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Golden Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 8.24 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are echoed down the sides of the ring. The 18k yellow gold band is set with round, brilliant-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Filigree Floral Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.12ctw (approx.) (2) Synthetic Blue Stone - French Triangular Cut - Bezel Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
7.30ct Pink sapphire and round brilliant diamond cocktail ring in 18k white gold. Featuring the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.36 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond East West Bezel Unisex Ring
Located in Miami, FL
pictured listing features an 18K white gold wide bezel men's setting showcasing the diamond's highly
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

.76 Carat GIA Diamond, Handmade Florentine Style Band Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
handcrafted Italian Florentine style ring. The diamond is set in an 18k yellow gold bezel adorned with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold, Citrine, Onyx, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, citrine, onyx, and diamond cocktail ring. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a
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20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mark Broumand 0.45 Carat Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring in Platinum
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

Emerald Cut Emerald Bezel Set Halo Ring (Approx. 2.20-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Emerald at its center, elegantly bezel-set in luxurious 18k yellow gold. The vibrant emerald is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Black South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A radiant black south sea pearl sits at the heart of this 18K white gold statement ring, accented
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Father
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.48
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 4.40 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold bezel with sparkling diamond accents. The center stone has bright, medium green color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow White Gold Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring – 1.45 ct G VS Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Make a refined statement with this exquisite 18K two-tone gold marquise cluster ring, masterfully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
18k yellow gold, this ring features a central 1ct oval cut emerald, which is held within a bezel
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Men s Modern Black Jade and Diamond Ring - 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon black jade ring, prong set in 18k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

5 Carat Marquise Emerald Baguette Diamond Channel 18K Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
bezel set emerald and graduated channel set baguette cut diamonds. Details: Item Type: Statement Ring
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1990s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 3.5ctw Pear Cut Tourmaline Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Pear Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Pink Color
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Substantial 18k White Gold 3.60ctw Sapphire Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 2.0ctw (approx.) 124 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel & Pave Set -Brilliant White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Solitaire Engagement Ring in Bezel Setting
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Hand made 18 carat yellow gold ring with one brilliant cut Diamond rub-over set in white 18 carat
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden Beryl and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 2.76 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set with brilliant white diamonds adorning the lovely textured band. This gold on gold toned ring goes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Emerald Round Concentric Target Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Calibre Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Green Color - Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18K White Gold Rectangular Black Onyx Circular Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Shank maximum width: 2.90 mm Weight: 6.14 grams 18K White Gold diamond and onyx antique cocktail ring
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

5.88 Carat Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with exceptional color and brilliance. Bezel-set in a handmade, 18k yellow gold ring, this gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K White Yellow Gold 1.10ctw Citrine 0.30ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking contemporary ring is crafted in 18k white and yellow gold, showcasing an
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1990s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.04 Carat Pear Shape K VS Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Modern Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: A sleek and contemporary engagement ring featuring a bezel-set 1.04-carat pear-shape diamond
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Australian Sapphire Old European Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
in excellent condition. Signs of wear are consistent with age. Bezel Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.62 Carat Cushion Yellow Diamond Halo 18k Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features a 0.62-carat square cushion shape natural yellow diamond bezel set. A
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique European-Cut Diamond Ring in 18k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This exquisite antique ring is crafted in 18k white gold and showcases a bezel-set European-cut
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Band Ring 18k Gold Cabochon Ruby Diamond AGL Certificate
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Bulgari band ring made 18k gold, featuring cabochon ruby and diamonds. The ring comes
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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

4.04 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Handmade in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisitely handmade 18k white and yellow gold ring features a gem 4.04 carat tanzanite in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Two Tone Gold Oval Citrine Diamond Ring Size 6.75 #16452
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage GAI Certified 18K Two Tone Gold Citrine Diamond Ring Size 6.75 This stunning ring is set
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Solid Gold 2.89ctw Cabochon Sapphire Ruby Diamond Navette Shape Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (29) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Marquise Cut - Prong & Half Bezel & Bezel Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rectangle Emerald Shape Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds on shoulders. The intense pink sapphire is in bezel setting. The diamonds each set into an
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Unique Wide Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Red Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Green Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring French Signed BJ
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy ring featuring a 5.30-carat round faceted green tourmaline set in 18 karat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Turquoise Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous turquoise and diamond ring! Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring features a central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 18k Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite moonstone and diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 18k white gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra 18K Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Ring VC06-110725
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond.Offered in estate condition, this Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Lapis Lazuli
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
, fame, success, and prosperity. Designed with square cut diamond set in center in 18K gold bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Constance Collection 18K Noble Gold Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Houston, TX
. Bezel Set in 18 Karat White Gold with: One (1) princess-cut natural diamond: Measurements: 1.70mm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Art Deco Style Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Art Deco style ring. In 18 karat white gold filigree setting (with a yellow gold
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18K White Gold Thalassa Ring with Blue Sapphires Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, US
Art Deco ring featuring 0.69 carat of Blue Sapphires and 1.41 carats of Diamonds set in 18K White
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2010s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

24.39 Carat Spessartite Garnet Cabochon and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For a look that is regal and refined, look no further than our 18k yellow gold signature band set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Band Ring with 1.78-Carat Aquamarine and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A sophisticated 18K white gold band ring featuring an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Cabochon Coral and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
diamonds totaling approximately 2.06 carats, meticulously set to enhance sparkle and depth. Crafted in 18K
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Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 18k white gold setting displays a feature bezel set 0.17 Ct modern brilliant round cut diamonds
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1990s English Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extravagant 1970s 18K yellow gold dome ring showcases a luxurious 16-carat oval cabochon pink
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

6.16 Carat Aquamarine in 18k Yellow Gold, Hand Engraved Ring with Diamonds
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful handmade ring features a sparkling 6.16 carat oval aquamarine set in 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Round Diamond 18k Gold Solitaire Criss Cross Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold ring set with a fine natural round brilliant cut diamond
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Diamond Ribbed Stacking Thin Band Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Green Emerald and Natural Diamond Stacking Ring, Set in 18K Yellow Gold. Set with eye-clean
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2010s North American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Colombian Emerald Cabochon Diamond Silver 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Transparent medium green in color and set in a gold bezel with silver surround Bead set with rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

8.37 ct. Pear Shape Peridot and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.37 carats. It is bezel set in our signature brushed and engraved 18k yellow gold setting. Pear shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18k Two Tone Gold 1.32ctw Round Ruby w/ Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Half Bezel Set - Brilliant Light Brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Victorian ring, made of silver and 18k gold, features enamel and diamond. The ring has
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold 0.43ctw Old Diamond Etched Rectangular Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Cut - Bezel & Pave Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - G-I
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Diamond Ladies Ring 18K Yellow White Gold 0.20 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary ring is made of 18k yellow gold set with 0.20 cts diamond in bezel setting. The
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2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.25 CTW Round Diamonds 18K White Gold Classic collection Bypass Ring
Located in Paramus, NJ
Overview: The Classic Collection’s bypass ring features 1.25 carats of round diamonds set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Dome Ring. A very rare yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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.