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English Diamond Enameled 18k Gold Harlequin Ring, circa 1890
Located in St. Catharines, ON
graduated rose diamonds, set in lozenge-shaped bezels, mounted in 18k yellow gold. English, circa 1890
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

3.00 Carat 18k White Gold Rubellite Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rubellite and diamond ring in 18-karat white gold. Polished gold setting prong set with a single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Fancy Color Diamonds Three-Stone 18K Gold Bridal Engagement Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary bridal engagement ring with a three-stone bezel set diamonds. Simplicity Large 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...

Antique Art Deco Star Set Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Platinum
Located in London, GB
. - Original Antique Art Deco Diamond Ring - Solid 18ct Gold & Platinum (Stamped) - Made in 1930’s
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with 1.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oura engagement ring is crafted in 18k Yellow gold with high-polished finish. Accented with 35
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Sapphire, Diamond, 18k White Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
. tw., all set in a beautifully hand-crafted wide 18k gold band, 19.5 mm; signed Boucheron, 4171
Category

Antique 19th Century French Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

William Levine 18K White Gold Hand Engraved Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
William Levine 18k White Gold Engagement Ring. The center stone is a 6.5 mm cubic zirconia. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Fortune Garnet and Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This David Yurman ring features a bezel-set octagonal checkerboard top garnet and 8 graduating-in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Kamioner 18K Yellow Gold Peridot and Diamond "Sequoia" Ring
By Yves Kamioner
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Yves Kamioner 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Peridot "Sequoia" Ring. There is a bell shaped charm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collection Byzantine Collection Sapphire, Diamond, 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
-SI, I-J, each bezel set in an 18k white gold Byzantine style mounting, tapering from 16.1 mm to 8.9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Greek Coin Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Greek coin ring is expertly crafted in 18k gold, blending ancient history with modern
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 0.50ct Euro Diamond and Tsavorite Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
tsavorite ring in 18K white gold. An exquisite vintage diamond and tsavorite ring, featuring a hand crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring with 1.03 Carat Round Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carousel ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum gallery with hand brushed finish face
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.73ct Cushion Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
halo ring in 18K white gold. So stunning, this gemstone and diamond ring is sure to impress. Created
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bogo 18K Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamonds Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Bogo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Heart Shaped Ring. The natural Ruby is 9.5 mm x 9.75 mm. It
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Early 2000s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Prehnite Pavé Tsavorite Champagne Diamond Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple 4-Prong 18K Rose Gold Ring crowned with muscat candy Cabochon Prehnite and pavé set with
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

AGL Certified Natural Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
., VS, G-H, bezel, channel, and bead set in an 18k yellow gold mounting, 14.60 mm tapering to 5.3 mm
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Simon G 18K White and Rose Gold Diamond and Natural Pink Diamond Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Simon G 18K Rose and White Gold Diamond and Natural Color, Natural Pink Diamond Ring. This Simon G
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

2.73 Carats Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Bezel Setting
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular emerald and diamond eternity band ring is the one for your jewelry collection. Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold 0.95 Carat Muzo Emerald Diamond Alternative Engagement Ring
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
- 18ct Yellow Gold Approx 5.5gms - 40 x Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds F-VS 0.35ct - Emerald Cut Muzo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nanis Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K
By Nanis
Located in Vienna, VA
ring in 18K yellow gold. This very stylish ring features a prong set pearl with diamond lined prongs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.22 Ct Yellow Diamond in Recycled 18K Gold Alternative Engagement Bridal Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
.22Ct yellow diamond set in recycled 18K gold in this alternative engagement bridal ring. Sputnik
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Alternative Engagement Bridal or Stacking Ring .22 Ct
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
.22Ct yellow diamond set in recycled 18K gold in this alternative engagement bridal ring. Sputnik
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Belgian Tiara Ring with Brilliant-Cut Colorless Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
10 bezel-set brilliant-cut colorless diamonds. This unique ring can be worn alone or in a stack, and
Category

2010s American Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paul Amey 18k Gold, "Sleeping Beauty" Turquoise and Diamond Dress Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
” ring is made in 18K yellow gold and platinum with a 15mm "Sleeping Beauty" Turquoise stone that is rub
Category

2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

New Ritani 1.00ctw Princess Diamond Frame Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By Ritani
Located in Vienna, VA
unique about your love. Created in cool 18K white gold, this choice showcases princess diamonds bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

8.12ct Oval Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Dublin, IE
gold with the Garnet bezel set in yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked by the Dublin Assay Office.
Category

2010s Irish Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Calliope Rose Cut Diamond Vertical Wavy Bar Ring in 18k Gold
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
diamonds in random sizes, hand set in JeweLyrie signature twist bezels, punctuated with small bezel set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Shape Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
oval shape diamond in G color SI 1 GIA certified. The center stone is set in a thin gold bezel, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Brown Diamonds in 18k Gold Fashion Ring and More Gift Ideas
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
orange, set in 18K gold bezels. The proportions and geometric shapes of the stones make it appear as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...

