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2.11ct Oval Cabochon Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Men s Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Deco Men's Ring in 14K Gold. Oval Cabochon Cut Royal Blue Sapphire: 2.11ct 38 Round Cut Diamonds
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Men s Ring 14k 18k European .18ct Etched Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat: .18ct
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.66 Carat Agate and 18k Yellow Gold Masonic Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
mark (crown) and the 18k fineness mark (18). This antique Masonic mens ring in gold ring is supplied
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Antique 1890s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

Men s Three Stone Emerald Band Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold 6.5mm band featuring 3 horizontal emerald cut emeralds totaling approximately
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Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.13 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Signet Ring, Circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. This impressive 19th century signet ring is supplied with an
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Antique 1870s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hallmarked B ham 1898 Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Star-Set 3 Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
stars on a polished gold band with a charming incised design on each shoulder. A Gypsy ring has one of
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This splendid gold ring is typical of the style
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bridal Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 70s Yellow Quartz Ring Sz 7.5 Large Square Emerald Cut Men s Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage yellow quartz ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 18 karat soft rose gold. Emerald cut
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mobius Band - Squares Holes Set with 18 VS White Diamonds
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
END OF SUMMER SALE - 20% OFF DIAMOND RINGS TILL SEPT 30 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mobius Band with
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1940s Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Gent s Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.59 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set gent's
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

2 Stone Round Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant 18 karat solid yellow gold double diamond ring offers a versatile structural design
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.01 Carat Total Invisible Set Baguette and Princess cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
! Set in luxurious 18 Karat white gold, this ring features 3 rows of invisible set diamonds that all
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.45 Carat diamond and 18 Karat yellow gold signet style dress ring; part of
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20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GÜBELIN 1970 Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Squared Coral
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
with geometric edgy shapes in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with a thin and delicate brushed finish
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Gubelin 1970 by Paul Binder Squared Ring in 18Kt Gold with 1.12 Cts in Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
piece has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polish finish. Chanel set, with 11
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Opal Ring with Ruby-Red Spinels Diamonds 37 Grams Certified No-Heat
Located in Northampton, MA
mesmerizing centerpiece of this iconic men's opal ring. I searched for decades for a substantial, world-class
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2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Spinel, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Larter Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 18Kt Gold Diamond
By Larter Sons
Located in Miami, FL
1900. This beautiful brooch has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats (very unusual
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

10.00 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine Men s Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 carat white gold Weight: 17.72 gr. Aquamarine: 10.00 ct. Width: 1.24 cm. Ring size
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Mens 18 Carat Yellow Gold Mens Vintage Signet Ring with Round Brilliant Diamond
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat yellow gold is this handsome mens signet ring featuring a star set round
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20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Carat White Gold 0.22 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Men s Signet Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat white gold is this stately signet mens ring featuring a handsome round brilliant
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Heavy VS1 0.50 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Gold Rolex Design Men s Signet Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
solid 18 carat yellow gold throughout. The 9mm x 9mm head setting had 9 round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Star Sapphire Round Cabochon Mens Signet Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat yellow gold is this dapper vintage uniquely designed signet mens ring featuring
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Men’s Heavy Square Signet Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
square head and is modeled in 18ct yellow gold! Ring Size: UK M 1/2 or US 5.75 Condition: Very Good
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Vintage 1980s British Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1970s 18 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Mens Rectangular Bloodstone Signet Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, this unique vintage men's signet ring features detailed shoulders
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20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Brilliant Diamond Men s Vintage Solitaire Band Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, this handsome vintage men's ring features a polished gold band
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20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Carat Yellow Rose White Gold Three Color Men s Diamond Vintage Signet Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat yellow, rose and white gold is this handsome vintage three colour mens signet
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Late 20th Century Australian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

1.80 Carat Diamond Pave-Set 18 Karat White Gold Plaque Men s Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features 3 Rows of 8 Diamonds Each in Pave Setting Total Diamond Weight = 1.80 ct Average Color = G - H Average Clarity = VS Width of Plaque = 11 mm Width of Band = 4 mm Size 12.25 T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1970s 18 Carat Yellow Gold Rub Over Setting Carnelian Men s Signet Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, this suave vintage 1970s men's ring features a shimmering band
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20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.05 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Indian Head Men’s Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 Yellow gold Weight: 15.83 grams Diamonds: 0.55 ct. Colour: G Clarity: VS2 Emeralds
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2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Natural Oval 6 Ray Star Sapphire Mens Vintage Signet Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Carefully crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, this handsome vintage signet ring features a 9x7
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

