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Edwardian 1908 1.74 CTW Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
' Tested as platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1908; via dated inscription Ring Size: 4 3/4 and sizable with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Verragio 18k White Gold 1.43ctw GIA Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Verragio
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant and chic diamond engagement ring by Verragio is crafted in solid 18k white gold and
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold 1.65ctw Oval Ruby Diamond 9.1mm Wide Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Red Color - 5.5x4mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men s Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men's Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.33ctw G VS2 HS DIAS, 13 STONES, BEZEL SET
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
4.33ctw G VS2 HS DIAS, 13 STONES, BEZEL SET This elegant 18K yellow gold band features 13 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Halo Diamond Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold. This ring is made with four different parts that are
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 2.56 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k yellow gold delicate ring features a 2.56 Carat Cabochon Ruby bezel set East-West style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Statement RIng Featuring An Unenhanced Mozambique Ruby, Onyx Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking custom made 18k yellow gold cocktail ring is bezel set with one center transverse
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring VC08-110725
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
the warmth of yellow gold and the brilliance of the bezel-set round diamond at its center. The band's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Wrap-Around Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ring features a rare padparadscha sapphire that has been bezel-set in a beautiful 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified Fancy Pink White Diamond 18k White Gold Raindance Bubble Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
. A beautiful handmade 18k white gold ring set with 5 round brilliant cut natural fancy pink diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.23 Carat Green Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful 18K yellow gold ring features a GIA-certified 3.23 Carat Emerald-shaped Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Diamond Blue White Enamel Polo Cap Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, and adorned with blue and white enamel, to a band of 18
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Ring 18k Gold Colombian Emerald GRS Report Diamond Cocktail French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic cluster 18 karat yellow gold ring with a Colombian emerald and diamond. The
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Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Onbell Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring 50
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onbell Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring
Category

20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.68ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bypass Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern natural multi diamond bypass ring, yellow gold, bezel set, by Alexander Beverly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Happy Circle Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
, bezel-set round brilliant diamonds—totaling 0.24cttw—glimmer like tiny stars captured in gold, each one
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cabochon, Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Baguette Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabochon set with sparkling baguette-cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The blue sapphire is nearly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Cartier Sugarloaf Blue Sapphire Diamond Mimi 18k Gold Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Sugarloaf Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Mimi Ring. A very rare
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20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1920s Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
old round cut diamonds, set in platinum, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. This elegant Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

16.65tcw 18K Natural Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
pure luster and vivaciousness are set in a gleaming yellow gold bezel. This amethyst is 100% clean to
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Red Sugarloaf Rubellite Gemstone 5.17 carats set in 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sets it apart and guarantees attention. Crafted in enduring 18K yellow gold, this ring is not only
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Platinum GIA 5.55ctw Emerald Fancy Yellow White Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum .800+ Weight: 10.01 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (fitted on finger, we
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.07ct Oval Pear Diamond Bypass Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern natural multi diamond leaf motif bypass ring, yellow gold, bezel set, by Alexander
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian French 18k Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A truly gorgeous ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Solid White Gold 0.19 CTW Fine Diamond Wave Band Stacking Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Wave Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Michael Christoff 1.75 Carat Orange Spessartite Garnet Diamond Ring 18K Gold GIA
Located in New York, NY
antique natural Orange Spessartite Garnet Ring with a halo of 22 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds in 18 Karat
Category

20th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Byzantine Ring with Fancy Colored Sapphires and Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Boone, NC
rope border and polished edges. The bezel set stones light up this work of art. Metal: 18k Yellow
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2010s Greek Byzantine Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold GIA 2.40ctw Oval Orange Precious Topaz Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 2.40 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 6.77 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

