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Peter Suchy GIA 6.50 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement aRing
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
is a rich deep blue oval sapphire mounted and bezel set in 18k white gold. The sapphire is accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.80tcw Three Stone Colombian Emerald Diamond Marquise Cut Unisex Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
in gleaming 18K solid yellow gold, this ring features a 2.35-carat natural Colombian emerald-emerald
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Three Stone Twisted Ring 1.25 Ct Diamond
Located in Napoli, IT
era, 18 Kt solid gold topped by Platinum Marvellous crown displaying a trio of old European Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Cultured Pearl Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive cultured pearl and 0.18 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Doublet Band
Located in Weston, MA
The asymmetrical design of this diamond band gives it a chic modern edge. 18K yellow gold band
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trinity Pave Diamond Band
Located in Weston, MA
or stack with our other gem set rings. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel set 0.10” white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trinity Pave Diamond Band
Located in Weston, MA
or stack with our other gem set rings. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel set 0.10” white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trinity Pave Diamond Band
Located in Weston, MA
or stack with our other gem set rings. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel set 0.10” white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important 19th Century Royal Siam Diamond Cluster Ring Museum-Grade Thai
Located in London, GB
fineness of 18K gold. The 15 foil-backed diamonds are all set very securely and have an approximate total
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Alex Sepkus Dome Ring with Pink and Orange Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat yellow gold dome style ring with shimmering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Alex Sepkus "Candy" Dome Ring with Pink and Orange Sapphires in 18 Karat Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
set white brilliant cut round diamonds sparkle in 18 karat oxidized yellow gold from the clusters of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari 4.59cts Emerald Diamond Platinum Estate Pinky Bulgari Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
, emerald cut, 18k yellow gold bezel set. As commonly seen in Bvlgari's Trombino design, Each side has
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.02 Carats Deep Brownish Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, showcasing a bezel-set 1.02 carats yellow diamond certified by GIA as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald Cut Emerald Platinum Ring (GIA Approx 4.90-Carats) with Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
4.90 carats. Its vivid green hue is beautifully showcased in a warm 18k yellow gold bezel setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Bonheur Ring with Citrine, Amethyst and Pale Amethyst Domed Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
The Christina Addison Bespoke BONHEUR Ring: 18kt Yellow Gold Domed Ring with faceted Cushion cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co wedding band ring 18KT platinum ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Jupiter, FL
Estate Tiffany and Co ring with diamonds in platinum bezels in 18KT yellow gold ring, stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Alexis NY White Enamel Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY White Enamel Flower Ring Small round-cut bezel-set diamonds of 0.10 carat, white enamel
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Pear Shape Diamond Cluster Ring (GIA Approx. 2.6-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
captivating natural fancy yellow hue. Set in an elegant 18k yellow gold bezel, the diamond's rich color is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

35 Carat Orange Ethiopian Opal in Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
bezel-set the stone in a heavy, bold solitaire -- over twenty grams of rich, unmistakable 18 karat gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 1.17 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
princess cut diamond engagement ring. The ring features a beautiful bezel set colorless princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.12 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.68 Carat Kite Shape Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
stones set in a beautiful bezel. Ring is made in Platinum and 18 Karat Rose Gold. Size 6.
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

14.50 Carat Green Tourmaline Jadeite Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Tourmaline surrounded by Diamonds, approx. 0.84tcw and enhanced with 8 pear shape Jadeite stones set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Tourmaline, Platinum

Alexis NY Hot Pink Enamel Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Hot Pink Enamel Flower Ring Small round-cut bezel-set diamonds of 0.10 carat
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18k Art Deco Blossom Flower Engraved Design with diamonds Band. Flower Blossom
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
. Bezel set diamonds through out the band. Marked 18k Condition: Shows signs of age, but excellent
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Platinum GIA Certified 8 Carat Oval Purple Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kind Featuring a very are Eight Carat GIA Certified Purple Tourmaline Ring Created in 18K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

