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Antique Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive black onyx and 0.40 carat diamond (total), 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Ring with Opal Stone and Round Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Presenting a chic rose gold ring that seamlessly blends couture and fashion. This captivating piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

Modern Diamond Gold 3-Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platiniul, dog and eagle heads hallmarks. This diamond ring is
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Diamond Ring 18k Gold VCARA41000
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Black Onyx Ring Style: Bezel Set Ref. number: JAO***** Metal
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural 10ct Emerald 1.28 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS4 / 6.3gr
Located in SE
, likely German Ring. No hallmarks 18K, metal tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Bezel set natural asscher cut
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Scrollwork Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite ladies’ ring is crafted in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰), featuring an octagonal bezel
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Statement Wedding Ring for Men in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Statement Wedding Ring for Men in 18k gold featuring natural sapphire of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Her in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.68
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Antique German halo Ring natural Green Chalcedony Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 9.25/5.32g
Located in SE
German halo-type Ring made ca. early 1930s. Solid 18K yellow Gold band with top of the crown in
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

0.15 Ct. Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A superbly crafted in white gold ring centered with a bezel set oval diamond approximately 1.28
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Antique Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Pink ruby gemstone oval shaped bezel set antique style engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Fei Chui Type A Jade and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
elegant 18K white gold setting provides a perfect backdrop for the jade and diamonds. Overall This ring
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.60 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and silver set twist
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.02tcw 18K Round Emerald Princess Diamond Ring - Rich Green Two-Tone Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
gold shank. Expertly crafted in 18k gold, this ring is a perfect blend of elegance and modern design
Category

2010s Zambian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

JUDE FRANCES Estate 18k White Topaz and Diamond Navette Ring
By Jude Frances
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous ring by legendary jeweler, Jude Frances! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

BUNDA 1.78ct Fire Opal and 0.93ct Diamonds ring in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Pavo' ring in 18ct white gold, featuring a bezel set, rich orange, Volcanic opal, and pave
Category

2010s Australian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, White Gold

9ct Natural Star Sapphire Ring Six Point Diamond Vintage 18k Gold Blue Grey 9.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage natural star sapphire 7 diamond ring (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 18 karat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.3 Ct. Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Egyptian Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco style ring crafted in 18k white gold. The central vivid green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sophia D Three-Stone Princess-Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
carats. Each diamond is bezel-set in polished 18K yellow gold, creating clean lines and geometric
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Nigaam Serpens Diamond Coil Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold (0.93 Cts, G/VS1)
Located in New York, NY
detail are scattered bezel-set diamonds along the coil, enhancing the ring's overall radiance. With an
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique European Ring 1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US /2.7gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring made in ca. late XIX - early XX century. Solid 18K Orange - Yellow Gold band
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.98 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond (Approx. 0.10-Carats) Pave-Set Band, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in exquisite 18k yellow gold, this elegant half-eternity band showcases a timeless design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Shank Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
luscious emerald centerpiece set in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold. The emerald, with its captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18K White Gold 1.5ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Openwork Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, sixteen smaller old European cut diamonds, and six rose cut diamonds, set in 18 karat white gold, to a
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Turquoise Diamond Flower Motif Ring in Platinum 18K Gold 1 3/16 Inch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
the back of the ring is deftly fashioned in 18K yellow gold. There are two small, bezel set, round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Gold V-Shape Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round brilliant-cut diamonds which are both bezel and prong set in overlapping rows. Made in 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Fred Paris Gem Set Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold 12.34 Ctw Diamonds Turquoise
By Fred Paris
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional gem set cocktail ring designed by Fred of Paris. Magnificent piece, created in
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Old German Ring natural 0.6ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.25
Located in SE
Diamonds. Hallmarked with German maker's logo and Swedish customs marks, 18K . Crown with top part in
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K White Gold 6.60ctw Sapphire Diamond Ruby Lady Bug Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Cut - Bezel set Total Carat Weight: 6.60 (approx.) Material: 18K Solid White Gold Weight: 7.88 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

