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Compass Solitaire Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring w/ Diamonds under Bezel
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
In the images is the 18K White Gold ring with 1.01 ct centre diamond set in compass 4 claw prongs
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.03 Tcw Emerald Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band 18K Natural Diamond Bridal Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Natural Diamond Bridal Ring Golden Collection Emerald diamond bezel set in 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Bezel set 0.60ct Chestnut Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This elegant bezel set 0.60ct chestnut diamond ring in 18ct Yellow Gold is a true testament to
Category

Vintage 1960s British Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.70ctw Diamond Bezel Set Milgrain Eternity Wedding Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
consideration is a previously owned diamond bezel set milgrain eternity wedding band in 18K yellow gold. On your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Bezel Ring with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Laredo, TX
hue and association with wisdom and royalty. Set in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold (18KY), the sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alternating Pear shape Diamond 18k Gold Bezel Set Halfway Band, Anniversary Band
By Sabrina A Inc
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alternating 2.00 ct Pear shape Diamond 18k Gold Bezel Set Halfway Band These pear shape diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Baguette Diamond Bezel Band White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Baguette Diamond Bezel Band in 18K White Gold. (2) Baguette Diamonds weighing 0.07 carat total
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear shape Diamond 18k Gold Bezel Set Eternity Band, Full Eternity Wedding Band
By Sabrina A Inc
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear shape Diamond 18k Gold Bezel Set Eternity Band. Highly crafted 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Custom Made Bubble Ring with 1.02 Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Custom made bubble ring with 1.02 bezel set diamonds set in 18 karat white gold VS clarity EF
Category

2010s Canadian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Ring Bezel Set with Emerald Cut Tanzanite and Pavé Set Diamonds
By Barry Kronen
Located in Chicago, IL
18K white gold ring bezel set in center with emerald cut Tanzanite weighing about 1.16cts and 121
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Doves 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring w/ Oval Cabochon Pink Opal Bezel Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cabochon-cut Pink Opal ring, with bezel-set diamonds, set in 18K yellow gold. Finger size 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Overlapping Three Bezel Set Diamonds with Dotted Gold Fancy Band Cocktail Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
Total Ring Carat Weight: 0.40cts Diamond Clarity: VS1 Diamond Color: G Gold Purity: 18k Gold Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Three-Row Diamond Bezel Ring in White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Three-row diamond bezel ring in 18kt white gold. Set with 75 round brilliant diamonds totaling
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Bezel Diamond Ring, Brown Diamond Half-Moons, Hand Engraved Stars
Located in Toronto, CA
Harvest Moon Ring 18K Yellow Bezel Diamond Ring set with West Australian origin Medium Champagne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.29 Carat Radiant Cut East-West Bezel Set Diamond Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
Introducing a breathtaking 2.29 carat radiant cut diamond, beautifully bezel set horizontally in an
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold, Black Rhodium, Eternity Band is Bezel Set with 1.02 carat of Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An 18k white gold eternity band with black rhodium plating is bezel set with ten (10) Square
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sasha Primak 18K White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring
By Sasha Primak
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Sasha Primak 18K White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring. The top of the ring measures 12.08 mm x
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

20.16 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Bezel Ring
By Rina Limor
Located in New York, NY
. Ring is set in 18K white gold and diamonds and is a size 7. Green tourmaline 20.16cts Dia. 1.72cts
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.25ct Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Engagement Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold and Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This ring would make the perfect engagement ring set with a Old European Cut Diamond weighing
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18k White Gold Rubellite Cabochon Ring with Diamond Bezel and Ruby Accents Sz 7
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Rubellite Cabochon Ring Features Oval Cabochon-Cut Rubellite Set Horizontally Appx
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Debra Navarro Five Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Bezel Set
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
gold, and features five bezel set, natural colored diamonds (two pear shape, two cushion, and one oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Bezel Design Ring Set with a Brilliant Cut Diamond
Located in Antwerpen, BE
0.12ct set in 18kt white gold ring. diamond has a very light champagne color and is of VVS purity. can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Band Ring Set All Around with Bezel Set Marquise Shape Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
18 K yellow gold band ring bezel set all around with 19 Marquise shaped diamonds weighing 2.38cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.00 Emerald Cut Bezel Set Engagement Diamond Ring, 0.75 Carat Center Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful 0.75 ct. emerald cut diamond set in a bezel setting. 0.25 ct. round cut diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.98 Carats Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring Band in Bezel Setting and 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular ruby and diamond eternity band ring is the one for your jewelry collection. Set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Design Engagement Ring Set with a Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Antwerpen, BE
adorable, antique-looking classy bezel design engagement ring. a beautiful rose cut diamond of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Debra Navarro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Line Band Ring 1.09 Carats Bezel Set
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
along life’s journey. Hand-made with 18-karat recycled yellow gold, and featuring five bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

