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1980 s 1.25 CTW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grooved profile and high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1980s Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

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

11.35 carat Fancy Cut Diamond Rose Gold One of a Kind Ring, Gellner 2024
Located in Dallas, TX
a magnificent completely natural 11.35 carat fancy-cut diamond bezel-set in high-polished 18k rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

March Birthstone Aquamarine Diamond Ring for Women in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
March Birthstone Aquamarine Diamond Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of 0.95
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.60 Oval Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural certified oval Cornflower Sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified oval bezel set
Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Love Wedding Band Ring with 8 Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 4mm
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
ring lies in its design, featuring eight bezel-set diamonds that encircle the band. These diamonds, set
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1920 Anna s Ring natural 0.5 ct Ruby solid 18K Gold US6.25 / 1.35gr
Located in SE
A Ring from distant Art- Deco period, engraved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with bezel set oval
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1ct Forget Me Knot Emerald Cut Diamond ring with knots 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, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Forget Me Knot Emerald Cut Diamond 0.80ct ring with knots 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, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with 1.47 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Center
By effe
Located in New York, NY
. The sapphire is bezel set and sits amid round brilliant diamonds. The center of the ring has a row of
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Cut Emerald Floral Ring (Approx. 0.6-Carats), 18k White Gold, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
sophisticated aesthetic. Each section of the floral design is enhanced by a single cut diamond, bezel-set to
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

Royal Blue Emerald-Cut 14K (18k) Yellow Gold Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
through every facet. Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold Purity : 14k, 18K (Upon Request
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Intensive Color Tanzanite Ring in Angel Wing
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
light. 18K WG Tanzanite Ring, in Angel Wing Gold 18 K,Weight 14.57 g,Size 16.5mm diameter (US size 6
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Fred Paris Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Engagement Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in London, GB
the Toi et Moi style this gently curving solid bombé style ring is bezel set in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alex Sepkus "Cushion" Ring with Yellow and White Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
crafted in 18 karat oxidized yellow gold with round bezel set natural color diamonds and white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Golden Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
weight of 0.80 carat. Each diamond is set in an articulated bezel, allowing subtle movement that gives
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat Gold Ring with Diamonds and .90ct Pear Shaped Citrine
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini exclusive. Made in Italy. This playful 18 karat yellow gold ring has a .90 carat Citrine
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr
Located in SE
European Ring from ca. 1920s -1930s with crown in White Gold on 14K Rose Gold band. Nine Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.80 Carat Abstract Openwork Leafy Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
to the stones. The band is stamped "18K" for 18 karat white gold and signed "Eytan" by Eytan Brandes.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Emerald Deco Style Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Go back to an era of fine design with this lovely Art Deco inspired 18k white gold ring! It centers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Estate 18 Karat Rose Gold Bypass Pear Shaped Pink Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
rose gold. Showcasing two (2) bezel set pink pear brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.67
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Jade Diamond and Ruby Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
, approximately 1.63 carats total weight, add radiant sparkle, enhancing the ring’s luxurious appeal. The 18K gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Chopard Happy Spirit Circle Ring with Floating Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold
By Chopard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, adding some charm and movement to this lovely piece. The designer ring is made of polished 18 karat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Detailed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Owl Motif Cocktail Ring with Round Diamond Eyes
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9.75 Crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, this unique owl ring is full of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Alex Sepkus "Little Windows" Dome Ring with Yellow Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat yellow gold "Little Windows" dome style ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Simon G. Explorer Diamond Wide Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold 1.05 Carat Total
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds are set in polished 18 karat white gold to further enhance their white brilliance. The unique
Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s 2.19Ct Cabochon Cut Chrysoberyl and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
chrysoberyls are framed by sixteen bezel set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The elevated, tapering ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Solitaire Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This ring highlights a round natural diamond bezel set at the center, framed by a double halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Yellow Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and yellow diamond cluster platinum ring This ring is set to its centre with an emerald
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Antique 18 Karat Gold / Silver Diamond and Emerald Ring, 6.60 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the ring is beautifully designed with a center Natural Emerald, surrounded by
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 6.26 Carat Ruby and .75 Carat Diamond Ring
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
style. Vibrant invisibly set square cut rubies highlight the center bezel set oval ruby. Diamond
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masriera Art Nouveau Enameled Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with VS Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
nouveau revival patterns in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with brushed and polished finish. The ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This 18 carat gold five-stone ring is truly stunning, seamlessly combining antique charm with
Category

