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Platinum 18k Gold 6.07ctw GIA Pear Fancy Yellow Diamond Bypass Moi et Toi Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
bezel set, and in 18k yellow gold, the stone looks a lot closer to "Fancy Intense Yellow". The colorless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 10.5 Carat Oval Cut Precious Topaz Curved Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
cut diamond side stones. All secured through a bezel and prong set 18k yellow and white gold mounting
Category

Late 20th Century North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Unisex Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dome Band Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dome Band Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Wide Band 18K Gold 7.9g V1119
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a gorgeous wide band featuring a row of diamonds bezel set diagonally across the middle
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

EGL 0.52 Carat Elongated Cushion Yellow Diamond Hidden Halo 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful 18K yellow gold ring features a 0.52 Carat Elongated Cushion-shaped Natural Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

De Beers 18k Gold GIA 2ct Uncut Colored Diamond Solitaire Wide Cigar Band Ring
By De Beers
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Rough Uncut - Bezel Set - Fancy Light Brown Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
round blue sapphire set in a sleek bezel setting. Surrounded by a sparkling halo of diamonds, the design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 0.6 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold ØUS6 / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds European Ring with curved band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

"Girder" Hinged Ring in 18K Yellow 14K White Gold with Princess Cut Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
used as the dramatic 14 karat white gold centerpiece for a bold cocktail ring. The 18 karat yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 8.75 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum. Ca
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Red Pink Ruby Diamond Pave Set Art Deco Style Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
artistry. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.88 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ring natural 2ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø7US /5.8gr
Located in SE
type ring, hallmarked 18K and 756. The band is 8 mm at its widest, made of solid Yellow Gold. Oval
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold White South Sea Pearl Ring with Diamonds and Blue Sapphire
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
amongst the round brilliant diamonds bezel set in this 18k yellow gold setting. The contrast of the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco 18K Gold Pearl Old Mine Diamond Ring with Rose-Cut Halo
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant Art Deco ring, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold (750‰), presents a poised vertical
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Morganite Diamond Gold Abstract Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An abstract and unique ring featuring a 3.13 carat trillion-cut morganite. It is bezel set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Fine Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
knocks. It is complemented by 0.60 carats of baguette cut diamonds which are also bezel set on the sides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning oval aquamarine set in a secure bezel setting. The ring's face is beautifully adorned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.48ct Oval Diamond Half Bezel Band
Located in Hong Kong, HK
showcases a stunning lineup of bezel-set oval diamonds, totaling 2.48 carats. Set in rich 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
White Gold Ring bezel set with 4 Princess-cut diamonds totaling 2.08 ct. Further set with 4
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring in White Gold
Diamond Ring in White Gold
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Fancy Halo Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This outstanding illusion set center diamonds and sapphire ring features a central of 9 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Make a powerful statement in blue and green. This 18k white gold ring features a perfect blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Unisex Diamond and Emerald Wedding Band Ring in 18k White Gold for Men
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Diamond and Emerald Wedding Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.15 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

10.02ct Natural Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond in a Bezel Set Solitaire Setting
Located in Victoria,, AU
10.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Ring – 18k Yellow Gold Description: Command
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique Diamond Engagement Ring (Approx. 0.5-Carats), Platinum 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Secondary Stone: Rubies Secondary Stone Cut: Baguette Cut Jewelry Type: Bezel-Set Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1906 Ring natural 0.35ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
A ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with shoulders and cross-haired bezel in Platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring with Enamel in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring with Enamel in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.65
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamond set in bezel and surrounded by a halo of French cut blue sapphire with milgrain detailing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 6.00 Carat Oval Green Emerald 18K White Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
vibrant green emerald bezel set in 18k Yellow Gold. The emerald is surrounded by fourteen (14) Perfectly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Natural 17 Carats Ceylon Sapphire Ring on White Gold 18K with Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Ceylon unheated 17 carats sapphire ring in 18 carats white gold and 4 carats of diamonds 18-carat
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.11 Carat Oval "Ice Blue" Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate 18k yellow gold ring features a GIA-certified 1.11 Carat Oval-shaped " Ice Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Red Rubellite Gemstone 9.81 cts in 18K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly deep red, the oval Rubellite that has been bezel-set in 18K White Gold with dazzling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Infinity Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
inhouse experts in 18 karat rose gold, the engagement band ring features 0.75ct of center stone and 0.25
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Double Band 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Chain Link Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Treat yourself or the ones you love with a Double Row Fashion Ring with Bezel set center stone
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gol...

1946 Ring 0.45 ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 7US / 3.2gr
Located in SE
Renaissance-styled ring featuring solid 18K Orange - Yellow Gold band with articulated shoulders
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5.25 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond 18K Gold Two Tone Bypass Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
5.25 carat oval cut greenish blue Zircon and round cut white diamond ring. Set in 18k white and
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art-Deco c1930 s 18K White Gold 0.35ct Old-European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
-European cut diamond of substantial 0.26ct rubbed (bezel) set, VS in clarity, G in colour Millegrain
Category

Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Deep Bright Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Deep Bright Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

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

2.00 Carat Tsavorite and 0.24 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Tsavorite and diamond ring, 2.00 carats tsavorites, 0.24 carats diamonds, 18K white gold. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold

6.1 CTW Big Oval Citrine Gemstone Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
6.1 CTW Big Oval Citrine Gemstone Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural citrine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 0.78 Carat Green Emerald Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k White gold delicate ring features a 0.78 Carat vibrant green oval shape emerald bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Pave Diamond GIA Certified 5.95 Chrome Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6237421656 Size- 6 3/4. Free Sizing. A unique handmade 18K White Gold Ring featuring a rare hard to find
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.01 cts pink sapphire 0.28 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire heart diamond bezel set big gypsy ring gold Natural pink sapphire flush set pinky
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

AAA Quality Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Quality Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold 3.85ct Gia Burma No Heat Ruby Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegantly and well refined ruby and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Jacket in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 9 Carat Zambia Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring with Jacket in 18K Gold. This ring is a truly
Category

20th Century North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.58 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hand-Engraved Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
handmade and intricately detailed 18k yellow gold bezel. The oval-shaped brilliant sapphire has gorgeous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
by 2.95 carats of marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K yellow gold over a platinum
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 3.30tcw Dark Rich Green Emerald Cadillac Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
stones expertly bezel-set in a masculine three-stone setting crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s Zambian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 3.25 CTW Big Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Big Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of 3.25 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

4.72 Carat Blue Zircon and Diamond Hand-Engraved Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliance characteristic of zircons, and is perfectly showcased in our handmade 18k yellow gold band ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Oval Green Tourmaline with Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage styling in a yellow gold ring, with very fine twist-wire work and leaf motifs, bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1880s 1.12 Carat Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Silver Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald, 18 karat yellow gold, silver set twist ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shape Diamond Tapered Cigar Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Wide Diamond Tapered Cigar Band in 18K Yellow Gold. The band features a bezel set pear shape
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Ultra Wide Ruby, Trillion and Emerald Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This spectacular, ultra wide yellow gold ring is a band style, set on the top
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Platinum holding bezel set natural Emerald stone and twenty diamonds, both of old European and rose - cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Two Stone Genuine Cushion Emerald Diamond Ring for Her in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Two Stone Genuine Cushion Emerald Diamond Ring for Her in 18k Gold featuring natural emerald of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold 1.51ctw GIA No Heat Cushion Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This adorable custom made ruby and diamond flower ring is well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.