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By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
Handcrafted in 18 Karat Yellow gold, the ‘Eternal Ring’ is the ultimate everyday ring that will
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2010s European Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k TT Gold Polished Saddle Green Stone Cabochon Red Stone Diamond Wide Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color - 3.8mm each (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14.5ct Emerald and 0.28ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18k gold. The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. "Rather than
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French 1.90 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.90 carat sapphire and 0.52 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1.05 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the interior of the shank with the 18k gold fineness mark (18CT). This floral diamond ring and is
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1940s Vintage Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This fine and impressive sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold in the
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1948 Halo Ring natural 2ct Rubellite 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K GoldSilver Ø8US /5.35gr
Located in SE
76-year-old Halo Ring decorated with a Rubellite of fancy square cabochon cut and Diamonds. Swedish
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver

Beauvince Butterfly Fall Ring 4.95 Ct Diamonds in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Clarity: VS - I (Very Slightly Included - Included) Metal: 18K White Gold Metal Wt: 10.21 gms
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Chopard White Gold Happy Spirit Diamond Ring 82/5655-1109
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An enticing 18k white gold diamond ring by Chopard from the Happy Spirit collection. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.50tcw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald Emerald Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
stones are set in a secure bezel setting, in 18K yellow gold. Bold, and unique from every angle. Setting
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

North South Ring Featuring Trapezoid Set
Located in New York, NY
This north-south ring boasts a unique design, featuring a set of six trapezoid stones totaling 0.55
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring 1.00 Carat 18-Karat Yellow Gold "Rolling Waves"
Located in München, DE
. The band is polished, and the ring is meticulously crafted in 18-Karat Yellow Gold Elegant and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Halo Ring 1.25ct Bi-color Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Platinum Ø4.5US / 5.3gr
Located in SE
construction, secure bezels - this ring is perfect for everyday wear. Fragmented Swedish hallmarks. 18K Yellow
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Forget Me Knot Emerald Cut Diamond ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a glorious bezel set
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1930s Art Deco Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930's Art Deco 0.25 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.50ct D/SI1
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A charming 18k white gold diamond engagement ring. The ring is bezel set to the centre with a round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 22k yellow gold with a 22k white gold setting. The square shaped 18k
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.85 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Embrace a symbol of eternal love with our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.85 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring, a
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

4.29tcw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald Heart Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
. All stones are set in a secure bezel setting, in 18K yellow gold. Bold, and unique from every angle
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Modern Gold 2.50 Total Carat Natural Diamond Rose Cut Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant ring features a natural rose-cut black diamond (approx. 9.5 x 7.5 mm) bezel set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural diamond 0.08 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Floral Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Exuding refined charm and sophistication, this exquisite Diamond Flower Bezel Set Cluster Ring is a
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2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural diamond 0.08 carats 18KT White Gold Floral Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Exuding refined charm and sophistication, this exquisite Diamond Flower Bezel Set Cluster Ring is a
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Modern Diamond Ring Side Tear Drop 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning and classic diamond ring is set in 18K yellow gold and the diamond size is approx
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
classic Colombian color that weighs approximately 6cts. Bezel set horizontally in 18k yellow gold and
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Gold / hallmarked 750 with bezel clusters holding Red Rubies (likely lab made) old diamond cut Ø 2.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA 1.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Pave Diamond Gold Ring 6.25
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
-out stadium, two halos of diamond pave circle a 18 karat gold bezel-set 1.03 carat natural fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold set three stone / trilogy ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Ring #5027
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
framed in 18K yellow gold and set with a luminous mother-of-pearl inlay. The edges are lined with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Antique White Gold Old European Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
consistent with age. Bezel Set in 14 Karat White Gold with: Two (2) old European cut natural diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

1970 s Yellow Ceylon 7.80 Carats Sapphire Diamond Onyx 18k Heart Cocktail ring
Located in Miami, FL
statement ring. Crafted in solid heavy 18K yellow gold, the center is adorned by a GIA certified Yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold

