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1958 Toi et Moi Ring natural 2.5 ctw. Rubellite 18K Gold US4.25/ 2.35gr
Located in SE
Toi et Moi Ring featuring twisted frame in solid 18K Reddish Gold with two bezel set cabochon cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Rubelite, 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

Vintage Ring Sputnik H.Stern Natural 7.5ctw Aquamarine 18K Gold Ø 8.25US /6.2gr
Located in SE
: dome is Ø 23 mm. 19 bezel set diamond cut natural Aquamarine stones with open backs. Stones measure
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Oval Emerald , Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Oval Emerald , Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6.5 A classic, Cocktail
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s Old European Diamond Three Stone Gypsy Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1940s Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold A beautiful vintage three stone
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Sepkus "Micro Windows" Band Ring with White Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
. Ten bezel set white brilliant cut round diamonds sparkle in 18 karat oxidized yellow gold from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

3.03 CTW Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 3.03 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Karl Heinz Reister Modernist Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold Diamond And White Nacre
Located in Miami, FL
-Heinz Reister in Milan Italy, back in the 2001. It was totally crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Sepkus "Little Windows" Dome Ring with White 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

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18 Karat White Gold 5.00 Carat Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 18K white gold 5.00 carat pink tourmaline and diamond fashion ring. Centering one oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18 KT Yellow Gold "Greco Romana" Leaf Ring 0.25Ct Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold ring is a
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Classical Roman Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Ring A large rectangular carved emerald set in a gold bezel
Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 7.05 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 7.05 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring This imperial
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Fancy Peach Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A bright oval Peach Sapphire ring flanked by sparkling diamonds. Beautifully crafted, bezel set and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Old cut diamond gypsy ring, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
Old cut diamond gypsy ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, U-V colour, VS1 clarity
Category

Vintage 1980s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1940 Swedish Ring natural 5ct Heliodor Beryl solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 /6gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Ring for the female hand. Made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Bezel set cabochon of natural
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Beryl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 6.24 Carat Vivid Green Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 6.24 Carat Vivid Green Emerald and Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring This
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1906 Ring natural 0.75ct Blue Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 2.8 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with hand - engraved ornaments featuring a bezel set natural Sapphire of light Blue color
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Zorab 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Blue Topaz, Diamonds, Sapphires and Zircons
By Zorab Creation
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat rose gold ring center a bezel set cushion shaped blue topaz. The vibrant blue topaz
Category

Early 2000s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Negative Space Band Ring in 18 Karat White and Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
openwork design in 18 karat white and rose gold. Fourteen princess cut diamonds are suspended in a lattice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Burmese Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exceptional luminosity set in a modern gold setting with brilliant cut diamond studded bezel corners
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 8.62 Carat Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 8.62 Carat Emerald-Cut Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring This
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Antique-Style Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Austin, TX
. The ring also has diamonds going half way around the band. The 18k white gold is bright white and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Venus Profile Wide Band Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.5 Intricately designed 18 karat yellow gold band ring by Carrera y Carrera. The
Category

20th Century Spanish Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.01ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and super sparkly! The diamond is bezel set in the center and accented by a row of round diamonds pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Original Triangle Citrine Diamond Statement Ring, Hand Fabricated Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 18 K White Gold Diamond Number: 4 Diamond Total Weight: .07
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.61 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
are flanked to the upper and lower border by a total of four individually 18k white gold bezel set Old
Category

Vintage 1940s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1956 Ring natural 3ct Blue Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US / 2.8 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with bezel set natural Blue Chalcedony stone 10 mm x 8 mm x 3.8 mm deep / ca. 3 ct, of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro Ring natural 30ct Rock Crystal / Quartz 18K Gold Ø7.75 US /14.5gr
Located in SE
stone. The band and crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural Rock Crystal step cut 20 mm x
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

11.85 Carats Total Pear Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
giant pear cut aquamarine stone is bezel set in 18 karat white gold and arranged in a vertical layout
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Style 18 Karat Rose Gold 1.68 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Collet set Old European Cut diamond weighing 1.68 carats set in a blackened gold bezel and 18k rose
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Late Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Sepkus "Candy" Dome Ring with Brilliant White Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat rose gold "Candy" dome style ring. What could
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 4 mm Love Band Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold Size 50
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the ring, symbolizing enduring commitment and strength. At its center, a single bezel-set diamond adds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tabbah Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Cabochon Ruby and Diamonds
By Tabbah
Located in Paris, FR
and Diamonds for approximately 1 Carat The body of the Ring is in 18 carat yellow Gold , the center
Category

Early 2000s Lebanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 13.46 Carat Smokey Quartz and 0.88 Cttw Diamond Fashion Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
hand ring showcases a substantial oval smokey quartz = 13.46 Cttw with 102 diamonds = 0.88 Cttw. set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

11.92 Carat Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18ct Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
-work designed ring set with 12 fine quality marquise shaped diamonds and 2 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

1990s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond Platinum Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
stone is a bezel set GIA certified 1.34ct. diamond. Mounted in a Platinum and 18k yellow gold setting
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Ippolita Stardust Movie Star 6 Band Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Ippolita
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ippolita's Stardust Collection. Crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite piece features six
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring with 2.20carats of Diamonds
Located in New Orleans, LA
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite diamond ring in a stunning blend of platinum and 18k
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Alex Sepkus "Mini 62" Band Ring with White Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
-hammered 18 karat oxidized yellow gold band with bezel set round diamonds, 2.5 mm wide.This ring is of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl and Double Diamond Halo High Profile Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of bezel set round-cut diamonds. Expertly set in 18 karat yellow gold, the intricate detailing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and eye-catching, this bypass-style ring is beautifully crafted in 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1919 Ring natural 1ct Blue Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with hand - engraved ornaments featuring a bezel set natural Sapphire of Blue color oval cut
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Modern Tahiti Grey 13 Millimeter Pearl, Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful Tahitian pearl is beautifully set in 18k gold with two round accent diamonds (aprox
Category

1990s American Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
18kt. Yellow Gold and boasting a bezel set diamond. This handmade H&H Collection piece will make her
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris C 2 Ring in 18Kt White Gold with One VVS Round Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
gold and bezel set on top, with one round brilliant cut diamond, 0.20 cts, D/E color, VVS-1 clarity
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Ring with Amethyst and Diamond
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
along with a round brilliant bezel set diamond. The ring is accented with gold wire and an arrow .The
Category

1990s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.76 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
profile. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1930's. With partial maker's mark. Ring size: 5 1/2 and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fluted Heart Emerald Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Victoria,, AU
mesmerising natural Zambian emerald at its centre. Encased in 18K solid gold—available in rose, yellow, or
Category

2010s Australian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Princess Cut Yellow Diamond and Baguette White Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. The gorgeous .75 carat princess cut bezel set yellow diamond sits at the very center of the piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fred of Paris 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds Citrines Green Enamel
By Fred Paris
Located in Miami, FL
Paris, France by the house of Fred, circa 1970's. It was crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Men Signet Ring natural 11ct. Jade solid 18K Gold Ø 8.5US / 11.5 gr.
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring - adorned with bezel set polished natural high grade Jade stone with flat surface
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women s Profile, 0.32 Carat Diamond Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold ring is a
Category

1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Art Deco inspired 18k white gold ring for the ages! It centers around a gorgeous bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring
Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring
$5,160 Sale Price
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Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring, 19.4 Carat
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning 18-karat yellow gold wide band ring showcases a magnificent 19.4-carat step-cut
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Opal Art Deco Jelly Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tapered shoulders Stamped for 18 karat gold and platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 and sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.