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Baume Modern Yellow and White Diamond Polished Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
of a band, this ring is bezel set with a central emerald cut yellow diamond accentuated by white
Category

2010s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Unisex Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.91 Carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 3.55ct Multi Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning bezel set multi yellow diamond ring with two rows of round diamonds, by Alexander Beverly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

2.50ct Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 18k Champagne Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exceptionally clean. The diamonds, each weighing 0.20ct, are encased in a luxurious 18k champagne yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Baguette Cut Diamonds 18Kt Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Contemporary 18-karat yellow gold ring bezel set in with an oval cut intense blue sapphire in its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond, Platinum and Gold Solitaire Ring, 2.05 Carat
Located in London, GB
diamond, in a four claw platinum crown setting, on an 18ct yellow gold shank and bezel, with tapered
Category

2010s English Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Emerald 2.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique emerald cut emerald ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The marquise shaped setting
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring 0.45ct Diamond 0.45ctw Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5 /2.1 gr
Located in SE
Three stones Diamond and Blue Sapphires Ring hand - made ca. 1910s - 1920s.This design with secure
Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Roberto Coin White Enamel Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Roberto Coin White Enamel & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring. Decorated with white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Nigaam Serpens Diamond Coil Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold (0.83 Cts, GH/VS)
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamonds nestled within the pave setting. Scattered bezel-set diamonds along the coil further
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.15tcw 18K Three Stone Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
in gleaming 18K white gold, this ring features a 1.70-carat natural Colombian emerald - emerald cut
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18K Buff Top Fancy Cut Topaz Diamond Bombé Cocktail Dome Ring 25.68ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptionally well made cocktail ring done in 18K white gold and finished with an almost mystery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Table Cut Diamond Inscribed Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
gold setting or to the Tablet Cut diamond, which is intact and securely set. Due to the hand cut nature
Category

Antique 1820s Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Nigaam Serpens Diamond Coil Ring Size 7 in 18K Yellow Gold (0.82 Cts, G/VS1)
Located in New York, NY
baguette-cut diamond accent, adding a touch of geometric sophistication. Scattered bezel-set diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1960s 1.17 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s 1.17 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold bow shaped cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Estate 2.50 Carat European Cut Diamond Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A magnificent ring featuring a 2.50 carat European cut diamond that is bezel set in the center of
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

3.24tcw AAA+ Three Stone Green Emerald Trillion Diamond Unisex Gypsy Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
, gypsy look. All stones are set in a secure bezel setting, in 18K yellow gold. Bold, and unique from
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

HRD Certified Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 1.90ct Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
statement pieces like this cocktail ring. The central diamond is securely bezel-set, adding a modern and
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.91tcw AAA Colombian Emerald-Asscher Cut Diamond Shank Accent Men s Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
bezel set in an 18K yellow gold custom setting. Setting Style: Bezel Setting Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HRD Certified Yellow Gold Ring with 1.30ct Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
radiant 18kt yellow gold, this ring boasts a stunning array of diamonds meticulously arranged to dazzle
Category

20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid Australian Opal Modernist Design 18K Gold Chunky Ring V1118
Located in Osprey, FL
, set with a solid Australian opal and brilliant diamonds in bezel setting. Solidly made, this ring
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Baguette 18Kt Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A modern 18-karat plain gold ring set with a 12 x 7.6 m cabochon cut sapphire and baguette cut
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Chopard Happy Diamonds Circle 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
A Chopard Happy Diamonds circle 18 karat yellow gold ring. This circular shaped ring is from
Category

Early 2000s European Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 karat Yellow Gold Ring with Naturals Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Band Width: ca. 10,8 mm This exquisite vintage ring is crafted in rich 18-karat yellow gold and
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

IGI certified 18K Natural 0.81 Carat 5 brilliant cut Diamond Ring wedding band
Located in Delhi, DL
set in a bezel setting. The beautiful diamonds are set in lustrous 18k gold. Product features: Gross
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

11.9 Carat Pink White Diamond Pendant Necklace Ring Flower Motif Jewelry Set
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Set - Metal: 18K Rose, White Gold - Setting: Bezel - Size: 16 Inch Necklace, Ring size 6
Category

