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0.5ct Round Diamond Unisex Wedding Band in 18K Yellow Gold – Art Deco Elegance
Located in Jaipur, RJ
brilliance, expertly bezel-set into a sleek 6mm band of solid 18K yellow gold. Inspired by the bold geometry
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2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.41 Carat Brown Yellow Cushion Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Brown and yellow diamond engagement ring. Antique cushion cut natural fancy brownish yellow bezel
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Natural Agate Butterfly Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This 18K gold natural agate butterfly diamond ring is a symbol of transformation and grace. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

De Beers Dewdrop Collection Band in White Gold set with Micropavé Diamonds.
By De Beers
Located in New York, NY
18-karat white gold and elegantly rhodium plated, this exquisite ring features two delicate outer
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-War Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.62 Carat Cabochon Cut Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
total of sixteen pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The 18k yellow gold ring shoulders blend seamlessly with
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Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Spirit Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, eagle and dog heads hallmarks. This ring is bezel set
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Nutmeg Collection Band Ring by Gumuchian
By Gumuchian
Located in Troy, MI
Cttw of bezel set diamonds framed by bands of stylized nutmeg. Traditionally presented to the king’s
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Tourmaline and Diamond Band Ring in Yellow Gold, 9.54 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
been engraved around the entire bezel. Pave-set round white diamonds add the perfect touch of sparkle
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Era 18KT Gold Platinum Top Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique Edwardian ring features a beautifully preserved old European cut diamond bezel-set
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.68tcw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald Emerald Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
stones are set in a secure bezel setting, in 18K yellow gold. Bold, and unique. Setting: Three-Stone
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2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Designer John Atencio Estate Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By John Atencio
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer John Atencio round diamond 18K yellow gold engagement ring. Showcasing one channel set
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HRD Certified Dome Ring Yellow and White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
sparkling diamonds are delicately bezel and pavé set into the ring, adding a touch of brilliance and glamour
Category

20th Century French Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-century 1970 Bombe 18kt yellow Gold Ring with Onyx and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
bezel-set cabochon round cut diamonds, which collectively weigh approximately 0.35 carats. Each diamond
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Vintage 1970s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

6 Carat Pinkish Red Oval Tourmaline with Black White Diamond in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 6 Carat Pinkish Red Oval Cut Tourmaline Ring. Set in 18K Yellow Gold, this semi-precious
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Early 2000s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT White Gold 1.94Ct. Diamond Gardenia Flower Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
shape, and overflowing glamour. 18KT white gold gardenia flower ring. Six petals are set with round
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

19th Century Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, owl hallmark. This magnificent antique Napoleon III solitaire is set in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

GIA Fancy Intense Pink and Yellow Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning GIA certified fancy intense pink diamond bezel-set with brilliant-cut diamonds and pear
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 17.50 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The substantial setting is
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat White Gold, 3.39 Carat Diamond Hearts Ring
Located in New York, NY
18kt. rose gold. Set in 18 Karat white gold, totaling 9.70 grams of gold Size 6.25 All Diamonds F/G
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1990s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian French Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set navette shape opal cabochon measuring 5.0 x 15.0 mm Translucent white in body
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rare Tacori Authentic Cognac Quartz Ring, 18k Rose Gold w 8 Carat Gemstone
By Tacori
Located in Austin, TX
in pure 18 karat rose gold which sets off the gorgeous cognac color. It has the diamond crescent
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