Three-Stone Fancy Color Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, GIA Certified Center
Located in New York, NY
Yellow diamond at the center (GIA certified), bezel-set and framed by a fine halo of white diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring with Enamel in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring with Enamel in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

5.30tcw 18K Colombian Emerald Green Diamond Enamel Men s Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
: Custom Men's Cluster Ring / 4.45 + Total Carats Weight Setting Material: 18K Yellow Gold / Approx 18
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modernist 18K Gold 2.22 Ctw Marquise Brilliant Cut Diamond Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Modernist gold diamond signet style ring. In a brushed 18 karat yellow gold
Category

20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Ring with open - work crown with top part in Silver set with bezel set
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.50-Carats) Halo, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Style: Cluster Metal: Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Shipping Information: This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g
Located in SE
Europe ca.1920s -1930s. Metal of band in solid 18K Gold, crown in Silver. Emerald's bezel in Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Ring (Approx. 0.6-Carats), 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
and SI1 in clarity, serving as the captivating centerpiece. The diamond is securely bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
carats, bezel-set in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰). Surrounding the central gem are ten scintillating old
Category

Mid-20th Century French Post-War Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

16.34 CT Pear Emerald and Diamond Halo Fashion Ring in Two-Tone 18K Gold
By New York Jewelers Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
timeless beauty. Made from luxurious 18 karat two-tone gold, weighing a substantial 16 grams, this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3ct Oval Deep Blue Sapphire Wedding Women Ring with Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3 ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 3 carats and diamonds of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Antique Toi et Moi Ring in 18K Gold with Emerald Pearl and Old Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique Toi et Moi ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a natural emerald paired
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

18K White Gold White Quartz and 1/5 Cttw Diamond Halo with Blue Enamel Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
quartz is elegantly set with a thin bezel of white gold and accented with a halo of 48 white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold

2.97tcw 18K Rich Alpine Green Emerald Cut Emerald Heart Diamond Bezel 3 Stone
Located in Jupiter, FL
gleaming 18K yellow gold, this ring features a 2.57-carat natural emerald, emerald cut. Set in a secure
Category

2010s Zambian Classical Roman Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Toi et Moi Ring with 2Ct Blue Sapphire 1Ct Diamond for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Toi et Moi Ring Ring with 2 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1 Ct Diamond for Women showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum 0.55ctw Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, set with three old European cut diamonds, set
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 6ct Amethyst 0.8ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/4gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold and Silver. European, no hallmarks (band and crown tested solid
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Alex Sepkus "Five Seed" Dome Ring with Blue Sapphire and Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
. Three bezel set blue sapphires and two white brilliant cut round diamonds sparkle in 18 karat oxidized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Petite Zivit Eternity Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite eternity ring features approximately 1/2 a carat of round brilliant diamonds bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Petite Zivit Eternity Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite eternity ring features approximately 1/2 a carat of round brilliant diamonds bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k Yellow Gold Petite Zivit Eternity Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite eternity ring features approximately 1/2 a carat of round brilliant diamonds bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Petite Zivit Eternity Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite eternity ring features approximately 1/2 a carat of round brilliant diamonds bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Halo Ring 2.5ct Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø5.25US /4.8 gr
Located in SE
. Crown with Silver /or White Gold top on solid 18K Yellow Gold measures Ø 14 mm x 6 mm deep .. Bezel set
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Emerald Cut Emerald Ring (Approx. 1.00-Carats) Diamond Halo, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite engagement ring showcases a striking emerald-cut emerald, bezel-set in rich 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tourmaline Diamond Gold “Flame” Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
color and shaped as a beautiful oval in a bezel setting. The body of the ring has open gold work in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Ornit Petite Milgrain Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite ring features an alternating Marquise and Round diamonds bezel set surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Ornit Petite Milgrain Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite ring features an alternating Marquise and Round diamonds bezel set surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose 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.