Amethyst 16.12 Cts , Diamond 33=2.86 Cts , 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
3 graduated diamonds (6=1.05 cts) set in a bezel. All the evenly graded diamonds are G/H in color
Category

2010s Zambian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asymmetrical Opal Ring in 18K White Gold with Halfway Pavé Diamond Band
Located in Bangkok, TH
Good-sized asymmetrical opal bezel set in 18K white gold setting decorated with milgrain detail on
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aphrodite 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in-Stock
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
white diamonds, hand set in JeweLyrie signature twist bezels, punctuated with small bezeled brilliant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Carrera y Carrera Diamond Angel Ring 18K
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Mammoth Lakes, CA
#6963.1 • Ring Size: 7 • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Weight: 11.7 Grams / 7.52 DWT • Hallmark: "CC" for
Category

1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.96 Carats Princess Cut Sapphire Half Eternity Bezel Ring Band with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
heart of this ring are dazzling princess-cut sapphires totaling 0.96 carats, each bezel-set for a secure
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Giulians 18K Rose and White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians 18 karat rose and white gold pink sapphire and diamond ring. This ring features a round
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Effy Hematian 12.66 Carat Colombian Emerald Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
in 18kt white gold, which further highlights the colorless characteristics of the diamonds. The ring
Category

2010s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Opal, Green Emeralds Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are scallop-set, creating a dazzling frame that accentuates the opal's vibrant play of colors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Yellow Gold

Seidengang Citrine Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Classic Athena Ring
By SeidenGang
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
. tw., VS , G-H, bezel set in an 18k yellow gold mounting, 16.3 X 22.5, size 3.5, marked ATHENA® GB18K©
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Autumn Diamond Gold Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
brilliant colored diamond pavé. It is shown here in 18k rose gold, but can be ordered in 18k yellow or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Renesim Broad 18K White Gold Diamond Ring with 3 Brilliants
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This broad bezel set diamond ring has a central diamond with 0.75 ct (D IF) and two side diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold pink tourmaline and diamond domed band consisting of one cabochon cut pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

2.04ct Pear Shaped Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Dublin, IE
18K white gold with the Garnet bezel set in 18K yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked by the Dublin
Category

2010s Irish Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Cushla Whiting Sapphire and Diamonds set in gold Circles Engagement Ring
By Cushla Whiting
Located in Melbourne, AU
old mine brilliant cut diamonds. Bezel set with milgraining. Diamonds are D-G colour SI clarity
Category

2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Casey Perez 18K Gold Sculptural Waved Ring with .5 Carat Oval Diamond
By Casey Perez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculptural gold ring made is made from 18k yellow gold and features a modern tiered design on
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, 2.69 Carats
Located in New York, NY
One ladies' ring set in 18K Yellow Gold with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. The diamonds are set in
Category

1990s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow and White Gold Ring with Round Diamond Weighing 1.07 Carat
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow and white gold ring, half bezel set with one Round brilliant cut diamond weighing
Category

1990s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.72 Carat White Gold Halo Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically tested 18k white gold ladies cast & diamond unity ring. Condition is very good
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with 3.08 Round Blue Ceylon Sapphire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saturnia engagement ring is crafted in 18k Yellow Gold with high-polished finish. Accented with 2
Category

2010s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Gemstone Solitaire Ring Stack, Natural Gemstone Rings, Stackable 18k Gold Rings
Located in New York, NY
solid gold. Bezel set center stones, these rings are handmade from start to finish. The bezel setting is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

New 18k White Gold High Level Diamond Dress or Engagement Halo Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
Purchased in Dublin, this One X 0.84K round brilliant cut Diamond, colour H, Clarity SI1 is bezel
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Enamel Gold Snake Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold flexible snake ring, featuring enamel green and white coiling scales, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Potts Point, NSW
A ruby and diamond ring with a central oval ruby bezel set in 18ct white gold surrounded by 4
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Cocktail Ring with 1.08 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cts. Bezel set with 1.08 carat center round brilliant cut natural fancy yellow diamond. The ring comes
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold Contemporary Madagascar Ruby and Yellow Diamond Ring, by Gloria Bass
Located in Westmount, CA
accent diamonds is the gate way to the real gem - a bezel set Madagascar ruby, surrounded by a crown of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

E. Wolfe Co. Ruby Diamond Set Ring
By E. Wolfe Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inside shank. The ring centers an 18k white gold bezel set Old European Cut diamond gauaged at
Category

Vintage 1980s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

8.90 Carat Emerald 0.90 Carat Diamond Ring in Oxidized Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold. The ring shank is made with 18K Gold and oxidized sterling silver with diamonds set on silver
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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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.