1950s Black Onyx and 1.68 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage black onyx and 1.68 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1920s Art Deco Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
oval ruby is set in a bezel. On either side of the head, the ring is made of gold wires that meet and a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique French 1.90 Carat Sapphire 1.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive natural sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Vintage Marquise Diamond Ring 0.52 ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage-inspired ring features a 0.24 carat Marquise shape diamond bezel set encircled by a
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ring 0.85ct Emerald solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7 / 3.7gr
Located in SE
Elegant vintage Emerald Ring, the carved band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural emerald
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 12.47 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking cocktail ring features a vivid 12.47-carat oval cabochon tanzanite set in 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful emerald and diamond eternity band! Crafted in 18k white gold, this unique band is
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.26 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds bezel set fully around Weighing approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Carat Natural Oval-Cut Citrine and Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
cocktail ring with all the desired qualifications---bezel set large centre stone, a touch of white diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Parviz .70 Carat Round Diamond Tri Color Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
detailed and expertly crafted with beading and bezel set diamonds. The top is 18k white gold with yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Oval Brilliant Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1980s Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18-karat yellow gold. The wide half-band features a bezel-set Santa Maria color oval brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring Carnelian solid 18K Orange Gold Ø US 5.5 / 5.1gr
Located in SE
Unusual Antique Ring adorned with bezel set polished Red nipple of natural dark Red Carnelian stone
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Contemporary Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds and round cut sapphires alternating in bezel set pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Alex Sepkus "Shield" Ring with White Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
cultures and literature. The Shield ring is crafted in 18 karat oxidized yellow gold with round bezel set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Double Diamond Ring I
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Double Diamond Ring In 18k Yellow Gold. The ring features double ring motif, center bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond White South Sea Pearl Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond White South Sea Pearl Ring highlights the classic beauty of South
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

DEEP ORANGE SAPPHIRE DIAMONDS Ring
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
the outer bezel. The ring features 74 white diamonds totalling 1.70 carats, G/H colour and VS–P1
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2010s Asian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2-Stone 0.92CT TW Round Cut Natural Emerald Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
inside of the ring setting. The Emeralds are half-bezel tension set in 18k solid white gold. The Half
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2010s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .37 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. GIA and EGL certified .37ct fancy yellow bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.08 Carat Cushion Cut Purple Tanzanite Pave Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
18k yellow gold and platinum ring. Accented with 28 round pave set diamonds which are set in platinum
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1836 Nordic Men Unisex Signet Ring Carnelian solid 18K Gold US7 / 5gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring - in Empire style in solid 18K Orange Gold adorned with bezel set Orange plate of
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Antique 1830s European Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

1920s 1.50 Carat Cabochon Cut Emerald and 2.85ct Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive cabochon cut emerald and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt White Gold Panther Band Ring with Diamonds and Cabochon Ruby
Located in Bergamo, BG
a captivating cabochon ruby, set in a yellow gold bezel, adding a bold touch of elegance to this
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20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

7.14ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut VVS2 Round Diamond Two-Tone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
3.12 carats of round brilliant diamonds, graded I color and VS2 clarity, meticulously set in white gold
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CARTIER Paris Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3.73 Cwt Sapphires Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
masterfully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The ring is embellished on
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Ring, 18 Kt. White Gold Pink Red and Natural Sapphire Diamonds Hand Made
Located in Long Beach, CA
crafted in 18K white gold and adorned with over 2.50cts of pave' set round diamonds, natural red and pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 Ct E-F Color VS Clarity Solitary Round Diamond Bezel Triump
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Diamond Bezel Triumph Ring. This exquisite piece of jewelry showcases a certified diamond from the
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2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1.34 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Classic round center diamond with bezel set diamonds on band makes this ring perfect for any bride
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro French Yellow and White Gold Ring with Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
craftsmanship, blending the warmth of 18-karat yellow gold with the brilliance of white gold. The ring features
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 Ct E-F Color VS Clarity Solitary Round Diamond Bezel Classic
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Bezel Classic Ring—an emblem of refined elegance and enduring sophistication. This exquisite piece
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2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy .49 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Bezel set round sapphire with 2 bezel set diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
. Elegantly bezel set in 18ct yellow gold, this unique stone sits alone and proud before the piece is made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.89 Carat Diamond Eternity Half-Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.89 Carat Diamond Eternity Half-Band Ring This enchanting diamond half-band
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s 1.26 Carat and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1920s 1.26 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy EGL Certified .96 Carat Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy scroll cushion bezel set simple halo diamond engagement ring. This exquisite piece is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.52 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
diamonds. Filled with breathtaking sparkle, this white gold diamond cluster Diamond ring is the ring that
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.