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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
20% Off
Alex Sepkus "Swirling Water" Dome Ring with White Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
. Nineteen bezel set white brilliant cut round diamonds sparkle in 18 karat oxidized yellow gold from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Sepkus "Ocean" Dome Ring with Brilliant White Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
. Twenty-one bezel set white brilliant cut round diamonds sparkle in 18 karat oxidized yellow gold from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Sepkus "Circle Dome" Band Ring with White Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
ring. Hand-hammered 18 karat oxidized yellow gold band with bezel set round diamonds, 3 mm wide on top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Black Ruthenium Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite ring features a stunning emerald cut diamond set in a black ruthenium bezel, with
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 0.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
a rich 18ct yellow gold, this antique piece showcases a single round faceted old mine cut diamond at
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Center Bezel Set 95pt. Emerald cut Diamond set with opposing Channel Set Emeralds & Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bridal Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k 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 yellow gold "Candy" dome style ring. What
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Edwardian 1900s Antique Toi et Moi Burma Ruby and Diamond Platinum 18K Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Style 3.3 gram 18 Karat yellow Gold Platinum topped lady's ring circa 1900s, Edwardian era, appx. 1/2
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

White Gold Black Onyx Citrine 0.60ctw Diamond Open Work Unique Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice White Diamonds - 0.60ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sonia B 4.5 Carat Kunzite and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
complementing 18 karat yellow gold bezel that makes the gemstone color pop. Surrounding the 10.8 x 10.8mm center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 5.03 ct GIA Certified Colombian Emerald 3.22 ct Diamonds Geometric 18k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring weighs a hefty 18.1 grams. Nice and sturdy, the ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Mozambique Pink Ruby Diamond Contemporary Dress Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. - Natural Mozambique Ruby 12 carats. - Brilliant cut diamonds 1.20 carats. - Set in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

4ct Emerald Cut Forget Me Knot ring in 18k
Located in Brisbane, AU
ropes. 4ct Natural Emerald Emerald cut Bezel Set Available in 18k yellow, white, rose gold and
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Large Cushion Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Luxurious 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brushed Finish Cocktail Ring Featuring A Bezel-set Cushion Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mark Broumand 0.40 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Milgrain Bezel Set Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 18k white gold, this vintage style diamond wedding band showcases 0.40ct of round
Category

2010s More Rings

Mark Broumand 0.40 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Milgrain Bezel Set Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 18k rose gold, this vintage style diamond wedding band showcases 0.40ct of round
Category

2010s More Rings

Nari Fine Jewels 0.5 ct Pear Shaped Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
pear-shaped diamond. The one of a kind diamond is set in full bezel and finished in matte satin texture
Category

2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Cut Amethyst Ring (Approx. 7.80-Carats) Three Stone, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold, the ring showcases an intricate openwork under-gallery, featuring graceful swirl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

4.06 Carat Oval Cut Color-Change Garnet Ring with Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Band Width: 1.9mm - 2.2mm Ring Weight: 6.2 grams Setting: Bezel and bead set Stamped: 18K, 750 Estate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.60ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Six-Stone Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
matched in color and hand set with delicate milgrain detailing on a sleek 18k rose gold setting. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Mars Ares Ring Intaglio Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 16.3 gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 18K Orange / Rose / Red Gold with bezel set fine intaglio on Red Onyx
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1941 Art Deco Nordic Ring 15ct Jade solid 18K Gold ØUS 3.5 / 10 gr
Located in SE
Nice Art Deco Ring with bezel set plate of vibrant deep Green high grade untreated Jade Stone
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 1.69 Carat Round Cut Diamond Four-Row Fashion Ring in Rose Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
evenly by bezel-set round cut diamonds. Diamonds weigh 1.69 carats total. Finely made with 18K rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Antique Art Nouveau Gold GIA Black Opal Diamond Repousse Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Certification Details Below For More Info** (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold

1920s 8.18 Carat Opal and Diamond Earring and Pendant Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twenty-six pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The pendant suspends from an 18" Figaro style chain, crafted in
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond Engagement Ring (Approx 0.70-Carats), Platinum 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
: VS1 Clarity Jewelry Type: Bezel-Set Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.51 Grams Ring Size: 7.75
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Cushion and Diamond Cluster Ring in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Cushion and Diamond Cluster Ring in Art-Deco Style This delightful
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow and Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Row Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow and Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Row Ring Description: A striking 18K yellow gold ring
Category