2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

6.50tcw AAA Round Colombian Emerald Round VS Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k
Located in Jupiter, FL
dark vivid green color and excellent luster. Diamonds are bezel set on the shank of the ring, creating
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald-Cut Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
diamonds is 0.27ctw. Stamped on the inside of the band is ITALY 18K. The ring size is 6 1/2 and the gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French Diamond and Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow and white gold. The impressive vintage two
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mark Broumand 0.80 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
milgrain detail throughout and set in a vintage, 18k white gold setting style. All eternity bands are shown
Category

2010s More Rings

10.4cts Rutilated Quartz Statement Ring: 18k Solid Gold Emerald cut 17x11mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Elevate your style with this emerald-cut rutilated quartz ring, set in solid 18k yellow gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.55 Carat Green Tourmaline Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is an exquisite Tourmaline Cocktail Ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, showcasing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1930s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring is ornamented with a
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1940s Tanzanite and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940s 18 karat white gold and platinum set, 0.98 carat diamond cocktail ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's spectacular Emerald Cut Diamond Ring is handcrafted in 18 karat gold. Set horizontally
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tourmaline and Diamond Twist Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The twist design is ornamented with two individually bezel set
Category

Vintage 1980s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubelite Rose Cut Diamond and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted this charming 18 Karat yellow gold ring features a
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Indian 18K Brushed Gold Floral Cocktail Ring with 1.20ct Old Mine-Cut
Located in Miami, FL
white gold set with approximately 1.20 carats of old mine-cut sliced diamonds, lending the piece both
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald Stacking Ring in 18K Rose Gold With Thin Ribbed Band
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K rose gold Emerald and Diamond ring. Set with natural gemstones and glistening 18k solid gold
Category

2010s North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

6.31tcw 18K Natural Black Opal Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
set in 18 karat yellow gold. Diamonds are pave set to the side allowing the opal to be the focal point
Category

2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal

GIA Certified Handmade Marquise Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Handcrafted with 18kt yellow gold and featuring a bezel set center diamond with GIA # 5201384236 and is one of
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

1940s 2.85 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 2.85 Ct diamond and 18k white gold, platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mark Broumand 0.80 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 18k rose gold, this exquisite diamond eternity band showcases 0.80ct of round
Category

2010s More Rings

Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr
Located in SE
Vintage solid 18K Yellow Gold Bague au Firmamen / Ring of Heaven styled Blue Enamel and Diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s European Empire Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Roberto Coin Cento Frizzante White Gold and Diamond Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in this ring has 100 facets for a shine of unparalleled brilliance. Three rows of bezel set, round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Solitaire Diamond 18 karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
diamond to shine without distraction. The band of the ring is made from 18 karat yellow gold. The use of
Category

20th Century Luxembourgish Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern White Gold Crossover Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamond
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Discover the elegance of this modern white gold crossover ring, crafted in 18K (750‰) white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Ring 82/2211-0107
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A dazzling 18k yellow gold ring from the Chopard Happy Diamonds collection. The ring is set to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Diamond Ring A ring featuring 2 bezel set sapphires with 44 round cut diamonds set in
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.15 Carat Sapphire 0.90 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.15 carat sapphire and 0.90 carat bezel set diamond, 18
Category

Vintage 1970s French Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.41 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1990s 1.41 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.50ct Oval Emerald Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k Yellow
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
clarity grade. 1 emerald diamond, 0.50 carats. Approximately G color VS1 clarity. Bezel set 18-karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

0.50ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Twisted Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for their superb cut, color, and clarity, set in high polish 18k white gold. The expertly crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.50 Carats 18Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted with precision and care, the Natural Diamond 0.50CT, 18Karat White Gold Diamond Bezel Set
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.69tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
/cocktail ring yellow gold 18K. This romantic piece is captivating from every angle and catches your eye at
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1980s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
design, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold. At its center is a bezel-set, round brilliant-cut diamond
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 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.