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1970s Cabochon Cut Boulder Opal 1.52ct Sapphire and 1.28ct Diamond Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
integrated, hallmarked ring loop attachment which is accented with a bezel set modern brilliant round cut
Category

Vintage 1970s German Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Santos 100 Large Automatic Two Tone Diamond Watch W200728G
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Large Automatic Two Tone Diamond Watch W200728G 18kt yellow gold and stainless
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

AGL Certified 9.55 Carat No Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Detachable Ring To Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
the ring are pave set 54 round cut diamonds that dazzle the shank. Details:  ✔ Item type: Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 3.04 Carats Pear Shape Sapphire Diamond Floral Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
with a beautiful flower motif on a beaded bezel setting. Accented by a round brilliant cut diamond, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14k "Diamonds-by- the-Yard" Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
chain. The chain is interrupted by 7 bezel-set diamonds, which have an approximate total carat weight of
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby AA Akoya Stud-Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond -cut rubies are set in delicate flower design, employed innovative technology
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Crafted with rectangular shape in solid platinum and yellow gold of 18 karats. Embellished with engine
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, S...

Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
channel-set rubies rest in an elegant looping design, and a bezel-set diamond and lustrous natural pearl
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Antique 1910s 4.83 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold chain. The pierced decorated Art Nouveau design frame is ornamented with a feature bezel set oval
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 4.12 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 18" fine curb chain via a flared ring loop attachment
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Art Nouveau Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the mark for 18k gold (18ct). This antique gemstone pendant brooch is supplied with an independent
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Art Nouveau Garnet and Yellow Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The impressive Art Nouveau design pendant is set in an openwork
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1930s Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut diamond, suspended from an individual bezel set drop to the center of the design. The surrounding
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Peridot Sapphire Earings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
evoke a sense of joy and vitality, which entertain your eyes and elevate your fashion and mood. 18 K
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Peridot Sapphire Earings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
evoke a sense of joy and vitality, which entertain your eyes and elevate your fashion and mood. 18 K
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Peridot, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This antique floral sapphire pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 18" fine trace
Category

Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990s 13.50 Carat Blue Topaz and Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 18" curb chain via an integrated ring loop attachment to the upper
Category

1990s Unknown Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
the solid gold bezel art-deco setting exemplified by the mix fancy shape polki diamond cluster
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye...

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
, sapphires, and emeralds. In 1969 he won the award for two separate designs, one ring set with diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1930s Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" 18k white gold trace chain via an integrated ring loop to the upper border of the design, and secures
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique 1.28 Carat Diamond and Enamel Miniature Portrait Pendant in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
feature 0.48Ct pear cut diamond. The pendant suspends from a 46cm/18", 18k white gold trace chain which
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

1890 Art Nouveau French 18 Karat Gold and GIA Certified Natural Pearl Bracelet
Located in Lexington, KY
pattern. The links are joined by an 18k gold link that is accented by a bezel set of soft white natural
Category

Antique 1880s Art Nouveau Chain Bracelets

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 13.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 3.27 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
white gold figaro style chain via an individually bezel set eight-cut diamond link to either side of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1.92 Carat Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bezel setting and shaped pavé settings. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 16
Category

Vintage 1920s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHAUMET Anneau watch
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
. 18k yellow gold bezel set with 12 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.60 carats. Black lizard leather
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Antique 30.41 Carat Aquamarine and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a contemporary 18k yellow gold 45.72cm/18" trace chain via an integrated, hinged ring loop
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby, Sapphire and Seed Pearl 21k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with four 2mm seed pearls and a bezel set ruby. A three dimensional tied bow ornaments the upper
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold

2.66 Carat Vivid Green Minor Oil Muzo Mine Colombian Emerald Floating Necklace
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold encompassed by 38 tension set princess cut diamonds. The back of the gives the effect
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Laura Gallon Graduated Akoya Pearl and Mandarin Garnet Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, US
Graduated Akoya Pearls and bezel-set diamonds emanate from two trillion-cut Mandarin Garnets to
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1916 Baron von Leuhusen Cigarette Box Silver 0.85 ct Sapphire Gold /132gr
Located in SE
in 1916. The button of the lock mechanism with top in 18K Orange Gold bezel holding natural Blue
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold

Antique European Round Locket Pendant / 3.97 gr
Located in SE
frontal side. One Internal bezel for image inside. All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. Bail hallmarked 18K
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
bezel set (original) synthetic ruby surrounded by 10 claw set brilliant cut diamonds, all on an openwork
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, ...

