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Favero Rose Quartz and Diamond Gold Offset Cocktail Ring
By Favero
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Favor Rose Quartz & Diamond Cocktail Ring crafted from 18K white gold, featuring a teardrop shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Etruscan Style Emerald, Diamond and Sea Glass Cameo
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This beautiful contemporary cameo ring has an amber colored sea glass
Category

20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire and 1.64 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive blue sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, oval
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.76 carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1960s 1.76 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold full eternity ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.28 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat white gold bezel set solitaire ring; part of our contemporary diamond jewelry collection. This
Category

Early 2000s English Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring 82/3839-1110
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k white gold amethyst and diamond ring by Chopard. The ring features a rose cut amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1948 Ring natural 2ct. Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/2.7gr
Located in SE
Three Stone Cluster Ring set with sort of transitional bezel and claw setting with oval cut natural
Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bird Nest Design Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold bird nest design dome ring set with twenty-eight pavé set diamond clusters
Category

20th Century Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Chopard Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Ring 82/2211-0001
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 Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Cultured Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The twist design frame
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

.95 Carat Diamond Open Work White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's open work diamond ring. Round and kite shaped diamonds in 18k white gold dome setting. Bezel
Category

Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dinh Van Cube White Gold Ring with Natural Diamond
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Dinh Van size 52 The Dinh Van Cube Ring in 18-karat white gold is a sleek and modern creation that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Tanzanite Eternity Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18K Gold Diamond and Tanzanite Eternity Ring. Classic eternity band with bezel set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

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

Piaget Possession Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond size 63
By Piaget
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless design. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, the ring features one
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Possession Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds size 53
By Piaget
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
craftsmanship and timeless design. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, the ring features three exquisite
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Wide Eternity Band Sz 7
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This substantial eternity band is done in 18K white gold and bezel set with 2.03ctw in natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.13 Carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Scalloped Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire 18k gold engagement ring. Oval cut diamond center stone bezel set and accented
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18k Moonstone Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
on both the left and right by 3 baguette-cut diamonds, which graduate in size. The bezel-set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Plique A Jour Enamel Diamond Sapphire Pearl Floral Ring Sz 6.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This exquisite Art Nouveau–style ring is beautifully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and showcases
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Chopard White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 82/3948-1110
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classy 18k white gold diamond ring by Chopard. The ring is set to the centre with a round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1937 Ring Amethyst solid 18K Gold Ø US7.75 / 2gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Gold for every day Art - Deco period styled with a thin band and bezel with
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Dalben 0, 86 Carat Round Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18 kt white gold ring with a 0,86 carat round rose cut diamond H color P1 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

HRD Certified 3.25ct Diamond Ring Yellow and White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
authenticity. The diamond is set in a combination of yellow and white gold, adding a sophisticated contrast to
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

4.61 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

Men Ring natural 10.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Size US8 / 13gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men, "Gypsy Style ", featuring bezel set natural untreated semitransparent Blue Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Fashion Italian Yellow Gold Band Ring with Natural Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
blended with timeless design. Made in Italy from rich 18 karat yellow gold, the ring features a delicate
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18K Dome Lattice Ring with 3.71 carat Round Diamond
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
every angle! Enveloped within a lattice dome structure and adorned with bezel-set, single cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 1930s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique pearl and 1.02 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Ring, 20.04tcw. The ring features a large bezel
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1950s Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage turquoise and 0.25 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belperron Mid-Century Gold Emerald Diamond "Bourrelets" Ring
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
The bold 18kt yellow gold ring centering three stones set horizontally, an octagonal-cut emerald
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Cert. 26 Carat Sapphire No Heat Cabochon Diamond Art Deco Dome 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring in 18K White Gold. Item Details: - Item Type: Cocktail Ring - Metal: 18 Karat White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.43ct Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a stunning feature bezel set 0.95Ct pear cut diamond. The tapering ring shoulders are each
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive sapphire and diamond band ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold. Diamond Square , Statement, Modern ring
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
diamond ring, 18K Gold Anniversary Ring READY TO SHIP Large Diamonds gold ring designed with a geometric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Sapphire Pear shape Cabochon and Double Row Pave Diamond Ring Band, 18K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-Tone 18K Gold Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring with Cabochon Gems Elegant and eye-catching
Category

1990s Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 13 Carat Colombian Emerald Princess Diamond Unisex Ring in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 13 carat Colombian emerald and princess cut diamond ring in 18 karat solid yellow
Category

Early 2000s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous 1.30 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Hakimi s Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite eternity band features 16 bezel-set emerald-cut diamonds, perfectly arranged around
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, twist setting is
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trilliant Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring Band Stack
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a Trilliant-Cut 0.65 carat Diamond, set in an 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.02 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Ring in 18k Rose
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Shop this exquisite GIA certified 5.02 carat brownish yellow diamond ring in 18K rose gold, with
Category

2010s North American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Italian Yellow Gold Ring with Opal and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
diamonds. Elegant and distinctive, this vintage Italian 18kt gold ring embodies sophistication and charm
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Orange Precious Topaz Floating Diamond Ring in 18K East West Setting
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A precious topaz and diamond ring, set in 18k solid white gold. Centering a yellowish orange
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Mimi Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Mimi sapphire and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold, circa 1990s
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Ring, Circa 1913
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat yellow gold diamond set snake ring, circa 1913 This charming ring, is excellently
Category

Vintage 1910s British Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.17ct Oval Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamonds, 1.17 carats total. F/G color and SI clarity. Bezel set in 18k yellow gold, 5.10 grams, size 6.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.69ct Oval Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamonds, 1.69 carats total. F/G color and SI clarity. Bezel set in 18k yellow gold, 5.87 grams, size 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.18ct Oval Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamonds, 1.18 carats total. F/G color and SI clarity. Bezel set in 18k yellow gold, 5.21 grams, size 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.25ct Oval Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamonds, 1.25 carats total. G/H color and SI2 clarity. Bezel set in 18k yellow gold, 5.15 grams, size 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.25ct Oval Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamonds, 1.25 carats total. G/H color and SI clarity. Bezel set in 18k yellow gold, 5.18 grams, size 6.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.95ct Oval Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamonds, 1.95 carats total. F/G color and SI clarity. Bezel set in 18k yellow gold, 5.01 grams, size 6.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Geometric Baguette Round Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Geometric Baguette Round Diamond Ring Description: This striking 18K white gold ring
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.01ct Oval Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
oval diamonds, 1.01 carats total. F/G color and SI clarity. Bezel set in 18k yellow gold, 4.50 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.93ct Oval Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
oval diamonds, 1.93 carats total. F/G color and SI clarity. Bezel set in 18k yellow gold, 4.72 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Ambrosi 18 Karat Gold Three Princess Diamond Ring with Pink and White Diamonds
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in 18 karat rose and white gold, this Ambrosi design ring features three bezel set
Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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