.48 Carat Bezel Set Rose Cut Diamond Ring with Matte 18 Karat Gold Hammered Band
By Dianna Rae Jewelry
Located in Lafayette, LA
.48ct Bezel Set Rose Cut Diamond Ring with Matte 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Band This ring was
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamond in Modern Yellow Gold Bezel Set Mount
Located in New York, NY
a custom, handmade 18K yellow gold bezel set mount with milgrain around the stone. A sweet ring
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tanzanite Cocktail Ring Modern Unique Style Pave Diamonds Bezel Set Gemstones
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds and gems will be like what was in the original. We can make the ring in either 18K white gold or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Gem-Set Buckle Ring
By David Webb
Located in Greenwich, CT
David Webb buckle ring in 18k yellow gold, set with alternating graduated cabochon gemstones and
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Diamond Bezel Band in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co Diamond Bezel Band in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. (10) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mikimoto Diamond, 18K White Gold “Pinky” Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (8) full-cut diamonds, 0.20 carat weight, VS, G-H, alternating bezel and prong set across
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18K Gold 0.6 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
One-ladies Antique 18K gold ring with central round brilliant cut diamond is bezel set and engraved
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Eternity Band 0.45 Carat of Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
One (1) 18k white gold eternity band contains twenty-five (25) bezel set Round Brilliant Cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lithos 18K White Gold Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring. The natural emerald is channel set. It weighs 1.38
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise and diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Cabochon turquoise ring in 18k yellow gold with approximately 0.28 carats in bezel set diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Seidengang Topaz Diamond Signet Ring Yellow Gold
By SeidenGang
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Seidengang Topaz Diamond Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. A rectangular Topaz weighing 14 carats is
Category

2010s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bogo 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Set with Diamonds
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Bogo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Set. There is a cubic zirconia, bezel set, in the center of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Set Five Stone Ring in 18ct White and Yello
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond bezel set five stone ring is a testament to early 20th-century
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 18k White Gold Ring 0.72 Carat Diamond set with 0.20 Cts Diamonds
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
stone, set with four claws, around which are set diamonds in a pearl setting of brilliant brilliance for
Category

2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Sepkus 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Combo
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Westlake Village, CA
The custom Alex Sepkus 18k yellow gold and diamond ring is an exquisite piece of jewelry that will
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Coiled Etruscan Style Band with Bezel-Set Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Etruscan style ring is made of hand-coiled 18K gold wires in heart shapes, bezel-set
Category

Early 2000s American Etruscan Revival Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Dublin, IE
A bright colourful orange Sapphire 8X6mm (1.4ct.) is partial bezel set in white gold. The band of
Category

Early 2000s Irish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring in Gold 18k, Wedding Sapphire Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Sapphire diamond cluster ring in white gold 18 karats. The bezel is set with an oval cut sapphire
Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Georgian 18K gold half hoop 5 diamond ring
Located in Versailles, FR
bezel set in silver, which is typical to the era. The shank of the ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold
Category

Antique 18th Century French Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Black Diamond Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A hybrid between a rose cut and emerald cut black diamond is set with a sharp bezel setting and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set Of Three Gem Diamond Gold Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond rings. Each ring has two full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .20cts, bezel set, with
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Textured 18 Karat Gold Open Ring-Multi Shape Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Bezels
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
gold and multi-shaped diamonds (0.29 carats) set in 18 Karat palladium white gold. The artist’s
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Stackable Eternity Band with 0.51 Carat of Bezel Set Diamond
Located in Coral Gables, FL
One (1) 18k White Gold eternity band contains sixteen (16) bezel set Round Brilliant Cut diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cognac and White Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
embellished with cognac-colored diamonds in a bezel setting. This Indian-style ring is made of 18-karat white
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jorg Heinz "Trias Mystery Ring" 18K White Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Jorg Heinz "Trias Mystery Ring" 18K White & Rose Gold Diamond Ring. This ring has three parts
Category

2010s German Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold 4.82 Carat Rustic Rosecut Diamond Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, set on a hammered gold band. Recycled 18 Karat Gold Oval Rosecut Diamond, 4.82ct, salt + pepper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lithos 18K Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring. The sapphire is natural and weighs 3.39
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kian 18K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Ring
By Kian Design
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Kian 18K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Ring. This ring has a total of 0.58 carats. The center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold and Diamonds Princess Cut Blue Topaz Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant 18K Gold and Diamonds Princess Cut Blue Topaz Ring Embrace sophistication with our 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.37ct. Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Dublin, IE
15X11mm. The ring is handmade in 18K white gold with the Emerald bezel set in 18K yellow gold. The ring
Category

Early 2000s Irish Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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.