20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1 Carat Princess Cut Diamond with Approx 2.36 Ctw Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
. The 18 karat white gold mounting is completed by bezel set round brilliant diamonds ornamenting the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

26 Carat Lemon Citrine Cabochon in Textured 18 Karat Gold Ring w Diamond Accent
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. The stone is wrapped in a high-elevation 18K yellow gold one-piece mounting that Eytan hand-finished
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Old mine diamond gypsy ring, circa 1980.
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond gypsy ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond, D colour, SI1
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Colour Change Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
surrounded by diamonds. The handmade platinum and 18 karat yellow gold ring centres on a bezel set, oval
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Square Emerald Cut Emerald and Multi-Row Round Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-row pave diamond ring is a true masterpiece. Crafted with utmost precision in 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

2.27ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with two bezel-set round diamonds. This canary diamond engagement ring is a timeless symbol of love
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Tiffany and Co. band. 18k Tiffany Company Diamond wedding band.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Tiffany and Co. 18k Gold band. Hallmarked Tiffany & Co. and 18k. Tests appropriately. Three Diamond Bezel
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

Christian Dior 1970 Paris Ring 18 Karats Gold with 1.96 Ctw Diamonds and Coral
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
high polished yellow gold. Bezel set at top, with a sugar-loaf cabochon cut of a natural salmon coral
Category

Vintage 1970s Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boulder Opal and Diamond Abstract Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold boulder opal and diamond abstract ring. The focal opal here is bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Zambian Emerald and Pave Diamond Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Be enthralled by this captivating 18kt Yellow Gold Oval Zambian Emerald and Pave Diamond Ring
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18ct Yellow And White Gold Ruby And Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Target Ring Circa 1920’s 18ct Yellow & White Gold Set with a Beautiful, Old Brilliant
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Old mine diamond gypsy ring, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond gypsy ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond, in an open back
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 0.90 Carat Diamond Single Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
from 18ct yellow gold and plays host to a single bezel set old mine cut diamond amidst plain wide
Category

Vintage 1910s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th C Peridot and Diamond Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
peridot is mounted in a gold bezel with a closed back. The shank is tests as 18 karat gold and features
Category

Antique Early 1800s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 1930 Cocktail Ring 18Kt White Gold With 5.06 Ctw Diamonds And Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
America back in the 1930. This ring was crafted in white gold of 18 karats with polished finish and mount
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 0.71 Carat Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Leaf Fashion Ring in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
color and VS clarity, set half-way with a leaf motif on beaded bezels. Finely made with 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Siena Eternity Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 4.23 Setting Type: Bezel Shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Siena Eternity Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 18K Rose Gold Metal Weight: 4.23 Setting Type: Bezel Shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Siena Eternity Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 18K White Gold Metal Weight: 4.23 Setting Type: Bezel Shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 3.64ct Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band 18k S.5.5
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
emerald cut diamonds, 3.64 carats total. Approximately F/G color and SI clarity. Bezel set set in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1910 Natural pearl Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.36 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
gold of 18 karats and topped with white gold for the settings of the diamonds. Embellished with white
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

14k Pink Tourmaline Ring. prong set OVAL Tourmaline solitaire with diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning TOURMALINE ring. Pink Tourmaline set into an 18k bezel and ribbed shank. Will work splendid as a
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Antique Colombian Emerald Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
-cut diamonds in a floral pattern atop an intricately hand-engraved 18K yellow gold mounting. Two
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.01ct Elongated Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking 18k yellow gold ring exudes modern elegance. The 3.01ct elongated cushion cut lab
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 31ctw Tanzanite with 120 Round 4.2ctw VS G-H Diamonds In 18K Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sewickley, PA
, prized for its vivid, deep blue-violet hue and exceptional clarity. Set in warm 18k yellow gold, the
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI toi et moi Yellow Diamond Ring t
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI Platinum, 18K Gold, and Yellow Diamond Ring the modern 'toi et moi' ring featuring two
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb. This gems-set vintage cocktail ring has
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

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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.