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GIA Certified 2 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion Cut Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
prong setting with a pave diamond set bezel. The ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

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

14 Karat White Gold 0.56 Carat Marquise Natural Diamond Stackable Ring Size 6.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat White Gold Marquise Cut and Round Cut Natural Diamond Stackable Bezel Set Ring with 5
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2010s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Engagement Fashion Ring 14 Karat White Gold .55 Carat Total Weight
Located in Melbourne, FL
measures 11 mm. The ring has lots of beading with prong set and bezel set diamonds. The ring is a size 6 1
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Faceted Custom Made Moonstone Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
detailing finished by four bright brilliant cut bezel set diamonds (.08). This ring measures size 7 and is
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1960s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

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Moonstone, Yellow 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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 carat face up Bezel set emerald piecut diamond suspended on a gold ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This pair of earrings is made with 1.10 carat diamonds in composite setting giving a look of 4
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2010s Thai Anglo-Indian Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gold Diamond Mobile Earrings
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A pair of 18kt yellow gold and rose cut diamond earrings. Each earring is composed of 3 bezel set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Timeless 1.03 Carat Bezel Set European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A sparkling diamond engagement ring. Centered by a bezel set antique European cut diamond this ring
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20th Century Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Striking Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
bezel set antique European cut diamond, this ring features a halo of alternating French cut sapphires
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20th Century Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum British Inspired 0.62 carat Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful platinum and diamond ring. Centered by a bezel set antique mine cut diamond, this ring
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20th Century Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond French Cut Emerald Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful diamond and emerald engagement ring in luxurious platinum. Centered by a bezel set
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20th Century Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 0.85 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
sparkling antique European cut bezel set diamond, this ring features a unique handmade geometric inspired
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary Chic Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
bezel and pave set diamonds this ring features a nearly 4 carat cushion shaped tourmaline in a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

European Cut 1.02 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
. Located on the corners of the ring, a total of four flowers are set with a total of twenty bezel set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Glistening Art Deco Diamond French Cut Sapphire White Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
by a sparkling bezel set antique European cut diamond, this ring features a total of eight accenting
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Contemporary bezel set diamond ring made in 14k yellow gold. Total Diamond Carat Weight: .25CT
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Bezel Set Diamond Ring Size 5.25 #17710
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Bezel Set Diamond Ring Size 5.25 This beautiful ring is crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim Platinum Bezel Set Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Sophistication and modern matte finish give this diamond ring its true edge and uniqueness. From
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2010s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Platinum

Mings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond ¾ Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: mings Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 2 round brilliant = 0.45cttw Color: G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat GIA Fancy Light Yellow Bezel Set Diamond Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
set easy to west in a bezel set 18kt Yellow Gold ring 3.01 Carat GIA Fancy Light Yellow Diamond VVS2
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2010s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Bezel Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 18 round single cut = 0.36ct Color: H
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Bezel Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 9 diamonds= 1.97cttw Color: K Clarity: SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #18665
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling ring features one rose cut diamond set over another diamond underneath in
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20th Century Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Solid Round Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 0.70ctw SZ 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This bold and contemporary design is crafted in 18K white gold with sparkling bezel set round cut
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2010s French Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bezel Set Men s Diamond Pinky Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Bezel set diamond ring made in 14k yellow gold with a .52ct Transitional cut center diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Marilyn Cooperman Diamond Patinated Silver Gold Ring
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in New York, NY
Patinated Silver & 18kt Bezel Set Diamond Ring. Size 6.75. Signed MFC 2012 - 925 & 750.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Emearld Cut Bezel Set 1.06 Carats Halfway Eternity 18K WG *Natural Diamonds*
Located in New York, NY
This Eternity halfway Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring is a testament to fine craftsmanship and
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gucci .33 Carat Diamond Solitaire White Gold Engagement Ring
By Gucci
Located in Southampton, PA
of 18K white gold and boasts a single, bezel-set diamond. Ring Size: 5.0
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Gage Diamond Wide Gold Band Ring
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Southampton, PA
18K yellow gold and features a carved design studded with ~.50ct of bezel-set diamonds. Ring Size
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20th Century English Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Diamond Lily Pad 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Troy, MI
purple finish, framed in diamonds, accented with a cultured pearl and a bezel set diamond. Ring size 6
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