HRD Certified 1.40ct Diamond Ring Yellow and White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified 1.40ct Diamond Ring in Yellow and White Gold, is a remarkable piece of fine
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Solid White Gold 2ct Star Ruby Diamond Accent Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 7.86 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Filigree Diamond Engagement Ring Size 7.25 #22572
Located in Washington Depot, CT
engagement ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a single European cut diamond set in a square bezel
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Solid Gold Oval Cut Natural Emerald Retro Style Ring in Textured Ribbed Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k solid yellow gold bezel set natural emerald and diamond ring shank. Featuring a ribbed textured
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

H. Stern Triangular Pink Topaz Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a triangular-shaped mixed-cut topaz - transparent medium pink Bezel set partially down
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cabochon Natural Ruby Diamond Dome 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This pretty 18k yellow gold dome ring centers around a bezel-set oval-shaped cabochon ruby weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Green Enamel by Korloff
By Korloff
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
the renowned craftsmanship of the French jewelry house. Made from 18-karat yellow gold, this ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael B 18 Karat White Gold Petite Gardenia Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The Michael B. Petite Gardenia ring is made in 18K white gold and features a round cut diamond
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Damiani and Brad Pitt Yellow Gold Band Ring with Diamonds
By Damiani and Brad Pitt
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
sophistication and timeless elegance. Crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, the ring features a sleek and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Leaf Motif with Fancy Coloured Diamond Ring
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
- Elegant leaf motif detail - Fancy Coloured Diamond bezel set in 18K yellow gold - Customizable to your
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21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Athena GB Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Athena GB cocktail ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a 13.0mm x 13.0mm
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.80 carat diamond ring
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
diamond, set in a bezel style (closed setting)
Category

1990s French Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Floral Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
turn and tumble freely, releasing the maximum light. 18K White Gold Ring Gold 18 K,Gross Weight 4.1 g
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.65 Carat Oval Pink Tourmaline Pave Set 0.49 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 2.65 Ct Oval shaped Pink Tourmaline Bezel set in the center of an 18K Pave set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Two-Tone Yellow White Gold Signet Ring with 2.00 Ct Old European
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
authentic period character. The diamond is set in a crisp white-gold bezel, contrasted by a voluptuous
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1956 Ring natural 1ct. Emerald 8 Diamonds solid 18K Ø 7.5US / 4.4 gr
Located in SE
intage Emerald and Diamond ring in solid 18ct Gold with bezel's top in Platinum / or White Gold
Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Great for stacking, Faye Kim's classic eternity band has bezel set diamonds and faceted Rubies in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Dalben 0.97 Carat round Shape certified Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 0,97 carat round shape rose cut Diamond Ring mounted in 18 kt white gold , Central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Dalben 1, 01 Carat Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 1,01 carat pear shape rose cut Diamond Ring mounted in 18 kt white gold , 4 flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

HRD Certified White Gold Band Ring with 1.00ct Natural Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
craftsmanship. Expertly crafted in 18 karat white gold, the ring is adorned with five natural brilliant-cut
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamond Fashion Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
enables the gem to turn and tumble freely, releasing the maximum light. 18K Gold Ring, Weight 7.38g 34
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Nazarelle 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Flower Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and made in 18K yellow gold. The ring features 6 round shape
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Open Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Open Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.63 carats and diamonds of 0.02
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Yellow Gold Handmade Engraved Ring, 5.08 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome 18k yellow gold ring is set with a luscious 5.08 carat bright green emerald cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Round Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
carat round brilliant cut, semi bezel diamond center stone. The shoulders of this ring is set with 80
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 karat 8ct Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Quality designer Ruby and Dome Ring with made in 18 Karat white gold with a bezel set ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 1.35 Carat Chrysoberyl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) and verified as 18k gold. The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Gold, Yellow 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.