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Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
oval cut emerald is bezel set in white gold. To the top, bottom, and sides of the emerald is triangle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Peridot Ring (Approx. 3.50-Carats), Diamond Halo, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Stone Cut: Old European Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Jewelry Style: Cluster Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

9.06 Carat Black Natural Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome ring features a large, 9.06 deep navy/black sapphire cabochon, beautifully bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Leopard Looped Tail Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
: Very Good Bezel Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with: Two (2) natural, round-shaped, cabochon cut
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.65 CTW Deep Red Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.65 CTW Deep Red Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.65 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire Band Ring with Diamonds Gift for Him
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire Band Ring with Diamonds Gift for Him in 18K Gold featuring natural multi sapphire of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 0.40ct Diamond (x 12) European Handmade Eternity 4mm Band Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
bezel set with 18 round sparkling diamonds (all around) of G colour, SI clarity & sun-like brilliance
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cabochon Emerald Engagement Band Ring with Diamonds in 18k White/Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald Engagement Band Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.72
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Retro 18k Tri Gold Smoky Quartz 0.60ct Diamond Huge Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - Very Large - 28x23mm (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - VS2
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Pave Sapphire Toucan Ring, App. 4.38 TCW, With Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k white gold ring. This phenomenal ring is a toucan motif, pave set with a field of round faceted
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...

Statement Pear Emerald Halo Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Pear Emerald Halo Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.00Cttw Princess And Round Cut Diamond Band Ring 18K White Gold Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted in highly polished 18K white gold. Ring size: US 6.75. Band width: 9.5mm. Total weight: 18.94
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Statement Emerald Diamond Cocktail Party Ring Wedding Gift in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Emerald Diamond Cocktail Party Ring Wedding Gift in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Alternating Diamond Ruby Half-Band Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Sleek and understated, this half-band ring is crafted from polished 18K yellow gold and features a
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A delightful tsavorite onyx and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k white gold. A round shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring. A stunning
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Baguette Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Venice, CA
collection. The ring consists of seven baguette diamonds set horizontally in 18k gold. The band in between
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coyote Ring with Emerald Eyes and Diamond Third Eye in 18k Yellow Gold
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
gold. The ring features two round-cut emeralds as the eyes, complemented by a 0.14-carat bezel-set
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold .12ctw Diamond Sapphire Filigree Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 2.47 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.1 Carats Emerald Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.1 Carats Emerald Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 4.1 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A gorgeous ring with Ceylon sapphire and diamond flower motif. The center bezel set with a vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Men s 18K Yellow Gold 0.94ctw Round Diamond Dual Finish Ribbed Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent men's ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a fine and super
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Unisex Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 1.5 carat E color VS2 clarity marquise cut natural diamond unisex ring in 18k white
Category

2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.35ct Untreated Sapphire Green Blue Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
bezel set in a bespoke made 18k white gold ring with natural round brilliant cut diamond accents. 0.23
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 1...

18k Yellow Gold SeidenGang SG Athena Diamond Ruby Ring, Size 6.25 - 17.2g
By SeidenGang
Located in Providence, RI
diamonds. Additionally, she is accented by 4 larger bezel set rubies evenly spaced around the piece
Category

20th Century American Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 18k White Gold Vivid Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire wedding ring with diamonds set in 18k gold which perfectly goes with your personality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Wedding Rings

Materials

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

1923 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS6.75 / 2.65gr
Located in SE
This ring has a navette or boat-shaped crown with top part in Platinum melted into a solid 18K
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Large Unique Custom Cut Amethyst Diamond Open Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 16.8x13.5mm (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - H Color
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Filigree Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k white gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Filigree Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k white gold This 18k white gold engagement
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 7.08 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
important piece of jewelry. We have set this beauty in a rich, 18k yellow gold bezel that is framed by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, G...

ALEX ŠEPKUS Estate 18k Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
vibrant 18k yellow gold and features a central 3.35ct Ceylon sapphire. The bezel-set sapphire is oval-cut
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Bluish Purple Spinel and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sparkling white diamonds set in 18k white gold, this ring is the perfect cocktail ring but can easily be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 13.30mm Large South Sea Pearl w/ Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.80 Grams Overall Width: 16mm (0.63") (top of the ring - north to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Unisex Blue Sapphire Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Blue Sapphire Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 18k Gold featuring natural sapphire of 2.74
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.67 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
milgrain detail on shoulders Completed by gold shank Tested as 18 karat gold and platinum Circa: 1930 Ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond 1.24 Carat Ring in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
by Tsavorites 0.92 carat and round brilliant-cut Diamond 1.24 carats set in 18 karat White Gold
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Ring 18k Gold Crossover Design
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bands, giving the ring its signature layered look. At the center sits a bezel set cabochon ruby, adding
Category

1990s Dome Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 18k Yellow Gold GIA 1.01ct Etched Cross Oval Diamond Signet Style Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Laser Etched Cross on Table - L
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade and Diamond Horizontal Wide Face Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K solid yellow gold unisex ring centering a stunning 19.0 x 6.7mm jadeite jade centerpiece
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

0.71 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k Gold, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
pear shape diamond certified by GIA as VS1 clarity. The center diamond is set in a delicate bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold 2.75ctw Sapphire 1.00ctw Dia Ring Size 5
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
diamonds are bezel set, three on each side of the center stone. The ring is stamped “18K PLAT,” although
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 6.53 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set 18-Karat Eternity Band In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural 6.53 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set 18-Karat Eternity Band Material: 18k Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Men s 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring, Size 10 - 9.7g
Located in Providence, RI
ring is crafted in a high quality 18k yellow gold, set with two round brilliant cut diamonds to accent
Category

20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.54 Carat Cushion-Cut Olive Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold, handmade bezel with high-polished details that provide eye-catching contrast against the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Large 3.50 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
an estimated total weight of 3.50 carats. The center Tanzanite is bezel set in 18k white gold. Two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Pear Shape Turquoise Diamond Oval Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Opal Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold. There is a beautiful
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Gold Edwardian Style Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring, App. 0.86 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
diamonds, approximately 0.86 TCW. The ring is set in 18k with a white gold top and yellow gold shank, and
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Stacked Sapphire Diamond Multi-Band Ring, 18K
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An instant stack and a lovely statement piece, this ring is composed of four gold bands, each set
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.55 Carat Very Light Gray Radiant Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity bezel set in 18k yellow gold, accompanied by an IGI certificate. 52 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gems Are Forever Emerald and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
. The design features alternating round-cut emeralds and round brilliant diamonds, each meticulously set
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Platinum Oval Emerald Diamond 2.75 Carat Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in platinum and 18K yellow gold. It features 1 oval cut, bezel set emerald
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.71 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Gold, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
pear shape diamond certified by GIA as VS1 clarity. The center diamond is set in a delicate bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 5.92 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Silver Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 5.92 carat amethyst and 0.32 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shape Rubelite Cocktail Ring with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
on shank set in 18K yellow gold. Ring Size: 6 (can be sized) 18kt:10.2g Diamond:2.5ct Rubilite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Blue-Green Octagonal Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 18K Carved Gold
Located in Miami, FL
. Half bezel set, with a masterfully carved gold ring shank. This ring offers excellent coverage on the
Category

Late 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.71 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Gold, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
pear shape diamond certified by GIA as VS1 clarity. The center diamond is set in a delicate bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.62Ct Rainbow Multi-Color Sapphire Diamond Half Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern half band ring features 20 round cut multi sapphires totaling 1.62 carats, set in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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.