3 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum Mens Link Ring
Located in Miami, FL
in an 18k gold and platinum link ring setting. The Emerald has excellent brilliance, color, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 1.62 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
marquise center 18k yellow gold bezel set sapphire with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Roman Malakov 5.58 Carats Fancy Light Yellow Marquise Cut Diamond Halo Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
color and VS2 clarity, bezel-set on a four prong setting made of 18K yellow gold. Surrounded by a halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Italian 18 K white Gold Bracelet Madeira Citrine and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An extremely attractive bracelet in 18 K white Gold that captivates wtih the fascinating color of
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Buccellati Old European Diamond Dome Ring (GIA Approx. 2.20-Carats) Platinum
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Italy circa 1960. At its center lies a bezel-set old European cut diamond, GIA-certified at an
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Domed Band
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Domed Ring Featuring a Bezel Set 0.15 Carat Round Ruby Accented by 8 Round
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

de Boulle High Jewelry Collection East-West Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
(7.94 ctw.) Diamonds (1.44 ctw.) 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luz by Houman Love Ring 18 Karat White Gold with Ruby Accent Wide Square Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, this incredible ring is truly a work of art. Gorgeous designer ring featuring a high polished 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.70 Carats Total Cushion Cut Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
classic three stone ring, this incredible piece fills the finger with sparkle. A cushion cut bezel set
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Boucheron Amethyst Single-Stone Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking 18ct white gold pinky ring from the world renowned French jewellery house
Category

Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hand Engraved Platinum 2 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Platinum Halo Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the contrast of the 18K filigree work on the side of the rings. The sapphire is bezel set, and the
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3-Stone Ring, with a Round Emerald Accentuated by 2 Fancy Yellow Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A three stone 18k yellow gold ring, that features a deep green round emerald set in platinum prongs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Old European Diamond Engagement Ring (GIA Approx. 1.4-Carat) Ruby Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite engagement ring features a dazzling approx. 1.4-carat old European cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Alexis NY Purple Mother of Pearl Enamel Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Purple Mother of Pearl Enamel Flower Ring Small round-cut bezel-set diamonds of 0.52
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

GIA 1.20 Carat I/VS1 Emerald Cut Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic yet with a modern twist, this 18k rose gold solitaire ring appeals to contemporary tastes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Eternity Band with Fancy Yellow Asscher Cut Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Eternity wedding band in 18k Yellow Gold, Bezel set 15 stones natural fancy yellow Asscher cut
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.36 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Flower Cocktail Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
6.36 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Flower Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural moonstone of 6.36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
Nice Finish Three Stones cluster ring made in 1932 . Combination of 18K Orange Gold, White Gold /or
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

4.21tcw 14K Dark Green Emerald Cut Emerald Trillion Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
, set east to west in a 14k yellow gold bezel setting. The emerald is flanked by two trilliant cut
Category

2010s Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mark Broumand 1.40 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band with Milgrain in 18k
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
color, VS1-VS2 in clarity. They are each bezel set to perfection in 18k rose gold and accented with
Category

2010s Band Rings

IGI 14K 2.57 Ct Natural Emerald Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
-green emerald weighing 2.57 ct set on the 14K white gold bezel setting design band. The ring combines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Band
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
with precious white diamonds, 18k yellow and white gold. This ring features a 0.20 carat of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Colombian Emerald Ring, 2.50 carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
confirms its prestigious origins. Set in a radiant 18K yellow gold bezel, the emerald's vibrant hue is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Estate 1.85 Ct Round and Baguette Cut 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This estate Diamond ring is 1970 ca Superbly hand crafted of solid 18 KT bicolor version Sleekly
Category

Vintage 1970s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

6 Carat TW Pinkish Red Tourmaline with Neon Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond Side Stones. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and weighs 15.5 grams. This semi-precious ring from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mark Broumand 2.20 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
graded at F-G, VS1-VS2. All of the diamonds are exquisitely matched and bezel set to perfection in 18k
Category

2010s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.33 Carat Diamond Mosaic Pave Wide Band 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 3.33ctw Diamond Mosaic Pave Wide Band Style: Women's Diamond Mosaic Style Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Raw Turquoise and Diamond Earring and Ring Set
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous multi-colored Turquoise gemstones set inside a single-cut diamond halo. Mounted in an 18k
Category

1990s Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Unheated 2 Carat Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
horizontally in an 18k yellow gold bezel with extremely fine quality baguette cut diamonds channel set all the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mark Broumand 0.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Twisted Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely diamond eternity band showcases 0.50ct of round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set in 18k
Category

2010s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.55 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and modern ring style showcasing a solitaire princess cut diamond weighing 0.55 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Classic Emerald Style" Emerald Cut, Burmese Black Jadeite Jade Engagement Ring
Located in Portland, OR
Thickness: 1.06 mm Ring Fit: Standard Material: 18k White Solid Gold Selling Unit of Measure: EA Approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White 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.