Skip to main content

18k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Ring

to
490
4,020
1,300
3,279
2,123
1,189
778
578
472
227
206
204
200
179
156
149
135
134
122
96
83
66
52
34
33
26
24
15
9
8
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
126
93
93
64
63
Sort By
18k Gold Oval Cabochon Emerald Princess Diamond Polished Open Cuff Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful and very well made ring is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold featuring an elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Hexagonal Golden Orange Sapphire Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking 18k yellow gold 1980's cocktail ring is bezel set, east to west, with one elongated
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Art Nouveau period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1914 Halo Ring Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
Old Halo Ruby and Diamonds Ring once created 111 years ago on the territory of The Grand Duchy of
Category

Vintage 1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Unity Diamond Ring Set
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
Embrace the beauty of unity with the 18 Karat Gold Unity Diamond Set of Rings. - Set in 18 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.35 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Half-Bezel Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a 1.35 carats round brilliant cut diamond with K-L color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold 4.27tcw Colombian Emerald Diamond Gypsy Ring, East-West 3 Stone
Located in Jupiter, FL
impressive luster. Accentuating the sides are emerald-cut diamonds, elegantly bezel set in 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k Rose Gold Fancy Cocktail Dome Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
Elaborate diamond cocktail ring with all artistic curves and designs! This stunning 18k rose gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18K Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
An elegant elongated lobe-shaped ladies ring crafted in silver topped 18 karat gold featuring a
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Late Style French Ring White Gold 18k Emerald and Diamond
Located in MADRID, ES
, swiss and brilliant cut. Total diamond 1,35 Cts Clarity::Vs1-SI1 Color: H-I Set in bezel and grain
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Cartier Ruby And Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Ring. Stunning yellow gold Cartier ring
Category

1990s French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bezel set in millegrain textured 18k white gold mounts. The the subtly elevated,tapering ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold GIA Purplish Pink Large Pearl Round Fancy Champagne Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Complete Info ** (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Fancy Champagne Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1 CTW Round Diamonds 18K White Gold Classic Collection Bypass Finger Ring
Located in Paramus, NJ
Overview: The Classic Collection’s bypass ring features 1 carat of round diamonds set in 18K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 4.11ctw Oval Peridot Pave Diamond Matte Hammered Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent cocktail ring that is crafted from solid 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.2 CTW Round Diamond 18K White Gold Classic Collection Excellent Spiral Ring
Located in Paramus, NJ
Overview: The Classic Collection’s spiral ring features 1.2 carats of round diamonds set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.91 CTW Round Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Finger Ring Classic Collection.
Located in Paramus, NJ
Overview: The Classic Collection’s fancy finger ring features 0.91 carats of round diamonds set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.18 CTW Round Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Finger Ring Classic Collection.
Located in Paramus, NJ
Overview: The Classic Collection’s fancy finger ring features 1.18 carats of round diamonds set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ring with Baguette Round Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
gold engagement ring, early 1900s diamond ring
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1 CTW Round Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Classic Collection Fashion Finger Ring
Located in Paramus, NJ
Overview: The Classic Collection’s bypass finger ring features 1 carats of round diamonds set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond Emerald Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is an Estate Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond & Emerald Flower Ring
Category

20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.16 CTW Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Classic Collection Fancy Spiral Finger Ring.
Located in Paramus, NJ
baguette diamonds set in 18K yellow gold. This sophisticated and elegant piece combines the sleek shine of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sophia D Onyx and Diamond Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A bold design featuring a 0.73-carat round natural diamond bezel-set at the center of a sculpted
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Special Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional cocktail ring set in 18K white gold features 5.02 carats of round cut VS quality
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.38 ct. Green Zircon and Diamond Engraved Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
engraved 18k yellow gold bezel. Two brilliant cut white diamonds add sparkle to this design, which is one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini 18k Gold 0.70ct White Diamonds Rotating Band Man No Stress Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Gray Gold 0,70 carats White Diamonds Rotating Band Man "No Stress" Ring. The
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 0.78 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.60 carat bezel set princess cut diamond and 18k white gold solitaire ring
Category

