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Bezel Set Graduated Diamond Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
, G color and total 0.16 carats. They are set in a bezel style in 18 karat white gold totaling 2.1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Two Tone Gold 1.60ctw Bezel Oval Ruby Diamond 14.9mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - F/G Color - VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Platinum Oval Bezel Pink Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Bar Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Clean Pink Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Platinum Gold Single Round Diamond Bezel Set Black Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary black enamel 18 Karat yellow gold and round cut diamond ring, ca 1980. 18k yellow
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

18 Karat Rose Gold 0.42 Cttw Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
cut diamonds = 0.42 Cttw each individually set in milgrain edged bezels for a stunning look on its own
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.42 Cttw Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
brilliant cut diamonds = 0.42 Cttw each individually set in milgrain edged bezels for a stunning look on its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Marquise Diamond (Approx. 0.70-Carats) Bezel-Set Band, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
. Handcrafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, the band showcases a seamless arrangement of dazzling diamonds, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Yellow Gold Bezel Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring features a fine, 7.26 carat Sleeping Beauty Mine turquoise cabochon. It is bezel set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Pink Sapphire Bezel Set 18K Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Pink Sapphire has been hand set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel setting to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pin...

18k Gold 25.72ct Oval Step Cut Bezel Kunzite Solitaire w/ Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking kunzite and diamond cocktail statement ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold

New 18k Gold 1.94ctw Milgrain Bezel European Diamond 5 Stone Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent diamond band ring was newly crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features 5 old
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold GIA Bezel Triangular Ruby Solitaire Pave Diamond Dome Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a GIA certified natural
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond (Approx. 1.10-Carats) Emerald Bezel-Set Eternity Band, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
every movement. Each diamond and emerald is securely bezel-set, offering both durability and refined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
grams of 18 karat white gold. The diamonds go all the way around the band and are surrounded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Illusion Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Princess Cut Diamonds set in Invisible Setting and Bezel set in 18k Yellow Gold. Ring is size 5.75. The
Category

20th Century North American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Topaz Half Bezel Diamond Square Shape Vintage Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified vintage geometric Natural Orange Topaz and Diamond Ring, set in 18K Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 4.65 carat cabochon jade 18k yellow gold bezel ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, set in warm 18k yellow gold. Flanking the center stone are eight baguette cut diamonds totaling
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold AGL No Heat Yellow Ceylon Sapphire Princess Diamond Half Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
channel set, fine quality princess cut diamonds in which wonderfully complement the ring and add an
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Oval Cut Natural Blue Sapphire Bezel Diamond East West Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond Stacking Ring, Set in 18K White Gold. Featuring a
Category

2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

New 18k Gold 1.66ct GIA Round Diamond Baguette Halo Sapphire Bezel Milgrain Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
from solid 18k white gold. This very well made ring features a stunning, GIA certified, round brilliant
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.32ct Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Bezel Set Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking 3.32ct emerald cut lab grown diamond ring is captivating! The emerald cut's long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Custom Bazel Set Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold bezel set diamond ring containing 0.26 cts tw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handmade 4 Carat Black Diamond Bezel Set Rose Cut Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
4.00 carat rose cut black diamond that is bezel set. It also has 0.06 carats of pave diamonds that are
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diana M. Custom Bazel Set Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold bezel set diamond ring containing 0.25 cts tw (GH VS SI)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel with Diamond Accents
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring A Bezel-set 3.07 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Accented by 16
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carelle 18k Yellow Gold 0.62ct Bezel Yellow Sapphire Diamond Matte Finish Ring
By Carelle
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.60ct (exact) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - VS Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

New 18K Yellow Gold GIA Bezel Heart Sapphire Tsavorite W/ Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and very well made ring is newly crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 K White and Rose Gold Three Stone Ring Aquamarine Diamonds Gübelin Lucerne
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless 18 K white Gold and rose Gold three Stone Ring featuring a bezel set Aquamarine
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Double Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 12 round brilliant cut = 0.24cttw Color: I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 3.01 Ct I/VVS2 Cushion Diamond 18K Pave/Bezel Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Cushion I/VVS2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a gorgeous 18k gold Pave set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

