdrop of 18K white gold. Designed to dazzle, this ring is a testament
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

2.72cttw Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Wide Open Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
carats. Diamond quality: G-H color and VS-SI clarity. Crafted in highly polished 18k white gold. Ring
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 18K White Gold 1.27cttw
Located in New York, NY
spiral wrap style ring. Crafted in high polished 18k white gold. Total diamond weight: 1.27 carats
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring Solid 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 4 brilliant cut and 6 baguette Total
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamond and baguette White Diamond 18K Gold Band Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds, set in 18K Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Green Diamonds - 0.14 cts Round Brilliant Cut White Diamond
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18k White Gold 5.0ctw Channel Baguette Cut Diamond Squared Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold and features very fine quality straight baguette cut diamonds neatly channel set entirely
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

White Gold Band Ring with Baguette-Cut Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
white gold Diamonds: Baguette-cut, total weight 1.34 carats Weight: 9.1 grams Size: US 7.25 Photo and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

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

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

Princess, Baguette & Round Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Princess, Baguette & Round Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.70 Carat Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Twist Band Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Twist Band Ring in luxurious 18K White Gold. This exquisite piece boasts a harmonious blend of classic
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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 Gold Diamond Baguette Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
" "AVAILABLE IN WHITE GOLD, YELLOW GOLD, ROSE GOLD COLOR" "THIS ITEM IS LISTED AS 18K GOLD IN THIS LISTING
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1.13Cttw Round And Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring 18K White Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This wide elegant diamond band ring is crafted in 18K white gold. Features multiple rows of prong
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.70 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Ring in 18k White 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, White Gold

18k White Gold 1.64ct Baguette Natural Diamond Open Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Color VS Clarity Ring Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (can be sized) Measurements: 16.3mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fashion Baguette Diamond Ring 2.81ct 18K white gold
Located in New York, NY
ring is designed with precision using 18K white gold and the finest quality diamonds. It features round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Natural Baguette Cut Three Row Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This striking 18k white gold ring is a true testament to refined elegance and modern sophistication
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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

Baguette Diamond Center with Brilliant Cut Diamond Bands 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 74 round brilliant cut, 18 baguette
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.00ct Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring, I Color, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
, White Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Baguette Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 2.74 Grams Wedding Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White 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.