Early 2000s English Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Elegant Cushion-Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring with Baguette Diamonds in 18k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this sophisticated ring features a striking 1.87-carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold GIA 9.8ctw Oval Cabochon Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Total Carat Weight: 9.8 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 18.76 Grams Ring Size: 5.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.13 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquiose and Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome 18k yellow gold band ring features a gorgeous 2.13 carat oval turquoise cabochon from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RCM 18k Two Tone Gold 6.5ctw Fancy Yellow White Diamonds Wide Band Ring
By RCM
Located in Montclair, NJ
18K Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 20.43 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 We CANNOT custom size this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Hexagon Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
bezel surrounded by French cut blue sapphire and diamond accent. The ring of a lifetime! Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cognac brown fancy diamond and baguette twist cocktail ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
twist style engagement ring in 18ct white gold. Bezel setting in 18ct white gold. Fancy brown diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carelle Solid 18k Yellow Gold 0.27ctw Diamond Brushed Finish Band Ring w/ Box
By Carelle
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - F Color - VS1 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Stackable Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern diamond yellow sapphire stackable ring in 18k gold which perfectly goes with your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bombe Dress Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage blue sapphire and diamond bombe dress ring set in 18k white gold. This unique
Category

Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dainty Emerald Diamond Ring Gift for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Emerald Diamond Ring Gift for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.8 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

1976 Nordic Ring solid White 18K Gold Diamonds US 8.75 / 4.2g
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K White Gold decorated with Diamonds. Made in Sweden, Marked 18K; maker's
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1954 Nordic Ring solid 18K Gold 3ct Emerald Diamonds ØUS6/ 7.5gr
Located in SE
A ring with medium green cabochon cut natural Emerald bezel set in wired floret in solid 18K Gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Susan Sadler Fresh Water Cultured Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Susan Sadler
Located in Towson, MD
One contemporary 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring designed by Susan Sadler, celebrated for her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring (GIA Approx 1.50-Carat) 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
-Set Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Shipping Information: This item is shipped with
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Tanzanite Halo Diamond Engagement Ring for Women in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Tanzanite Halo Diamond Engagement Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural tanzanite of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ring Black Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7.5 / 2gr
Located in SE
Vintage Unisex type Ring set with bezel set cabochon cut natural Black Onyx stone accented with old
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Talia Jade Vintage-Inspired 18K White Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
carats, bezel-set in yellow gold to enhance its natural vibrancy. Framing the emerald is a halo of round
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern Handmade 18K Yellow Gold 10.90 Carat Oval Australian Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Beautiful 18K Yellow Gold Setting With Diamonds. Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- Genuine
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Amethyst Prong Set Ring (Approx. 19.20-Carats), 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
: Prong-Set Metal: 18K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7.25 US, Resizable Shipping Information: This item is shipped
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Icons Heart 18K Yellow Gold Flexible 3 Row Link Band Ring
By Chopard
Located in Houston, TX
wear. Bezel Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with: Three (3) round brilliant cut natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.02ct Parti Bi Colour Round Green Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
. 7.6mm in bezel. This fine Australian sapphire is set in a bespoke made 18k white gold ring with pave set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold,...

Glamarous Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring for Mens in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Glamarous Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring for Mens in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold 3.26ctw Emerald Diamond 3 Row Wide Pyramid Style Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Green Color - 1.18ctw (exact) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set Bezel Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Bypass Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
An iconic vintage Bvlgari Serpenti Bypass ring set in 18k white gold. The ring depicts Bvlgari's
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Exquisite Deep Blue Sapphire Diamond Unisex Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Deep Blue Sapphire Diamond Unisex Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Made of 18 karat yellow and white gold, turquoise, diamonds and rubies, the Retro ring features an
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Signed Platinum, 18K Gold, 1.2 Ct. Diamond Men s Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed platinum, gold, & diamond ring. In .950 platinum with 18 karat yellow gold elements
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.08ct Unheated Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, US
Sapphires and 0.34 carats of Diamonds set in 18K White Gold. There is some negative space between each of
Category

2010s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sophia D Three-Stone Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
diamond is bezel-set in polished 18K yellow gold, highlighting the clean geometry and warm radiance of the
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 2.32 CTW Ruby Diamond 18K Two-Tone Gold Antique Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bezel set in a pierced white gold navette shaped surround with fanning openwork Bead and bezel set
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "18k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Ring", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.