12.28 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
signature designs - a luxurious handmade 18k yellow gold ring with a tall, eye-catching bezel and wide band
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18K White Gold Diamond 14 Carat Blue Zircon Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Metal- 18K White Gold, .750. Stones- Genuine Oval Blue Zircon 14 Carats, 36 Round Diamonds G-I Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Wedding Band 18k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This band has a sleek profile and features one round brilliant cut diamond half-bezel set into the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Ring Contemporary 20th Century 0.30 Ctw Diamonds 18k Gold
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in MADRID, ES
A modern ring Carrera y Carrera from the 20th century, crafted in 18k white gold and set with
Category

20th Century Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Artistic Freeform Australian Opal Diamond Ring in 18k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Artistic Freeform Australian Opal Diamond Ring in 18k This ring is crafted in 18k yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Trilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Triangle Halo Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bezel set in platinum with a recessed halo surround of square and kite cut rubies Weighing approximately
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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Natural Emerald (Approx 2-Carats) Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Style: Diamond Cluster, Bezel-Set Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Shipping
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 18k Yellow Gold Silver Diamond Handmade Twin Layered Flowers Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous handmade cocktail ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold & silver. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Princess Cut Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A fine ring
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20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Oval Tourmaline Ring with Diamond Accents – 5.67 Carats
Located in Hong Kong, HK
showcases the stone’s natural inclusions and rich pink hue. The gem is bezel-set in gleaming 18 karat yellow
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold GIA 2.59ct Cabochon Emerald Diamond Grroved Wide Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Details Below for Complete Info ** (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro French 1.65 CTW Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Domed Gadroon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamond weighing approximately 0.90 carat L color with I1 clarity - set in a raised semi-bezel
Category

Vintage 1940s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

18K Gold Platinum 1.18ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Open Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - L/M Color - VS2/SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Shield Emerald Diamond Ring in 18k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Art Deco Shield Emerald Diamond Ring in 18k This 18k white gold ring showcases a bezel-set
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Late 20th Century Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold 0.90ct Diamond Sapphire Hand Engraved Wheat Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - VS1 Clarity - J/K Color
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.90 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire ring with 0.20 carat
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20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle 2.4 Carats Emerald Diamond Oxidized Silver 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively 6 x 10 mm oval faceted Zambian emerald is set in an 18K gold bezel with a surrounding line
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 1950s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster is embellished with a total of thirty-six 18k white gold pavé and bezel set eight-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Claris-A Blue Chalcedony Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This modern cocktail ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a smooth oval cabochon
Category

2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Round Cut Cabochon Tourmaline Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Cabochon Tourmaline Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural tourmaline of 7.04
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.35 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18k yellow gold, handmade signature ring features an absolutely stunning rubellite tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Trillion Shape Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 9.92 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sides of the ring. The 18k yellow gold band is set with round, brilliant-cut diamonds for an added touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

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

18K Marquis Shaped Early Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
composed of tiny rose-cut diamonds, bezel set in silver. The yellow gold shoulders reach out and enclose
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold Oval Cabochon Black Onyx Diamond Tsavorite Dual Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
individually bezel set and pave set clusters of diamonds throughout. This bold cocktail ring is very well made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 3ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern bezel set diamond solitaire ring yellow gold. High Jewelry by Alexander Beverly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cabochon Rutilated Yellow Orange Quartz Diamond Halo 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
-like inclusions. The quartz is set in an 18k gold bezel, surrounded by a delicate border of small
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

4.05 Carat Diamond Ring with Overlapping Circular Motif in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold diamond cluster ring with 31 round brilliant cut diamonds 4.05 carats total weight
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Heavy 18K White Gold Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Wide Band Ring 4ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Color: White • Diamond Clarity: VS • Setting Style: Partially bezel set • Ring Width: Approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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18k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold bezel set diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 19 vintage editions and 84 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 18k gold bezel set diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k gold bezel set diamond ring from Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Debra Navarro and H H Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 18k gold bezel set diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 41 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Ring?

The price for a 18k gold bezel set diamond ring starts at $282 and tops out at $175,564 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,240.

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.