5.45 Carat IGI Certified White Gold Diamond Emerald Men s Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 carat white gold Weight: 14.14gr. Emerald: 5.45 ct. DEEP GREEN TRANSPARENT Origine
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2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Malachite Cabochon 18 Carats Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Large yellow gold cocktail ring set with a beautiful malachite cabochon. Suitable for men or women
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Malachite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Princess Round Cut Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Princess Round Cut Diamond Men's Ring The princess-cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver Men s Boulder Opal Ring
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An oxidized sterling silver and 18k yellow gold men's ring set with one freeform 7.6 carat boulder
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Men s Egyptian Sarcophagus 18 Karat Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Attributed to the Egyptian Revival period, in a timeless Art Deco inspired construction, this Men
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Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

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

0.20 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Vintage Dome Solitaire 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat yellow gold is this handsome vintage ring featuring a single hammer set round
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20th Century Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Plain Wedding Band 18 Carat Gold Inside 18 Carat White Gold Outside
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
men and women with a real heavy quality. It has been crafted from 18ct White and Yellow Gold, with a
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Diamond Set Serpent Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
, to be worn by both men and women. Diamond Details: Cut: Old Cushion Cut Carat: Central Stone 0.35ct
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Gypsy Set Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18 Carat Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gypsy set ring can be worn by men and women alike. Crafted in the Victorian era it was made
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Three-Stone Gypsy Set 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
width of 3mm. To be worn by either men or women this stunning 18ct yellow Gold gypsy ring features three
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Debra Navarro Pink Spinel and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stack Ring 2.01 Carat
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
Hand-crafted with 18 karat recycled yellow gold, this Gee ring features one untreated, natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Spinel, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1930s Star Set Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Rose Gold Square Top Signet Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 9 carat rose gold, this suave men's signet ring features a shimmering Old Cut diamond
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20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 1955 18 Carat Two Tone Rose and White Gold Hallmarked Patterned Band
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat rose and white gold, this splendid men's ring adds a confident finishing touch
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20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18 Carat Yellow Gold Star Set Round Brilliant Diamond Band
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 9 carat yellow gold, this dapper men's band ring features three shimmering round
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20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Debra Navarro Natural Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
The one-and-only Sune Erosion ring, from our Watu Collection, is hand-crafted with 18-karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown ...

LIPTEN 18K YELLOW WHITE GOLD RING BLUE 3.5 CARATS TOPAZ
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, men's cuff links and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with
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American Solitaire Rings

Diamond Garnet Gold Textured Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier "Infinite Greatness" Men's Ring in 18 karat rose and yellow gold with diamonds and
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2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

Two Tone Brilliant Diamond Vintage Men s Band in 18ct White and Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat white and yellow gold, this vintage men's ring is a hallmark of distinctiveness
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Signature Gold Snail Ring by Alex Soldier. Handmade in NYC. Limited Edition.
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
ring is made in 18 karat yellow and white gold with diamonds (0.015 ct), finished with signature
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2010s American More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Gypsy Set Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
18ct yellow Gold gypsy ring features one gorgeous bright Old European Cut Diamond weighing 8pts in a
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex Ruby Chevalière ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Chevalière ring in 18-carat yellow gold set with 1 oval ruby of 2.36 carats, making a total of 2.36
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Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Certified 1.6 Ct Emerald and Rose Cut Diamonds Ring, Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
An important antique emerald and diamond ring in high carat gold. Dating back to the late 1800's
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

LIPTEN 18K GOLD DIAMOND PINK TOURMALINE TANZANITE RING
By 11th Artel Moscow, Alert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, men's cuff links and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and
Category

American Three-Stone Rings

ALBERT LIPTEN 18K GOLD SUPERB BASSET HOUND DOG BROOCH / PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
, necklaces, brooches, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum
Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

LIPTEN 18K GOLD EMERALD contemplating CAT BROOCH / PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
, necklaces, brooches, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum
Category

American Brooches

Lipten ELEPHANT FAMILY 18K GOLD DIAMOND RUBY BROOCH PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
, brooches, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum, precious and
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American Brooches

Lipten 18K GOLD DIAMOND ENAMEL LADY BUG CUFF LINKS
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
, necklaces, brooches, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum
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American Cufflinks

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18 Carat Gold Rings Mens For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 18 carat gold rings mens. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 91 vintage editions and 122 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 18 carat gold rings mens made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Hana Or, Sunita Nahata and H H Jewels are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 126 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 18 carat gold rings mens and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and cabochon alternatives. Most of our 18 carat gold rings mens for sale are for men, but there are 70 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are 18 Carat Gold Rings Mens?

On average, 18 carat gold rings mens at 1stDibs sell for $3,800, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $599,999 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.

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.