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EDWARDIAN 1905 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 14.16 Ctw Turquoise Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
solid .900/.999 platinum and 18 karats white gold, with high polished finish. The ring is beautifully
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.62 Carat Cushion, Marquise, Pear, Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Bezel Set Wedding / Anniversary Band / Ring in Platinum.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

5.60 Carat Ruby Cabochon Vintage Ring 18 Karat Oval Ruby Gemstone Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat
Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 0.29 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
, bezel-set on 18K yellow gold. Flanked by a cluster of round cut diamonds in a trapezoid design and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural 8.32 Carat Heart Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-shaped diamond is set in 18-karat yellow and white gold. The main diamond is a bezel-set fancy yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round Brilliant Amethyst Prong-Set Ring (Approx 2.40-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
, meticulously set in 18k yellow gold, lead the eye toward a singular princess-cut diamond nestled within a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Gems Are Forever 1.25 Carat Brownish Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
approximately 1.25 carats, adroitly set in a custom made bezel frame edged in sparkling round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Halo 5.25
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Halo This 18 karat white
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium

Antique Halo Ring 1 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 3.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
This ring has navette or boat shaped crown set with marquise cut natural Sapphire surrounded with
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Michael Kanners Titanium, Turquoise and Diamond Bypass Ring Number Three
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
. For extra flair the mounting is set with sparkling white diamonds. Crafted with meticulous
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Titanium

GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellowish Green Diamond Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k tri-colored gold long frame rectangular shaped ring with multi-colored natural diamonds
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.56 Carats Radiant Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity, bezel-set in 18K yellow gold. Flanked by trapezoid step-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellowish Green Diamond Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
marquise and 8 pear cut diamonds, weighing 2.8 cttw. Bezel set center stone with 26 round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Red Green Tourmaline Diamond Archaic Style Two Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
highlighted with white diamonds. All the gems are presented in an 18k yellow gold and hand fabricated setting
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the center made in 18K White Gold. The center diamond is professionally and uniquely bezel set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fred diamond and mother of pearl cluster ring, French, circa 1970.
By Fred
Located in London, GB
Fred diamond and mother of pearl cluster ring. Set with a round old cut diamond to centre in a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 0.50 Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color, bezel-set in 18K yellow gold. Flanked by two white baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

C1830 Old Cut and Rose Cut Late Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our 18K gold and silver Diamond Cluster ring is a classic late Georgian cluster ring with with a
Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone South Seas Tahitian Pearl Diamond Due Perla Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
. A white diamond is bezel set in the gray pearl creating a juxtaposed composition of gray/white and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.77 Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Pink color and SI1 clarity, set on a fourteen prong 18K rose gold basket. Surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

Roman Malakov 1.10 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds weighing 0.62 carat total. Each diamond is bezel-set in a polished 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chrysoberyl Cat s Eye 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
sharp in it's center and moving across the cabochon while moving the ring under any light. Bezel set in
Category

Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Bespoke GIA 2.09 Carat Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clarity. The diamond is set vertically within a bezel mounting. Note: All Bespoke By Platt rings are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.8ct Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 9gr
Located in SE
three securely bezel set with open backs. Hallmarked 18K , tested 18K Yellow Gold. Size Ø 5.5 US
Category

Vintage 1960s European Greek Revival Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified No Heat Burma Origin Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
diamonds set in an 18-karat white gold band, creating a luxurious and timeless piece. The ring can be
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Designer 2.35 carat Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat 4.05 Carat
By Charles Krypell
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
and are flush set in a bezel. The shank are encrusted with pave set diamonds. The underneath rings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carat Cabochon Cut Jade and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gemstone ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The substantial ring shank displays a 12.95Ct bezel set
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 The 18K gold ring is set with a sparkling old European cut diamond (approximately
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond

Men s Two Tone Platinum Diamond 18.80 Carat Star Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set diamonds surrounding the sapphire, with four gold screws separating the. There is also hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage AGL Certified 11.28 Carat Colombian Emerald Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
6 old euro cut diamonds, 3 on each side of the shank in bezel setting. The shank is 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Chrysoprase Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
bezel set and flanked by 2 white diamonds. "Archaic" refers to the form of this ring. Examples of such
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb 16.62 Carat Oval Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18KYG Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Webb Ceylon sapphire and diamond dome ring in 18k yellow gold and platinum, accompanied by a
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

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

5.03 Carat Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring – F/VS1 GIA
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship. The diamond is set in a silver bezel, with a gold undercarriage and finished on a sleek, plain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Marquise White Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
sapphire and diamond accent.  Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.53 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco GIA 1.01ctw European Diamond Solitaire Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous antique ring that was crafted from solid 18k white gold during
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Green Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Egyptian Style White Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco style ring crafted in 18k white gold. The central vivid green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cabochon Cut Coral and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The oval mount mount displays a feature bezel set coral cabochon
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Pink Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold ring set with cabochon pink
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Late Victorian Marquise-Shaped Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
pierced gallery and shank in 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA 4.70 Carat Antique Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Vintage 18K White Gold (tested) Elongated Oval Ruby ring. CIRCA 1940s. The RUBY is
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

"Wagner Cove" Fancy Colored Diamonds Simon Ardem New York Fall Collection Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
bezel set fancy brown cushion cut between. Center stone is .85ct Orange-Brown VS2 Cushion cut diamond
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Platinum Three Stone Blue Sapphire 1.33 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
handmade with the center diamond and two side blue sapphires professionally bezel set in 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.75 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Brownish Pink color and SI2 clarity, bezel-set on 18K yellow gold. Surrounded by a double halo of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Double Halo Ring with Very Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Center. D1.65ct.t.w
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double halo ring in 18K white gold with pave set rounds and bezel set GIA certified Very Light
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.28 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
expertly set in between four double prongs in an 18K yellow gold setting. The center diamond is surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Stambolian 0.60 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond Flower Ring 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18k White Gold 0.60ctw Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Ring This beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Era 15 Carat Carved Emerald Beetle Motif Antique Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Victorian 15-carat carved emerald and round cut diamond halo in 18k gold and silver. The
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Sapphire, Green Tourmaline and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
2.70 carats of brilliant round diamonds create a raised backdrop for the gemstones. Set in 18k yellow
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 9 Carat Emerald Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, fashionable crinoline, ball swirls, and reverence. 18K Gold Ring 4010504007716/ 15.78g Size 17.5 Emerald
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GRS Cert. No Heat Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire Ring with Trapezoid Cut Diamonds
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 23.28 carat cabochon cut Blue Star Sapphire and diamond ring in 18k white gold. Set
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 12.06 Carat Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
, set on a micropavé dome setting. Accented by two bezel-set round cut diamonds on either side. Finely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Carnelian Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
white diamonds. The 18k gold, hand fabricated ring is in an archaic style. Similar rings may be seen
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.33 Carat Emerald Cut D/VVS2 Diamond East West Band Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Ring in 18K white gold. Featuring 52 pave set round cut diamond side stones. This center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Rare 5.70 Carat Cushion Orange Tourmaline Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k yellow gold ring features a GIA Certified rare 5.70-carat cushion shape Orange Tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Fancy Cognac Color Radiant Diamond Frame Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold bezel. It is surrounded by a frame of 0.59ctw of pave set round brilliant diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Halo Ring (Approx. 1-Carat), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1-carat. The vibrant green gemstone is securely bezel-set in rich 18k yellow gold, enhancing its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.72 Carat Round Green Emerald Hidden Halo 18KYG Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful 18K yellow gold ring features a GIA-certified 3.72 Carat Round-shaped Green Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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.