Vintage 1920s English Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Twin 8.25 Carat Rubellite Hearts Ring with 1.14 Carat Diamonds
By Effevi
Located in New York, NY
Two cabochon rubelite hearts are the centerpiece of this 18 karat yellow gold ring. The hearts are
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Simon G. 3.5 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Two Tone Gold
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds set in yellow gold, giving the ring depth, as well as captivating dimension to the design. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco-Style Diamond Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco-Style Diamond Sapphire Navette Ring Description: This striking 18k white gold ring
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 7.36 Carat Cabochon Cut Red Coral and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 7.36 carat red coral and 0.80 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Unusual 0.44ct Oval Diamond Solitaire with Set Shoulders
Located in London, GB
This sculptural statement ring centres an 0.44 carat bezel set oval cut diamond between diamond-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Onyx Tassel Ring with Diamonds by A. Clunn
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
tassel balls with bezel set diamonds on each ball weighing approximately ~0.40cts. 6 gold balls and 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern Floating Emerald Diamond Open Shank Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Floating Emerald Diamond Open Band Ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

1980 s 1.54 CTW Ruby Diamond Hematite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Weighing 0.92 carat - transparent medium red in color and set in a yellow gold bezel Flanked by graduated
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Authentic Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite 18ct gold original Art Deco ring
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alex Sepkus "Little Pool" Dome Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat yellow gold "Little Pool" dome style ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pave Filigree Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
butterflies to bezel-set diamonds scattered throughout. The back showcases fluid outlines, adding a lace-like
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Cushion Halo Natural Diamond Ring Proposal in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This ring features a round natural diamond set in a cushion-shaped double halo of diamonds over
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.70 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set trilogy
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1965 Men Signet Ring Hematite solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 5.48 gr
Located in SE
Swedish hallmarks , 18k, maker's and date code is P9 / hand - made in 1965. Radiant cut bezel set
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

1.10 Carat Ladies Bid-Set Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
1.10 Carat Bezel Set Ladies Diamond Eternity Band With Milgrain -Metal Type: 18K White Gold
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 4.37 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegantly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring features a stunning 4.37 carat pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.52 Cttw Diamond Nutmeg Collection Band Ring by Gumuchian
By Gumuchian
Located in Troy, MI
of bezel set diamonds framed by bands of stylized nutmeg. Traditionally presented to the king’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Diamond Band Ring with Twisted Scroll Motif in Two-Toned 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9.5 This exquisite diamond band ring showcases a beautiful scroll-like design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds 4.31 Carat Eighteen Karat Gold Cocktail Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
glamour and opulence to the ring. Ring is entirely surrounded by pave set and bezel set diamonds on
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18ct Gold Platinum 1920s Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Rectangular Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s This exquisite art deco ring
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alex Sepkus "Candy" Dome Ring with Natural Color Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
. 9 bezel set white brilliant cut round diamonds and 6 natural yellow color diamonds sparkle in 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 20ct. Rock Crystal solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 8.82 gr
Located in SE
stone. The band and crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural Rock Crystal old diamond cut Ø
Category

Vintage 1930s European Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cocktail Gold Ring with 6.30ct Sapphire and Diamonds IGI Certified
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
28 shimmering diamonds, adding brilliance and sparkle to the piece. The ring is crafted from 18
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond (Approx 0.20-Carats) Antique, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
elongated design. At its center, a bezel-set old European cut diamond of approximately 0.20-carats dazzles
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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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.