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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

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

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

Leto Lama Colombian Emerald Cigar Ring Band GIA 1.48 Cts Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
rings and emeralds. 18 Ct Yellow Gold Weight: 9.6 Grams Band Width: 1.7 cm - 1 cm Bezel Set, 1.48 Cts
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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

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

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

Van Cleef Arpels Navette Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat YG
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Van Cleef and Arpels navette shaped diamond cocktail ring in 18 karat yellow gold features 32 round
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA certified 1.04 carat Light Green Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
, bezel set in 18k yellow gold. Flanked by total of 8 tapered baguette cut diamonds channel set on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
from a warm 18ct yellow gold and features three round faceted old cut diamonds; the largest of which
Category

Antique Early 1900s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond

Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 2.18 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
encircling diamonds all bezel-set in 18kt white gold that shimmer with a delicate beauty that is timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold 4.06 Carat Morganite Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
set within a carefully designed bezel that subtly accentuates its natural beauty while providing a
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, 18k Gold

Jody Serago 18 Karat Platinum Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
platinum setting 18 round diamonds, approximately .40tdw Bezel set oval pink tourmaline approximately
Category

Early 2000s American More Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Henry Dunay Cabochon Cat s Eye Sillimanite and Diamond Dome Ring 18 Karat
By Henry Dunay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
incredible 12.16 carat cabochon sillimanite stone is bezel set in 14 karat yellow gold at the center of the
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 4.58 Carats Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a bezel-set 4.58 carats emerald cut emerald. Surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning classical engagement ring 18KT rose gold size 5
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Classy engagement ring with bezel set center at 0.50 carats SI1 F color and 0.20 carats of side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Men s 11.41 Carats Total Cabochon Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl and Shield Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
incredible 8.86 carat oval cabochon chrysoberyl stone is bezel set in 18 karat yellow gold at the center of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.31 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
0.34 carat total, bezel-set with milgrain edges. Accented by channel-set round cut diamonds on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.5 Carat Oval Cut Tsavorite and Diamond Overpass Crossover Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Green 2.50 Carat Tzavorite and Diamond Overpass 18K Gold and Platinum Ring. Signed by
Category

Late 20th Century North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Antique 1.19 Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Double Halo Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.19 carats, bezel-set with a halo of round cut diamond weighing 0.30 carat total. Surrounded by a
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1930s 39.82 Carat Cabochon Cut Amethyst Green Enamel Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 39.82 carat amethyst (total) and green enamel, 18 karat yellow gold jewelry
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Michael Kneebone Sugarloaf Moonstone Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
moonstone. The gems are all bezel set in a hand fabricated 18k yellow gold archaic style ring. Similar
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.66 Carats Oval Cut Fancy Light Pink Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
GIA as Fancy Light Pink color and Internally Flawless clarity, bezel-set in 18K rose gold. Surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 9.91 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
, bezel-set in a unique freeform design. Accented by round brilliant cut melee diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

AGL Certified 10.10 Carat No Heat Ceylon Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
radiant cut. Set with a bezel of baguette-cut diamonds that form a halo around the center stone. Adding
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.76 Carat Round Green Emerald and Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are bezel set in a polished yellow gold mounting. Green emerald weighs 0.76 carats Yellow
Category

1990s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold and features a lovely 1.67ct pear shaped emerald. A trio of bezel set Single Cut diamonds balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

0.25 Carat Total Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Black Onyx Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fascinating fashion ring, featuring a cushion shaped rectangular onyx accented by a bezel-set old
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s 14.12 Carat Oval Cut Topaz Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 14.12 carat blue topaz, 18k yellow gold cocktail ring; part
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 8.46 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Miami, FL
bezel, prong, and halo setting with a split shank all set in 18k white gold. This is an extravagant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18kt Yellow Gold 4.40 Cts. Rubelite and .62ct Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This dome shaped 18 karat yellow gold ring set is set with a vibrant oval rubelite in a white gold
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.25 Carat No Heat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Ring With Pink Diamond Side Stones
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
7.25-carat oval cut natural Blue Sapphire. Flanked by two bezel set heart-cut pink diamonds and twelve
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 2.2 Carat Vivid Red Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Retro Regal Style Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 2.20 carat vivid red oval cut natural ruby ring. Crafted in 18K white & yellow gold
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Sepkus "Little Windows" Dome Ring with Blue Sapphires in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
Sepkus. Nine bezel set white brilliant cut round diamonds and four medium blue sapphires sparkle in 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Mediterranean Red Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
. The coral is complimented by two white diamonds which are bezel set in high domes. The style of this
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Platinum and 18 Karat Two-Tone Flower Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Art Deco style platinum and 18K two-tone flower sapphire and diamond ring. Showcasing one round
Category

20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Emerald Halo Ring (Approx. 1.40-Carats) w/ Diamonds, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Bezel-Set, Halo Metal: Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

New Platinum AGL GIA Cushion Pink Sapphire Burma Ruby Half Moon Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Material: Solid .900+ Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.7 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger. We
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Statement Ring This regal modern Navratan (nine
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...

Rare Mariposa Vivid Green Muzo Old Mine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Stack Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
long baguette cuts half bezel set, and a round cut diamond halo and ring shank. Ring Details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French 3.11 Carat Emerald Cut Topaz and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive French 3.11 carat blue topaz and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring by Andre Benitah
Category

Early 2000s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony White Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
aquamarine color and is well cut and polished. The gem is bezel set within a hand fabricated 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified No Heat 3.50 Carat Pink/Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. All is set in 18k yellow gold. Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: 15.14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Modern Two-Tone Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Boone, NC
is fully visible in the half bezel mounting. The band is made of polished 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1920, Antique 1.84 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 1.84 carat diamond and platinum, 18 karat white gold set cluster ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Manfredi Italian Modern Citrine Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Litchfield, CT
hued 5.0ct citrine. Crisply bezel-set, mounted east-west, and accented by diamonds, it is wearable art
Category

1990s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

6.21 carat Blue Sky Australian Opal Cabochon Yellow Gold Ring, Talkative 2025
Located in Dallas, TX
opalescence, ensuring no two angles ever appear the same. The opal is bezel-set in rich 22k yellow gold
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamonds Engagement Rings Antique Cushion Cut (Approx. 0.7-Carats)
Located in New York, NY
showcases a harmonious blend of platinum and 18k yellow gold. The platinum setting enhances the diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band in White and Yellow Gold, 1.84 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds bezel set in 18k yellow and white gold. This striking two-toned setting is such a novel design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1ct Oval Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Bezel Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
stable inside the bezel frame. A bright oval halo of pavé set round brilliant diamonds surrounds the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Mark Broumand 1.05 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 18 Karat Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond eternity band showcases 1.05ct of marquise cut diamonds bezel set in high polish 18k
Category

2010s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.8ct Oval Diamond Halo White Gold Bezel Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
stable inside the bezel frame. A bright oval halo of pavé set round brilliant diamonds surrounds the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiara Ring with Pear Shaped Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
were inspired by nature and romance. This unique diamond ring is made from 18k yellow gold and features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Oval Shaped Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Oval Shaped Eternity Ring is a true beauty. It features seven oval bezels, each
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shaped Eternity Ring
Oval Shaped Eternity Ring
$960 Sale Price
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Emerald Cut Emerald Ring (Approx. 1.10-Carats) with Diamond Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
-carats. Showcasing a deep, rich green hue, the emerald is bezel-set in warm 18k yellow gold, enhancing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

NALLY Intense Fancy Yellow Color GIA Certified Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. This ring has 18 step cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.87 tcw all bezel set in platinum with a center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.