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Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Baguette Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The newest additions to Faye Kim's signature stack rings, diamond baguettes are bezel set in 18k
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 0.25ct. Diamond Enamels solid 18K Gold Silver Ø4.25US/1.25 gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring, likely Swedish, ca. late XIX - early XX century. Solid 18K Yellow Gold band
Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Ring HRD Certified
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
stunning 0.80-carat diamond bezel set. Certified by HRD, one of the most prestigious gemological
Category

20th Century French Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.53ct Blue Sapphire with Double Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
Located in Westport, CT
sapphire, encircled by a halo of 54 white diamonds set in 18k white and yellow gold. The yellow gold bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three-Stone Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Past Present Future Bypass Ring 3-Stone
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds is set in a decorative white gold bezel that is held in place by six yellow gold prongs. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.58ct Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning 3 yellow diamonds bezel set ring with two rows of round diamonds and millgrain, EGL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Messika Move Romane Ring Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Messika
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
bezel-set diamonds, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. The diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive multi diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The ring
Category

Vintage 1910s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Landa Tourmaline and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmalines 9 - Brilliant Round Diamonds are Bezel Set in Between F-G Color VS-SI Clarity 5 grams 18kt Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.41 CTW Natural Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.41 CTW Natural Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald
Category

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

Materials

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

1 Ct. Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This outstanding diamond and ruby ring features a central 1 carat round brilliant cut diamond set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 1.5 carat blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Cluster Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold cluster ring bezel set oval cabochon cut emerald (1.54 carat, Colombian
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl Old-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, FR 46 (appr
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Victorian three-stone ring in 18K yellow gold featuring a centered natural pearl flanked by two old
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Peridot Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. This splendid peridot ring is claw set with an oval peridot. On each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1940s Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage diamond and tourmaline cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Issac Nussbaum 18K YG 6.00 Carat Mixed Shape Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
magnification. Each diamond is bezel-set in yellow gold, with a unique setting that complements the geometric
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 18K 0.81 Ct I IF Natural Diamond Antique Wedding/Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
diamond weighing 1.01 ct set on an 18K white gold bezel design band. Main Stone Variety: Natural Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Inspired Handmade 18K Rose Gold Eternity Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Handmade Art Deco Floral Diamond Eternity Band. Metal- 18K Rose Gold, .750
Category

2010s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Solid White Gold East West Octagon Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
East West Octagon Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of
Category

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

Materials

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

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good antique 0.22 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set five stone ring; part
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

11.46Ct Cabochon Tanzanite Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
tanzanite set in luxurious 18K yellow gold. The tanzanite's deep violet-blue hues are vivid and captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Nigaam Serpens Diamond Coil Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold (0.45 Cts, G/VS1)
Located in New York, NY
Wrap your finger in celestial sparkle with the Serpens Diamond Coil Ring. This captivating ring
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold

Deco 1915 Engagement Ring in 18kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
Gold with White Gold bezel • Stones: Natural Diamond • Ring Size: 6 1/2 (sizable) • Setting: Bezel
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

6.39tcw 18K Natural Emerald Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Style: Prong/Bezel Setting Material: 18K White & Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 10.6 Grams Main Stone
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French Signet Ring Yellow Gold and Natural Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
exceptional brilliance and purity. The geometric balance between the central bezel set diamond and the halo
Category

20th Century French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.38ct Topaz, 1.88ct Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with the mark for 18k gold (18CT). This antique cluster ring is supplied with an independent diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Renaissance styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold and clusters in Silver
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1980s 0.30 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Antique 0.46Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.46 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set trilogy
Category

Vintage 1930s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow and White Gold Solitaire Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
the beauty of its centerpiece: a stunning 0.25-carat diamond bezel set, E-F, VVS. This diamond is a
Category

20th Century French Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

1.50 ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
wide. The yellow radiant diamond is set in an 18 karat yellow gold bezel setting that is framed by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.41 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage European 0.41 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold ladies cocktail ring: part of our
Category

Vintage 1980s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Cert 5.21 Carat Colombian Emerald East-West 18K Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Colombian emerald. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Ring size 7.5, adjustable. Ideal as a mens pinky ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Flat Freshwater Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Freshwater White Pearl Diamond Ring. The ring features a center pearl set
Category

Early 2000s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Michael Zobel Spessartite Garnet, 10.19 Cts. Colored Diamond 18K Ring, 2002
By Atelier Zobel
Located in Aspen, CO
shank is a gold sleeve that fits nearly 1.1/2 inches of the finger. The center bezel set natural
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

1952 Three Stones Ring 0.7 ctw Diamonds solid 18K White Gold Ø 7.25US / 2.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage Three Stones ring in solid 18K White gold with three bezel set natural Diamonds of old
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.50 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold full eternity ring; part of our
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 stones Ring natural 0.6 Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US6 / 2.3 g
Located in SE
Beautiful Two - stones Ring with bezel set natural Blue Sapphire stone oval cut 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Italian Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
center of the ring lies an oval-cut sapphire of approximately 0.25 carats, bezel set to emphasize its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dalben Red Faceted Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design one of a kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 11,08 carat bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.13ct Oval Round Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
clarity grade. 1 oval diamond, 0.25 carats. Approximately F/G color SI clarity. Bezel set 18-karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Square Ruby and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Handsome 18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Top Ring Featuring 17 Channel and Bezel Set Square and Oval
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hexagonal Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Honeycomb Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A hexagonal diamond and 18ct yellow gold ring by Hancocks. The ring is designed with a central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Elegant 1ct Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, Natural Earth Mined, 18k
Located in Miami, FL
cushion cut diamond weighing 1 carat. The stunning diamond is set in a sleek bezel solitaire, crafted from
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Estate 18K London Topaz Pave Diamond Carved Onyx Deco Cocktail Ring 10.60ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An absolutely gorgeous cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold in a very Art Deco style. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and 1.33 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum settings. The pierced
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.78 Carat Amethyst Square Cushion and 18k Yellow Gold Engraved Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring features a lovely lavender color amethyst that has been set in a handmade 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Georgian Foil Backed Diamond 18K Gold Silver Colette Fleur-De-Lis Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grooved details Tested as 18 karat gold and sterling silver Circa: 1830 Ring Size: 4 3/4 and sizable
Category

Antique 1830s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Emerald Cut Kunzite Diamond Ring (Approx. 3.60-Carats), Platinum-18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
and 18k yellow gold, this ring offers both durability and elegance. The platinum setting provides a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Kunzite, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1933 Ring natural 1.75ct Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS5.5 / 2.3gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day of unisex type for a little finger, in solid 18K Yellow Gold, neoclassical or
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mark Broumand 0.80 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite diamond eternity band showcases 0.80ct of round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set to
Category

2010s More Rings

Mark Broumand 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful diamond eternity band features 1.00ct of round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set to
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold diamond bezel ring with a matte finish. Bright, white diamonds set in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Snake Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby snake ring in 18 karat white gold. This truly bold statement ring is channel
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1940s Onyx Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940s This stunning vintage dress ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

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18k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold bezel set diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 19 vintage editions and 84 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 18k gold bezel set diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k gold bezel set diamond ring from Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Debra Navarro and H H Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 18k gold bezel set diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 41 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Ring?

The price for a 18k gold bezel set diamond ring starts at $282 and tops out at $175,564 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,240.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.