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GIA 2.20ct Radiant Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
, radiating exceptional brilliance and fire. Crafted with precision, the ring is set in luxurious white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 1.72ct Pear Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
, radiating exceptional brilliance and fire. Crafted with precision, the ring is set in luxurious yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.51ct Radiant Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
, radiating exceptional brilliance and fire. Crafted with precision, the ring is set in luxurious yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.70ct Oval Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
, radiating exceptional brilliance and fire. Crafted with precision, the ring is set in luxurious yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond 1.9 mm Ring Bezel Setting Three Diamond Ring Trio Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful, excellent Trio diamond ring set in pure 18k gold. Three round cut diamonds that are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Emerald cut
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Bezel Set 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
marquise-cut diamond. Expertly bezel-set in 14K yellow gold, the diamond sits in a sleek, eye-shaped
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Emerald cut
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Detachable Ring Jacket Bezel Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold bezel set natural emerald solitaire ring and diamond ring jacket. This unique piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Half Bezel Set Emerald and Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond halo ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Bezel Set 2.80 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Ribbed Textured 18K Gold Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
by 0.38 CTTW round cut diamond side stones, all beautifully set in a wavy textured 18K yellow gold
Category

1990s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Channel and Bezel Set Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
good luster and color distribution. Item Details: - Type: Vintage Ring - Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

20th Century North American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow 2.02 Carat Diamond Bezel Set Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Meet our 2.02ct fancy yellow long cushion-cut ring in a refined bezel setting-Crafted with a nod to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Gia 4.65ctw Bezel Set Emerald Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Carre Cut - Bezel Set - Fine Green Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Band with Eight Bezel Set Diamonds - Size 4
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k yellow gold band with eight bezel set diamonds each weighing ~0.17ct and is graded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Half Bezel Ring Channel Set Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold ring, weighing 10.29 grams and boasting a size 8. Featuring a 2.77 Carat oval cut
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel Set Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.19Cttw Size 6
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. Showcasing 7 bright white scintillating bezel set emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.19 carats
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati Diamond Band Ring 18 K White Yellow Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely and very typical Band Ring by Mrio Buccellati bezel set with brilliant cut Diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 1.55 carat old European cut diamond 18k white gold bezel set ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century 18k white gold ring showcases a luminous Old European cut diamond, embodying
Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.85cttw Bezel Set Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
white gold. Showcasing 6 bezel set oval cut dazzling diamonds weighing 0.85 carat. Diamond quality
Category

2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.85cttw Bezel Set Oval Cut Diamonds Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
white gold. Showcasing 6 bezel set oval cut dazzling diamonds weighing 0.85 carat. Diamond quality
Category

2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.47tcw 18K Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring - Vivid Green Bezel Set Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
ring exudes sophistication and allure. Meticulously crafted in 18k yellow gold, it's the ultimate
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold 2.12ctw GIA Round Bezel Set Diamond w/ Halo Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly jaw dropping diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and is completely
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel-Set Princess Diamond Ring – GIA Certified
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18k Gold Ring with Princess Cut Diamond This elegant 18k gold ring showcases a 2.01ct princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bezel-Set Trillion Diamond Ring – GIA Certified
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18k Gold Ring with Trillion Cut Diamond This striking 18k gold ring showcases a brilliant trillion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Bezel-Set Halo Ring (Approx. 0.50), 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
color and VS1 clarity. The diamond is bezel-set at the center and framed by a halo of sparkling old
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Oval Cut Natural Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Ribbed Stackable Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K rose gold Ruby and Diamond ring. Set with natural gemstones and glistening 18k solid gold
Category

2010s North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Timeless Elegance 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, sustainability, and timeless elegance. Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 14k, 18K (Upon
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Green Emerald Bezel Halo Set Art Deco Style Shield 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A truly stunning Art Deco style ring! An amazing 1.00 carat (approx.) round cut diamond radiates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Ring. Vintage Platinum 18k Mikimoto Diamond Bezel set ring. Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring PT900 Platinum and 18k gold with Diamonds. MIKIMOTO Pave diamond Twist design
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.93 Carat Green Emerald Bezel Set in 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k yellow gold delicate ring features a 3.93 Carat Vibrant green Zambian emerald cut Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Issac Nussbaum 18K YG 3.39 Carat Bezel set Brush Gold Ring.
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite 18K YG 3.39 carat brush gold bezel set ring—a true masterpiece that
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

10.30tcw 18K Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Ring - Dark Green Bezel Set 750 Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
craftsmanship. Setting Style: Bezel/Pave Setting Material: Yellow Gold 18K Setting Weight: 9.5 Grams Main
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

0.70ct Hexagon Cut Diamond Bezel Set Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Total Carat Weight: 0.7 Stone Type: Natural Certification: GIA Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 0.60ct Bezel Blue Sapphire 0.10ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
6 diamonds are bright and lively and set neatly. Classic contemporary band ring accompanied by hard
Category

20th Century Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Peridot and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Bezel Ring, 7.88 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18k yellow gold handmade ring features a luscious grass-green peridot weighing 7.88 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

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

Bezel Set Round Diamond Modern Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold split shank ring featuring an estimated 0.50 carat bezel set round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.2ct Round Modern Half Bezel Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring, featuring a captivating round diamond at its center. Weighing an exceptional 1.2 and graded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Milgrain Oval Bezel Geometric Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring, featuring a breathtaking center stone of oval J SI1 weighing 1.02. Crafted in luxurious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Milgrain Oval Bezel Geometric Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring, featuring a breathtaking center stone of oval J SI2 weighing 1.7. Crafted in luxurious white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Kunzite and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Kunzite: 1 cushion cut = 11.37ct Diamonds: round cut= 0.27cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.96 Carat Green Emerald Bezel Set in 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wear Art every day! This stunning 18K Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted ring features Fourthly Four (44
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Euro Diamond (Approx. 1.7-Carats) Bezel-Set Cluster Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
overall design. The delicate spacing between the halo and the bezel-set center diamond creates an airy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold GIA Elongated Emerald 1.07ct Diamond Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - L Color - VVS2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow White Gold GIA 2.60ctw Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - I Color - VS1 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

18KT Bezel Set Salt Pepper Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
diamond measuring 1.9 carats. It is a fancy-cut pear and is bezel set in 18-karat gold. It is a size 7.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18k Gold Diamond Bezel Engagement Ring with Triple Diamond Granulation
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Beautifully handcrafted in Faye Kim's signature 18k Green Gold, a round brilliant cut diamond is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k White Gold GIA 4.49ctw Tanzanite Bezel Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
** (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut -Milgrain Bezel Set - G-I Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Kwiat 18k White Gold 0.40ctw Pave Bezel Diamond Knot Ring "Vintage"
By Kwiat
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (27) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - VVS2-VS2
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Custom made eighteen karat 18K yellow gold estate ring with attractive step style wide band leading
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.71ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite emerald cut diamond eternity band is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The band features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless and elegant, this Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring features a
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.05ct Marquise Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lustrous 18k white gold. The design showcases brilliant white, high-clarity marquise cut diamonds, each set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Sapphire Bezel Set in Yellow Gold with Pave Set Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 1 round blue sapphire weighing 0.40 carat and round pave set diamonds
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.24ct Oval Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18K white gold diamond eternity band is a masterpiece at 2.24 carats. The elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.5 Carat TW Channel and Bezel Set Natural Diamond Mens Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.50 CTTW Men's Round Cut Natural Diamond Ring. Crafted in 18K solid yellow gold. Featuring
Category

Early 2000s North American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.5ct Round Half Bezel Hidden Halo Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DID: 7600-03
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.