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Round Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Inspired Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning Art Deco Inspired Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring! The 1.73 carat cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Shape Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This outstanding diamond and ruby ring features a central 1 carat round brilliant cut diamond set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Salavetti Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring
By Salavetti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of classic 1970's style, this 18k white gold narrow domed ring centers a bezel-set oval sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Miner Twin Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Set in 18 Karat White Gold with: Two (2) old mine cut natural diamonds: Measurements: 3.60mm
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ballerina Ring 5.3 Carat Pear Cut Siam Ruby Baguette Diamond 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
prong set in 18k yellow gold, and the diamonds are bezel set in 18k white gold. Details:  ✔ Item Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Cert 1.07 Carat Brilliant Cushion Cut Bezel Diamond Split Shank Ring 5.25
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Brilliant Cushion Cut Diamond Split Shank Ring This engagement ring
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Palladium

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold .28ct Old Diamond Sapphire Crisp Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Diamond - 0.28ct (approx.) (4) Synthetic Sapphires - Calibre Trilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Blue
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold Gia 7.78ctw Pear Ruby Diamond Moi Et Toi Bypass Interlocking Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamond - Pear Cut - Bezel Set - SI1 Clarity - L/M Color - 11x8.3x4.35mm - 2.58ct (approx.) Numerous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. True Love Platinum w/ 18k Gold 0.22ct Round Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stone(s): (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - VS1 Clarity - F Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Big Emerald Diamond Halo Evil Eye Shape Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring features 1 marquise-shaped natural emerald totaling 0.76 carats, set in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Mid-Century Art Nouveau Style Nudes .30ct Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage solid and hefty 18k gold mid-century ring centered with a bezel-set round brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Blue Sapphire and Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.4 carats and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Men s 1.6cttw Diamond Ring, Size 10 - 16.1g
Located in Providence, RI
cut diamonds on either side of a princess cut diamond, the stones are bezel set in white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Emerald 2.7ct 2.7ct and Diamond Twist Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
diamonds set into the shoulders and bezel. Capture the attention of the room with this captivating and
Category

2010s European Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 1.30 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring in 18k Gold Silver
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
diamond Ring is exquisite. The uneven fancy cut flat Rose diamond solitaire set in bezel setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

0.80tcw 18K Round Cut Emerald Round Diamond Accent Unisex 5 Stone Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
accent down the shank on both sides; all gemstones are securely bezel set in an 18K yellow gold custom
Category

2010s Zambian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Oval Rose De France Amethyst Solitaire w/ 3ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 1 Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Pinkish Purple Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold 1.13ctw European Diamond Sapphire Etched Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This unusual looking antique dinner ring was crafted from solid 18k white gold during the art deco
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Georgian French 18k Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking ring from the Georgian (ca1790s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring features
Category

Antique 1790s Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.85tcw Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Accent 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
themselves. The emerald is securely bezel set with eight (four on each side) brilliant round cut diamonds
Category

2010s Zambian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18K Gold Ring with Old European Cut Diamonds and Calibrated Sapphires
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This Art Deco ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold with a platinum-topped setting and features a
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Statement 4.1ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire engagement band ring with diamonds set in 18k gold which perfectly goes with your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.36 Carat "Ice Blue" Sapphire 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate 18K White gold ring features a GIA-certified 1.36 Carat Octagonal-shaped " Ice Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1938 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K White Gold ØUS5.75 / 1.9 gr
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds Ring with curved band in solid 18ct White Gold with bezel set
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8.5 / 6.1 gr
Located in SE
hallmarks, hallmarked 18K. This ring dates to ca. 1930s. There are five bezel set diamond cut natural Blue
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Baguette Cut Diamond Cluster Dome Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Baguette-cut natural diamond cluster dome ring set in a smooth 18 karat solid white gold setting
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

AGL Certified 17 Carat Octagonal Cut Minor Oil Colombian Emerald Bezel Set Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Certified minor oil. Set in flawless 18k white gold and adorned with a stunning array of natural round-cut
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2025 Contemporary 18K Two-Tone Gold Ring with 1.30ct Fancy-Cut Diamond and Trill
Located in Firenze, FI
central fancy-cut diamond of approximately 1.30 carats, set within a geometric yellow gold bezel. The
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1.19Ct Cushion Cut Emerald and Diamond Dome Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a 1.19-carat cushion-cut emerald as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

1920s antique 1.03 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1920s 1.03 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold three stone diamond ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 4.50 Carat Chanthaburi Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
stone is complemented with near-flawless baguette-cut diamond side stones and bezel set round blue
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Round Blue Violet Tanzanite Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A delightful tsavorite onyx and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k white gold. A round shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pear Diamond Unisex Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Gift for Father
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
, success, and prosperity. Designed with pear cut diamond set in center of thick band in 18k Gold bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" and Tsavorite Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" and Tsavorite Cluster Ring This spectacular vivid
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Gold Diamond GIA Certified 4 Carat Oval Paraiba Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the center, with round pave set dazzling diamonds on the shank to the profile of the ring. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An oval Ceylon sapphire set in a sleek bezel, showcasing its rich blue hue. The center is flanked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brilliant Cut Oval Citrine Diamond Wedding Cocktail Ring Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Cut Oval Citrine Diamond Wedding Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural citrine of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 6.56 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. It is set in a rich, yellow gold bezel, surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds set in white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural tourmaline of 0.6 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Miroir des Eaux 18K Gold Diamond Onyx Mother of Pearl Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
blossoms reflected in water. The white gold band features a split shank, detailed with bezel-set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Solid Gold Button Golden Pearl w/ Diamond Nugget Open Work Heavy Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Luster - 14.2x15.6mm (approx.) (9) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Nice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Georgian Rose-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Silver. Ca. 1750-1850
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Georgian Rose-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Silver. Ca. 1750-1850 A rare and romantic treasure
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Natural 2.05 cts pink sapphire 0.53 cts diamond vintage ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire emerald cut diamond ring gold Natural octagon pink sapphire bezel set diamond ring
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold Gia Oval Lemon Quartz W/ Fancy Champagne Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Material Weight: 9.45 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

2.86 Carat Afghan-Chinese Minor Oil Emerald Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Gold Bezel Set Ring. Crafted in 18K white gold, natural green 2.86-carat weight emerald, with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Old Diamond Sapphire Wheat Milgrain Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 2.69 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on finger
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold 0.52ct Diamond Sapphire Engraved Wheat Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 2.7x1.6mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 2.66 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 ( fitted on
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 11.85 Carat Oval Green Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wear Art every day! This 18K Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted ring features sixty-one round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 9.15 Carat Oval Green Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wear Art every day! This designer, 18K Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted ring, features Thirty two (32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.83 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.83 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.62 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.62 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" Eternity Band Ring This eternity invisible
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.6ct Sapphire 0.75ctw Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold US6 / 5.5gr
Located in SE
openwork row with bezel set Diamonds : two Ø 2.5 mm / ca. 0.08 ct each + two Ø 2.25 mm / 0.06 ct each
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Solid White Gold Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Gift for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Gift for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.8 CTW Round Diamond 18K White Gold Classic Collection Dual leaf Finger Ring
Located in Paramus, NJ
Overview: The Classic Collection’s ring features 1.8 carats of round diamonds set in 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 CTW Round Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dual leaf Classic Collection bypass ring
Located in Paramus, NJ
Overview: The Classic Collection’s bypass ring features 1 carat of round diamonds set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Sapphire with Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco cocktail ring features a bezel-set oval sapphire as the centerpiece, flanked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

1 CTW Round Diamonds 18K White Gold Bypass Collection Fancy 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, White Gold, 18k 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.