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White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Blue Enamel Ring
By Victor Mayer
Located in San Francisco, CA
18 Karat white gold ring having a diamond-shaped domed top, centering one bezel-set, square, step
Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Navette diamond ring in 18 karat white gold, wedding ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Navette diamond ring in 18 karat white gold. The ring is set with a line of five brilliant-cut
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau diamond gold platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a bezel set 1.08ct EGL certified Old European Cut diamond graded J color and VS1 clarity. This bombe
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Gold Cluster Plaque Ring
Located in Potts Point, NSW
A diamond cluster plaque ring, with a central round brilliant cut diamond bezel set in 18ct white
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 3.82cttw Mixed Cuts Diamond Cigar Band
Located in New York, NY
style. With bright burnish and bezel-set diamonds scattered all around, this ring is perfect for wearing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giulians 18K Australian Black Opal Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
fire, in an 18 karat white gold bezel setting. The sculpted plate has been pave set with round
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Amethyst and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Spartanburg, SC
18K yellow gold ring containing a bezel set hexagonal cut amethyst weighing 3.14 carats and six
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and Pink Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sasha Primak
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 18k white gold ring has a vibrant round 1.35 carat Pink Sapphire in the center with a
Category

Early 2000s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Estate Blue Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18k yellow gold. Diamonds: carat weight total of 0.18cts. Princess cut diamonds set in
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

12.36 Carat Opal Diamond Two-Color Gold Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat two-tone white and yellow gold ring featuring 1 cabochon orange opal weighing 12.36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold ring, set with 1.15ct Emerald cut diamond, GH color, VS clarity (partial bezel set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sapphire, diamond and gold cluster ring
Located in Paris, IDF
Sapphire, diamond and gold cluster ring 18ct white gold cluster ring set with an important
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Mozafarian 0.10 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Spiral Ring
Located in London, England
A refined take on contemporary design, this 18k yellow gold ring curves gently around the finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mozafarian 0.07 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Star Ring
Located in London, England
A playful balance of geometry and sparkle. This 18k yellow gold ring wraps delicately around the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lithos 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum, and Montana Sapphire Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum, Montana Sapphire Ring. The center stone is a 1.34 carat Montana
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Laura Munder Mandarin Garnet Diamond White Gold Ring
By Laura Munder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18 karat white gold ring set with one faceted cushion cut Mandarin Garnet 15.10 carats shank, under
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold A dazzling diamond cluster ring. This plaque style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Renesim Broad 1 Carat Brilliant Diamond Gold Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This broad bezel set diamond ring has a central 1ct (G VS1). The ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold 0.26ct Princess Cut Australian Argyle Pink Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
18ct white gold and diamond Astaria ring is bezel set in the centre with an extremely rare and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Gold

Contemporary Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white Pearl. The setting is accented with six bezel set Baguette cut diamonds all weighing 0.55 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Ritani 18 Karat White Gold Split Shank Half Bezel Semi Mount
By Ritani
Located in DAYTON, OH
This semi mount was designed by Ritani and made from 18k white gold. The center stone is set in a
Category

2010s Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.76 Carat Round Emerald and .25 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 3 Stone 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold, 3 stone ring, featuring a deep green round emerald set in platinum prongs
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Trapiche Emerald Diamond White and Yellow Gold Ring
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
, typified by its six-pointed ray-like pattern. It is highlighted by a yellow gold bezel within a diamond and
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

11.10 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond in 18K Casual Modern Cocktail Ring
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bead set down each shoulder. This classic lifestyle ring is made from 18K white gold. The finger size
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Julia Boss One of a Kind 18K Oval Coral and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
found exclusively at Neiman Marcus. This 18 karat yellow gold oval coral ring features her U shape
Category

2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Schilling Retro Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Set in 18KT white gold, this hand made ring holds a natural pearl, 6-6.5mm. It is clearly stamped
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Cognac Rose Cut Diamond Ring
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k white gold ring bezel set with a 3.05 carat cushion cut gray rose cut diamond. Ring size 7
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gianmaria Buccelatti Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ring shimmers with "v" designs, and set in white gold 86 Single cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carat. The
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Blossom 18k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Twist Vine Eternity Band
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
dance. The rolling and twisting texture set Blossom apart from other diamond wave eternity gold rings
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold pom pom ring, consisting of 6mm turquoise beads with a bezel set diamond on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

