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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 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
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k Yellow 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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring 1 1/2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This red carpet ring features two rows of round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Petite round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring 1 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This red carpet ring features two rows of round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Petite round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring 1 1/2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This red carpet ring features two rows of round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Petite round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rutilated Quartz Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rutilated quartz and diamond white gold ring. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ1228f. Scroll down for
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Columbian Emerald Trilogy Art Deco inspired Ring with Diamonds in 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
diamonds, totalling 0.55 carats, in a F Colour, VS2 clarity set on 18k yellow gold bezel setting. head
Category

1990s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Emerald Halo Ring (Approx. 0.80-Carats) w/ Diamonds, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Halo, Bezel-set Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Shipping
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18k/Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Flush Mount Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond flush mount ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Antique Early 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.55 Ct. Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Swirl Art Deco Style Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
that transports you to the jazz era. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Heart Diamond and Emerald Toi et Moi Ring in 18k Solid Two Toned Solid Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart Diamond and Emerald Toi et Moi Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.32 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 1.2 ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.75 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
crown in White Gold or Silver with two larger bezel set natural old European cut Diamonds Ø 5 mm x 2.9
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
around a circular rope motif. The ring highlights a bezel-set, old European cut diamond weighing 0.25
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Heart and Ruby Toi et Moi Two Stone Ring in 18k White Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Heart and Ruby Toi et Moi Two Stone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.48 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

12 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Regal Ring for Women in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
12 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Regal Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural blue topaz of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring A Bezel Set Pear Shaped Sapphire Weighing Approximately 0.50
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Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring Diamonds Designer Rose White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
the two-tone 18kt gold ring features natural round diamonds set in bezel settings, creating and
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Emerald-Cut 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& Diamond Band Ring, masterfully set in solid 14K yellow gold. The design features alternating emerald-cut
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

Art Deco Style GIA D-Colored Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A rather unique Art Deco inspired GIA certified sapphire and diamond target ring set in 18k yellow
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2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.38 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold cocktail ring in the form of a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spinel Peridot Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats of round brilliant cut diamonds which are set around the top of the ring. Made in 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Carnelian Quartz Signet Ring – 2.27 ct with Diamonds – 0.15 ct
Located in Warszawa, PL
Carnelian quartz, 2.27 ct. Diamonds, 0.15 ct. 14k yellow gold. This elegant signet ring is crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold

Red Pink Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity 18K Rose Gold Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Crafted in precious rose gold, this shimmering look features alternation diamond in marquise shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Striking 18k Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Accent Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This bold and elegant cocktail ring showcases three vibrant oval-cut rubies bezel-set in rich 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2.51ct Old European Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Title: This stunning Edwardian-style ring showcases 2.51 carats of antique diamonds set in an
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20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ippolita Contemporary Diamond Mother-Of-Pearl Quartz Enamel 18K Lollipop Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Philadelphia, PA
iridescent white Bezel set with a halo surround of bead set diamonds Round brilliant cut and weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Estate 18k Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic emerald and diamond ring! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, this ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr
Located in SE
Three - stones Ring with bezel set natural Blue Sapphire stone square cut 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.8 mm deep
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Emerald and Round Diamond Halo Band Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 9.25 This elegant emerald ring, beautifully set in 18 karat yellow gold, is a striking
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco sapphire platinum ring in 18k gold and platinum, Edwardian target ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco sapphire platinum ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. Antique ring with four-lobed
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Inspired 1.13ct Round Diamond Halo Pave Diamond Engagement Ring Set
By Alex Co
Located in Newton, MA
magnificent 18K white gold engagement ring and elegant couture prefect fitted diamond pave matching wedding
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dior ring. Christian Dior Diamond Platinum 18k Pt900 Three Bell band.
By Christian Dior
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Authentic Christian Dior Ring. PT900 Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Band. Bezel set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond and White Gold Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
two pear shaped diamonds are bezel set while the rest of the ring is generously pave set . Details
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Blue Zircon Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sapphires bezel set above and below the shank. The shoulders of this ring carry 0.87 carats of trillion cut
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Hand Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Halo Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cut diamond engagement ring. The ring features a beautiful bezel set 0.42 carat princess cut diamond
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2010s North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.75tcw 18K Marquise Opal Diamond Halo East to West Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
. This ring is comfortable for everyday wear and is incredibly gorgeous! Gold: 18K Yellow Gold Total
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The simple yet effective bezel setting
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Vintage 1950s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Cassandra Diamond Ring (1.89 ct Diamonds) in Rose Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Color: F - G & K - L Diamond Clarity: VS - SI Metal: 18K Rose Gold Metal Wt: 9.4 gms  Setting: Pave
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 4.3 Carat Colombian Emerald 18K Gold Button Sunburst Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Bezel Set Sunburst Button Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold. Ring Size 7, Adjustable. A luxurious 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr
Located in SE
clear, year combination L8 / hand-made in Stockholm in 1937. Band in solid 18 k Yellow Gold with side
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tresor Paris 0.30 Carat Round White Diamond 18 KT Gold Claw Set Band Signet Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Round brilliant white color G-H clarity SI Diamond claw set ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This
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2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Beauvince Flora Diamond Ring (2.11 ct Diamonds) in Rose Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Included - Slightly Included)  Metal: 18K Rose Gold  Metal Wt: 11.13 gms  Setting: Prong & Bezel Set
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Round Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Swirl Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
that transports you to the jazz era. 18K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold, Fancy Orange-Yellow Diamond, and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond ring centering a fancy orange-yellow diamond of pear shape
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Luxurious 1.85tcw 18K Colombian Emerald Oval Diamond Vintage Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
baguette-cut diamonds bezel set in an 18K yellow gold setting. This is a stunning, and one-of-a-kind piece
Category

Vintage 1960s American Russian Empire Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully made 18K yellow gold and diamond ring with seven columns of fine quality bezel-set
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

J. Birnbach 18K Yellow Gold 2.05 Carat Total Oval Diamond Full Eternity Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate everlasting elegance with this stunning 18K Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Full Eternity Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18k Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire Triple Band Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
and simple, but is decorated with a bezel set old European cut diamond. The back of the ring is
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1990s 1.54 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1990s 1.54 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our
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1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.02tcw 18K Three Stone Emerald Cushion Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic Colombian emerald and diamond three-stone ring. Dexterously crafted in gleaming 18K gold
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0.15ct Natural
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1990s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Classic Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in US
Green, very good clarity. The Ring is made of solid 18K Yellow gold. The emerald is surround with 26
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Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

1.60 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire 1.20 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive oval cut sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The
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1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1920s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) and verified as 18 karat gold. This impressive antique ring is supplied with an independent diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1900 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx 0.10-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
platinum over 18k yellow gold. At its center sits a bezel-set old European cut diamond, weighing
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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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.