1904 Art Nouveau Nordic Locket Pendant Sapphire Pearls solid 18KGold / 5.25gr
Located in SE
120-year-old Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with two Sapphires Ø 2.75 mm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

de GRISOGONO Allegra 25 S01
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
gaps. A subtle play on volume, contrast and perspectives reveals 29 polished or diamond-set rings
Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Fred Leighton Oval Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
A fine oval peridot weighing 31.14 carats is set in a bezel of 18 karat yellow gold flanked with a
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Faceted Moonstone White Diamond Rose Gold Ring, Erich Zimmermann
By Erich Zimmermann
Located in Dallas, TX
moonstone set in tube-shaped prongs accented with five bezel-set round brilliant-cut F/vs1 white diamonds
Category

2010s German Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
link, with a sparkling old European Cut diamond bezel set at the center, and matching filigree back. An
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Brilliant White Diamond Stud + Detachable Rock Crystal Earrings, Susan Sadler
By Susan Sadler
Located in Dallas, TX
brilliant-cut F/vs1 white diamonds totaling 0.18 carats bezel-set and accented in satin-finished 18.5k
Category

2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k...

2.43 Carat Oval Spessartite Garnet Pave Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
bezel set sideways Spessartine in a beautiful handmade dome 18k yellow gold setting with a cluster of 45
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.04 Carat Round Red Tourmaline Diamond Mid-Century Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
/red round bezel set center tourmaline accented with 6 tapered baguettes and 2 round diamonds a
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold, 9.62 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-engraved 18k yellow gold bezels. The tourmalines display a striking pinkish red color and are extremely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Mark Patterson Two-Tone Bezel Set Diamond Ring
By Mark Patterson
Located in Spartanburg, SC
Platinum and 18K gold bezel set diamond ring. The diamond weighs 0.91 carat and G color, SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Contemporary Design Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Precision Set
Located in Spartanburg, SC
Platinum and 18K diamond ring containing a 1.01 round brilliant cur diamond, G color, SI2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.42 Multi Shape Diamond Ring, Bezel Set in 18k Gold
Located in Calabasas, CA
of white pear, oval, heart and emerald cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold.
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dome Gold ring, Bezel set, 0.3CT Old Mine Diamond, 18k Gold, vintage stayle ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
GYPSY RING - Vintage Style Ring 0.3 CT Old Mine Natural Diamond, Solid 18k Yellow Gold, Gold Ring
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Dome RING, Bezel set Ring, 0.3CT Old Mine Diamond, 18k Gold Matte Finish
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
GYPSY RING - Vintage Style Ring 0.3 CT Old Mine Natural Diamond, Solid 18k Yellow Gold, Matte
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Diamond Bezel Stackable Band Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Bezel Stackable Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 0.15
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Diamond Bezel Stackable Band Ring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Bezel Stackable Band Ring in 18K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 0.15
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Diamond Bezel Stackable Band Ring Rose Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Bezel Stackable Band Ring in 18K Rose Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 0.15
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.85 Tcw Asscher Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity 18k Gold, Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.85 tcw Asscher Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity 18k Gold , Natural Diamond Ring Golden Collection
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Renesim Bezel Set Diamond White Gold Eternity Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This modern eternity ring in 18K white gold features bezel-set diamonds (G VS) full circle. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Tcw Oval Diamond Bezel Set Halfway Band 18k Gold Band, Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50 tcw Oval Diamond Bezel Set Halfway Band 18k Gold Band, Natural Diamond Ring Golden Collection
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Ritani Micropave Bezel Set Diamond Ring
By Ritani
Located in Spartanburg, SC
clarity. The diamond is surrounded by a platinum bezel set with microwave diamonds. The sides of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.40 tcw Heart Shaped Natural Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band Ring 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.40 approx tcw Heart Shaped Natural Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band Ring 18k Gold Golden
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold 0.70ct Bezel Set Ruby with 0.36ct Round cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold 0.70ct Bezel Set Ruby with 0.36ct Round cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Metal: 18K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Bezel Set Solitaire Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous Diamond solitaire ring in 18ct White Gold is the epitome of elegance and simplicity
Category

Vintage 1970s British Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Gapped Set in Fancy Triple 18k Gold Band Cocktail Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
Diamond Bezel Gapped Set in Fancy Triple 18k Gold Band Cocktail Ring This piece has been designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.