David Webb Enamel Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous David Webb Star Sapphire, Diamond and Enamel ring is set in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Stunning Natural Zircon Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This custom ring is set in 18k white gold and holds a bright, cognac coloured natural zircon
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
You are viewing a beautiful Emerald & Siamond ring. This ring is crafted from 18k yellow gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in QLD , AU
This ring is extraordinary with its bezel set raspberry oval cut tourmaline and glittering white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
By Jiedy Jewels
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring The center stone is an oval emerald set in a
Category

2010s Australian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Casey Perez 18K Gold Modern Arc Ring with Banded Detail and Diamond-sz 7
By Casey Perez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite yellow gold diamond ring, expertly crafted with a modern and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond

18ct Rose Gold Aquamarine, Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
brilliant cut diamonds, 0.28ct tdw, 2.35mm diameter (average) *estimated whilst set, colour - J K, clarity
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.77 Carat Diamond and Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Gainesville , FL
A stunning design by Cherie Dori, this cocktail ring is both 18K white and yellow gold with a total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Red Brown Rosecut Diamond Ring
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k rose gold ring bezel set with a 3.12 carat round red brown rose cut diamond with a brushed
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Laura Munder 26.78 Carat Peridot Diamond White Gold Ring
By Laura Munder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18 karat white gold ring , set in center is one 26.78 carats square faceted cushion cut Peridot
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.53 Carat Tourmaline, Amethyst Aquamarine Multi Stone 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 18K Gold ring is comprised of 5 emerald cut gemstones including Green Tourmaline
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Colorful Diamonds 18 Karat Recycled Gold Fashion Cocktail Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring and 4 enameled fine silver rings. Three fancy-colored diamonds are set in bezels. The rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

3.12 Carat Fancy Color Oval Diamond Gold Triple Halo Ring
Located in Naples, FL
clarity of SI and securely bezel set in the 18k yellow gold. The triple halo holds 1.03cts of round
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Clear Quartz Cabochon Solitaire Ring w/ Sapphire Accents Sz 6.75
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Clear Quartz Cabochon Ring in 18k Rose Gold Clear Quartz is 20.83 ct Features Two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jean-François Albert 18K Yellow and White Gold Amethyst Ring
By Jean-Francois Albert
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Jean-François Albert 18K Yellow and White Gold Amethyst Ring. The Amethyst is weighs 9.53 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

4.66 Carat Emerald Diamond White and Rose Gold Ring
By Imp Jewellery
Located in Toorak, Victoria
Handmade 18kt white gold and rose gold dress ring set with one 4.66ct oval cut emerald of light
Category

2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cushion-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond and White Gold Ring
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sapphire is flanked by bezel-set diamonds in this geometric ring; the hard edges of the trapezoid
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Moonstone Pink Spinel Diamond and White Gold Statement Ring
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
within a ring formed from bezel-set pink spinels in an open design. The ring is finished with a flower
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Spinel, 18k Gold

Green Goddess Galactic Ring in Australian Opal, Emeralds and Diamonds Gold Ring
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
diamonds and made in 18K green gold. The texture and finish provide intricate details, soft finish to the
Category

2010s North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

3.60 Carat GIA Cert Pink Diamond/Platinum/18k. Ring by Anthony Gerard DiMaggio
Located in Birmingham, MI
(GIA New York Report attached) adorns the ring top. The rare tear drop shaped diamond, set securely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

18ct Rose Gold Ruby No Heat and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
karat rose gold, complimented by a stunning polished finish design. One ladies - 18ct rose gold dress
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Citrine Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary 18K yellow gold wide band ring bezel set with 2 Emerald cut Citrines and 16 baguette
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Etoile Diamond Twist Band in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Twist Band in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. (12) Round Brilliant Cut
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Circa 1960's, this unique 18k yellow gold tiered cluster style ring features six round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct White Gold Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Emeralds, sapphires and diamonds, crafted with eighteen karat white gold, featuring a stunning set
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Natural Thai Ruby Oval and Cabochon Square Diamond Handmade Ring 18k 2.64 Carat
By Mark Areias Jewelers
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Designed and hand fabricated by Mark Areias Jewelers designed in 18 karat yellow gold and set with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Rotating Center Band Princess Cut Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Piaget
Located in Naples, FL
Piaget 18k yellow gold band with an approximate .15cts tw princess cut diamond bezel set in
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.