NEW 18k Gold 0.63ct Milgrain Bezel Round Diamond 5 Stone Stack Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - G/H Color
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18KYG/Platinum Cushion Ruby Bezel Set Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ring is a beautiful bezel set ~8.50 carat cushion Burma No Heat ruby; accompanied with an AGL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Round Flush Bezel Set Chunky Statement Cocktail 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Round Flush Bezel Set Chunky Jumbo Statement Cocktail Rose Gold Ring 18K Rose Gold 2.50 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Round Flush Bezel Set Chunky Statement Cocktail 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Round Flush Bezel Set Chunky Statement Cocktail 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring 18K Rose Gold 2.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Boulder Opal Diamond Ring. 18k Gold Genuine Opal Diamond Set Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Australian Boulder Opal Cabochon Bezel set. Accented with Diamonds. Stunning for any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.75 Cts East West Half Bezel Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This stunning 0.75 carat ring features a beautiful emerald-cut diamond set in a solitaire style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.42 Cttw Bezel Set Diamond Stackable Eternity Band Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
cut diamonds = 0.42 Cttw each individually set in milgrain edged bezels for a stunning look on its own
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini 6.27ct Baguette Calibre Ruby Ring with Bezel Set Diamond
Located in New York, NY
single G color round brilliant bezel set diamond, expertly set in 18 karat yellow gold. Ruby total carat
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Star of David 9 Karat Yellow Gold Bespoke British Made Faith Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Star of David on one side and a brilliant bezel-set round brilliant cut natural diamond on the other. A
Category

2010s British Modern Rings

Materials

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

9.50 Carat Pear Shape East West Diamond Bezel Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 9.50 ct. pear shape diamond. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and set sideways in the east to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Boulder Opal Diamond Ring. 18k Gold Genuine Opal Diamond Set Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Australian Boulder Opal Cabochon Bezel set. Accented with Diamonds. Stunning for any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

18k Confetti wide band. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Star Bezel Gypsy ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Gypsy Bezel set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 0.31ctw diamonds 0.65ct Natural Ruby 0.53ct
Category

1990s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

New 18k Yellow Gold GIA D VVS2 0.79ct Oval Diamond East West Bezel Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set -D Color - VVS2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 18k Yellow Gold GIA .70ct Marquise Bezel Diamond Matte Finish E-W Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Marquise Cut - Nice Cut - Bezel Set- I Color - SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jemma Wynne Emerald and Diamond Pear bezel set "Kissing Ring"
By Jemma Wynne
Located in Englewood, NJ
Our one-of-a-kind two stone ring is constructed in our rich 18K yellow gold and deep green colored
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Wire Brush Finish Band Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This exquisite 18 karat white and yellow gold diamond band offers a modern yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA 2.5 Carat Radiant Three-Stone Curved Bypass 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

22.18 Carat Colombian Emerald Bezel 18K Gold Vintage Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified Insignificant Oil Pastel Green Natural Colombian Emerald Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Category

Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Tanisa Nahata Diamond Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with Milgrain in 18KYG
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Diamond & Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...

Tanisa Nahata Diamond Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with Milgrain in 18KWG
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Diamond & Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...

Minimalist Bezel Set Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Signet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Refined and radiant, this 14K Solid Gold Diamond Ring features a single, brilliant diamond set in a
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Solid 18k White Gold Gia 1.89ctw Pear Cut Bezel Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - H Color - IF Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bezel Set Oval Cut Green Tourmaline and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Green Tourmaline, Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Confetti wide band. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Star Bezel Gypsy ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 0.31ctw diamonds 0.65ct Natural Ruby 0.53ct Natural Sapphire 0.25 Natural
Category

1990s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Tanisa Nahata Diamond Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with Milgrain in 18KRG
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Diamond & Turquoise Bezel Set Ring with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 1...

GIA Certified 5 Carat Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
, beautifully accentuated by its refined bezel setting in 18K yellow gold — a design that enhances both the
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
bezel style in 18 karat white gold totaling 3.0 grams. This classic ring is simple and elegant and is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.