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7.78ct Radiant Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold. The handcrafted setting is made in a low profile and very comfortable bezel setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05ct Marquise Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 1.05 Stone Type: Natural Certification: Yes Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel Set Diamond Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.40ctw round brilliant bezel set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.78ct Radiant Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is adorned with 7.78ct of radiant-cut diamonds, each meticulously bezel set to showcase their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.01ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
luxurious 18k white gold. This stunning piece features 2.01ct of top-quality emerald cut diamonds, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.05ct Marquise Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clarity for pure perfection. The stones are bezel-set in a stunning 18K Rose Gold mounting, offering a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.82ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Carved Hard Stone Scarab w/ Rose Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
14k Yellow Gold Shank & 18k Yellow Gold Top Weight: 5.80 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger. We
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.82ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek 18k white gold eternity band showcases a continuous row of emerald cut diamonds, exuding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18KT Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
bezel-set round cut diamonds totaling 0.45 carats. With its elegant gradient design and exceptional G-VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eternity bezel set diamond ring 18KT yellow gold 2.50ct large eternity diamond
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large bezel eternity diamond ring made in 18KT yellow gold, nice and sturdy! The diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.50ct Pear shaped diamond bezel chunky cocktail ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
shaped diamond bezel set chunky cocktail ring is made from 18k yellow gold, and features a beautiful pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Modernist 18k Gold Oval Bezel Tourmaline Diamond Polished Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful modernist ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. This large ring features
Category

Vintage 1950s Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel-Set Emerald Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18k Gold Ring with Emerald Cut Diamond and Sapphire This striking 18k gold ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

5.66tcw 18K Natural Dark Green Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Accent Bezel Set Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
clarity. The center stone is skillfully bezel set with brilliant round diamonds accenting both sides of
Category

2010s Zambian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari 18K White Gold Oval Fancy Yellow Diamond Tapered Baguette Bezel Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This luxurious Bvlgari ring features a prominent oval-cut fancy yellow diamond securely bezel-set
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Brilliant Diamond and Scroll Swirl Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This handsome and unique yellow gold ring features a center, round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Band Rings

Square and Round Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
sparkle forever! Square and Round Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring 18kt. Yellow Gold Center Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Solid Yellow Gold Bezel Set Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Bezel Set Chrysoberyl Cat s Eye and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Bezel Set Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold. Featuring a smooth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art-Deco Three-Stone Trilogy Old Cut Bezel Set Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
, bezel set in platinum & 18K gold “pierced” setting Total diamonds' weight: 0.60ct Diamonds are
Category

Vintage 1920s Australian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.63 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Flexi-Band Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This handcrafted 18 karat white gold eternity flexi-band ring features eleven diamonds bezel-set
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold GIA 6.43ctw Half Bezel Bluish Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.37ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

One of a kind 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Baguette Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
a beautifully bezel-set baguette diamond. The luxurious gold setting complements the diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

One of a kind 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Baguette Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
a beautifully bezel-set baguette diamond. The luxurious gold setting complements the diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Citrine and Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut = 0.06cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Citrine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Solid 18k Yellow Gold GIA 6.57ctw Emerald Cut Bezel Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - K Color - VVS2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Bezel Set Eternity Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning 18K rose gold eternity ring is made from 1.9 grams of gold. There are 23 round VS2, G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k/22k Gold Emerald Cts 0.25 and Round Diamond Bezel Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carats each, all delicately set in bezels. Crafted in a blend of 18k and 22k gold, weighing 8.1 grams
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

1.20ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of our bezel set round diamond eternity band, a modern twist on the classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold 5.20 Carat Elongated Blue Zircon Emerald and Diamond Bezel Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage inspired ring featuring a natural blue zircon and diamonds set in 18K gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Unisex 18k Gold 1.02ct Bezel Diamond Solitaire Polished Domed Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - L/M Color - SI2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.05ct Marquise Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k Champagne Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
marquise cut diamonds. The 1.05 carat natural stones are bezel-set, showcasing their E-F color and VS1-VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k White Gold GIA .75ct Bezel Diamond Solitaire Polished Cable Braided Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set- E Color - SI2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18KT White Gold Graduated Bezel Set Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
A refined take on modern elegance, this 18KT white gold band is set with a row of graduated round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.5ct Princess Square Cushion Halo Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DID: 7268-04
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 3.94ct Round Bezel Peridot Solitaire Diamond Open Overlap Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding and very well made peridot and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.78ct Radiant Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band in 18K Champagne Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
perfect piece for those who appreciate beauty and opulence. Metal: 18K Champagne Gold Ring Size: 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Oval Bezel Prasiolite Quartz Pave Diamond Twisted Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a gorgeous oval cut
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.7ct Round Multi-Level Marquise Trellis 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a magnificent round diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 7.31ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Bezel Emerald Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k Yellow Gold w/ Solid 18k White Gold Diamond Settings Weight: 17.72 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (We can
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French 18k Gold GIA 1.01ct E VS2 Bezel Round Rose Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Rose Cut - Bezel Set - Gorgeous Diamond - E Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 8 round brilliant cut = 0.48cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA 2.50 carat cabochon cut ruby diamond 18k yellow gold bezel ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds set in refined bezels provide crisp contrast and elegant brilliance. Crafted in bold, high
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Heart Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 2 heart cut =0.40cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.17 Ct Bezel Set Oval Emerald and Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Bezel GIA 3.01ctw Antique PEAR Diamond Engagement 18K Gold Signet Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
signet style Gold ring, The stunning antique diamond is flush set in buttery rich 18k yellow gold. It has
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.66tcw High Quality Three Stone Emerald Trillion Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
secure bezel setting, in 18K yellow gold. Unique & captivating from every angle. Setting: Three-Stone
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k White Gold GIA 2.14ctw Bezel Blue Green Tourmaline w/ Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 2.14 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 5.98 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold 0.50ctw Bezel Round Diamond Low Profile 7 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Diamond Bezel Set Blue Sapphire Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Unique Ring
Located in Fairfax, VA
Round Diamond Bezel Set Blue Sapphire Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Unique Ring Size 7 13.82 grams
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Platinum GIA 2.18ctw Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Bezel Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Pinkish Red Color - 0.40ctw (exact) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette & Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA 1.7 Carat Oval Formal Garden Leaf Trellis 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
: 1.7 Color: G Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DID: 7640
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.51 Carat Bezel Set Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on the top. Total Diamond Weight: 0.51 Ct VS2-SI1/G-H Total Weight of the ring: 9.50 gr 18K Gold
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Two Tone Gold 0.64ctw Pave Bezel Diamond Covered East West Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 1.02 Carat Oval Formal Garden Leaf Trellis 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
: 1.02 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DID: 7614
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.03 carat square emerald cut diamond 18k yellow gold bezel engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and SI1 clarity. Set in rich 18k yellow gold, the clean lines highlight the diamond’s elegance with a
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.