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Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Gold Ring is set with Natural Earth-mined Sapphire and diamonds. The center millgrained bezel-set oval
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.70tw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald Cut Princess Cut Diamond Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
occur in all earth mined emeralds. Bezel set, princess cut diamonds accent the center gem. This ring is
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Channel-Bezel Set Satin Finish Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold baguette and round channel-bezel set satin finish ring, containing 10 baguette and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dinh Van 18k White Gold Ring Diamond Band
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Jean Dinh Van CIRCA: 1970s MATERIALS: 18k Gold GEMSTONE: Diamond WEIGHT: 2.3 Grams
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond Green Emerald Halo Set Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
brilliant cut diamond set in bezel and surrounded by a halo of French cut emerald with milgrain detailing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.0tcw Large Tear Drop Colombian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Bezel Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an impressive vivid large Colombian emerald & diamond three-stone ring in 18K yellow
Category

2010s North American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Rare Bvlgari Green Peridot Oval 18k Yellow Gold Signet Style Bezel Rubover Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
features a top grade oval cut vivid green peridot set in a fine 18k yellow gold ring. Gemstone measures
Category

20th Century Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ring 18K Gold Geometric Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This unusual vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Italian Gold Rajola Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rajola 18K Italian Gold Turquoise & Diamond Ring This exquisite vintage ring from renowned Italian
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 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, size 6.75 (GH VS SI)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.70tw 3 Stone Colombian Emerald Princess Cut Diamond Bezel 18K Ring Present
Located in Jupiter, FL
occur in all earth mined emeralds. Bezel set, princess cut diamonds accent the center gem. This ring is
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Fancy Wedding Band - Square Emerald (Bezel) East-West
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Fancy Wedding Band – Square Emerald (Bezel) East-West This sophisticated
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.65 Carat Zambian Emerald Bezel Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely 1.65 Carat Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald Ring bezel set in18 Karat yellow gold featuring 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Carat Yellow Diamond Bezel Mosaic Statement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring centers a 5.01-carat Light Yellow elongated cushion-cut diamond in the U–V range
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 18K Gold Bezel Solitaire Ring 4.70-carat Burma sapphire No Heat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an extraordinary piece of fine jewelry: the GIA Certified 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Set
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A. Jaffe Ladies 18K Green White Gold Sapphire Rubies Diamond Cocktail Ring Set
Located in Houston, TX
stone has been removed from an old Ring and reset in a new setting. Prong Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

5.56 Carat Garnet and Channel Set Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mounted in a striking 18k white gold half-bezel that sits atop an 18k yellow gold band. The band is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Revival 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and timeless statement, this 18K white gold ring features a center round brilliant-cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
encircle the entire ring. All diamonds are bezel set in 14k yellow gold. I did not take professional
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and 18K White Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
has been crafted in 18k white gold. The ring displays five bezel set modern brilliant round cut
Category

Early 2000s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Queens, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ring, featuring one bezel set round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring 18K Gold Wide Band Round Princess
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This unusual vintage ring is crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold. It is set with two bezel set round
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ultra Wide Free Form Diamond Set Wave Ring, App. 0.16 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This yellow gold, free-form, contemporary wave ring has an ultra-wide, matte
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut bezel-set diamond measuring approximately 0.35 carats, I color, SI2 clarity
Category

Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Platinum Sapphire Diamond Bezel Petite 3 Stones Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (2) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set -Nice Brilliant White Diamonds
Category

Antique 19th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2.60ctw Cabochon Sapphire 0.45ctw Diamond Ring Set In 18K Brushed White Gold
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking 18k white gold ring showcases a bold and elegant design, featuring a 2.60 carat
Category

Mid-20th Century English Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Refined Brilliance – 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamonds This elegant ring crafted from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.2 Carat Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Cluster Ring, Bezel Ring, Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Diamond sets on bezel with cluster accents on both sides. Solid rose gold with diamonds. Metal type
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Men’s 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cushion Cluster Pinky Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and sophisticated men’s pinky ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a cushion
Category

Vintage 1970s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, sapphire, and diamond ring In 14 karat yellow gold. With a central bezel-set
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Ruby Bezel Set 18kt Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Italian craftsmen, Gabriella brings unique contemporary designs set in 18ct gold and crowned with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tresor Paris Bespoke 1.00 Carat Round Diamond 18k Gold Claw Set Band Signet Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Round brilliant white color G-H clarity VS - SI Diamond claw set ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Louis Newman Co 5.09 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Cut Bezel Set Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
protrudes. The diamond is set in a custom made 18k yellow gold bezel and shank. Currently a size 6.5 but can
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This splendid 1970s diamond cocktail ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold, presents a grand, high-top
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sa...

Mark Broumand 0.45 Carat Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring in White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ravishing diamond band showcases a 0.45ct emerald cut center diamond bezel set in an 18k white
Category

2010s More Rings

Mark Broumand 0.45 Carat Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, VS1 in clarity. It is bezel set in a satin finish, 18k rose gold setting style. Absolutely perfect for
Category

2010s More Rings

Mark Broumand 0.45 Carat Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
color, VS1 in clarity. It is bezel set in a satin finish, 18k yellow gold setting style. Absolutely
Category

2010s More Rings

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Modern Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring in 18k white gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Modern Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring in 18k white gold This modern ring is crafted in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 18K gold ring featuring a round sapphire cabochon set within a bezel of diamonds, supported
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Spiral Bypass Wrap Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring features a spiral bypass diamond design that wraps delicately
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Italian Carmelo Two-Tone 18K Gold Diamond Knot Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking two-tone ring signed Carmelo, crafted in 18K yellow and white gold with a sculptural
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Canary Diamond Emerald Ring 18K Gold, Italy
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
White & Canary Diamond Emerald Ring 18K Gold, Italy This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Set With 1.80ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, with total diamond weight 1.80ct. in an 18ct yellow-gold bezel setting. Total Diamond Weight: 1.80ct
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Ring Oval 18K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White gold. The center genuine Earth mined Pink
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Paul Morelli 18K Yellow Gold 0.53ct Diamond Geometric Ring
By Paul Morelli
Located in Southampton, PA
setting while enhancing the ring's geometric allure.At the center, a bezel-set princess-cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.18ct Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Art Deco 1.18ct diamond ring, with sweet floral pansy filigree in 18K white gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant woman’s ring is crafted in sumptuous 18K yellow gold (750‰) and features a vivid oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage Peridot and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
3.11 carats. The bezel set is accented by small colorless diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carat
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Checkerboard Citrine Twist Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
A lustrous cushion cut citrine is heightened with four bezel set brilliant cut diamonds on each
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18k Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Beautifully handcrafted in 18k gold*, this round brilliant cut diamond is bezel set and is the
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1910s Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.30 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold chevron design cocktail ring
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, Size 9.75 - 21.1g
Located in Providence, RI
materials and intricate craftsmanship. At its center sits a square-cut diamond, bezel-set in yellow gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Steven Battelle Rough Diamond 18K Gold Gibeon Meteorite Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 7 x 9 mm cushion shaped rose-cut brown diamond is hand set in a matte-finish 18K bezel with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K Gold Floral Eternity Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Buccellati Italian 18K Yellow and White Gold Floral Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring This
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Marco Bicego, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Jaipur Ring
By Marco Bicego
Located in Chicago, IL
cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.06 carat total, elegantly bezel set into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire 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.