24K Solid Gold Hammered Textured Flower Stacker Rings with Diamond
Located in Bozeman, MT
Little Flower Bezel Set Diamond Ring with 24K Hammered Textured Gold Shank, Size 7, Single Stacking
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of our collection of antique diamond rings. This fine and impressive bezel set diamond ring has been
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1920s Unknown Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

GIA 1ct Oval Bezel Set Multi-Stone Milgrain 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
exquisite diamond ring features a captivating center stone of oval cut, weighing 1 and exhibiting a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bezel Set Men s Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This classic style men's ring featuring a bezel set diamond in the center and channel set diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bezel Set Diamond Opal Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond Details: Approx. 0.09ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Semi-Bezel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Enjoy this previously loved band ring featuring ten pieces of semi-bezel set round diamonds (I/J
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2010s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14KT Tourmaline Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
diamonds measuring .10 carats. The diamonds grade VS-SI and I-J in color. The ring is a size 7.5 and the
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Onyx Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
bezel set diamonds. In total, 6.41 carats of brilliant round diamonds lend a nod of fancy to this chic
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Bezel Set Diamond and Sapphire Anniversary Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This diamond ring features 7 beautiful blue bezel set sapphires adorned by 26 round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Princess-Cut Diamond Bezel Set Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Simply timeless. This 18k white gold solitaire ring features a lively bezel-set princess-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

13 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Two Tone 13 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring Main Diamond : 10.03 Carat Light Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Diamond Gold Bezel Set Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
which is bezel set in the center. It is accented by 1.19 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Bezel Set Two-Tone Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Custom made contemporary design diamond ring crafted in 14k two-tone white and yellow gold
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20th Century Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond

Half-Bezel Set Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Approximately .77CT round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring crafted in 14k white gold. Center
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20th Century Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Bezel Set Platinum Eternity Band Ring 1.56 Carat Diamond Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Bezel Set Platinum Eternity Band Ring 1.56 Carat Diamond Ring This is a one of a kind, handmade
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2010s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum .70 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum .70 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 6.5 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.55 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5.48ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond "Sequential Bezel Set" Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
beautiful, and further enhanced by it's round brilliant cut diamond bezel set setting. Here the jeweler
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut emerald
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20th Century Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

1.18 Carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond Platinum Bezel Set Ring
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
set ring is immense in its simplicity. Diamond is D color. VS2 clarity. GIA certification
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2010s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Bezel Set Baguette Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamond and Bezel Set Baguette Yellow Gold Engagement Ring 18kt. Yellow Gold Center Diamond: 0.97ct F-I1
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2010s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Champagne Radiant-Cut Diamond Bezel-Set Yellow Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
bezel-set in 18k yellow gold. Currently the ring is a size 6 1/2, and can be adjusted up or down, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold diamond engagement ring bezel set with one brilliant-cut diamond
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20th Century Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early European Cut Diamond Bezel Set Ring Circa 2000s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This is a stunning statement diamond ring. It features an early European cut diamond, bezel set in
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Early 2000s Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald and Trapezoid Cut Diamond Bezel Set Platinum Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
emerald-cut diamonds as well as a majestic central stone, this sublime platinum ring offers the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14KT Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold bezel set diamond stackable band ring. This band features bezel set, round
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Early 2000s Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 6 princess cut = 0.30cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 10 (please allow two
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Galaxy Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 13 round brilliant and galaxy cut= 3.40cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the bezel set diamond ring used you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 49 antique edition and 287 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a bezel set diamond ring used may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing bezel set diamond ring used — no matter the origin — is easy, but Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Oshi Jewels and H H Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and emerald cut alternatives. Finding a bezel set diamond ring used for sale for women should be easy, but there are 147 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used?

Prices for a bezel set diamond ring used can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $160,398, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,400.

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.