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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

10 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Galaxy Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 15 round brilliant and galaxy cut= 2.94cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Galaxy Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 11 diamonds= 3.17cttw Color: K Clarity: SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wempe 18k 2 Tone Diamond Wedding Ring Bezel Set
By Wempe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DIAMOND RING Specifications: main stone: DIAMOND ROUND carat total weight: approx. 0.46ct
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.25cttw Color: H
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.52 Carat Half Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This half bezel engagement ring featuring a GIA certified 1.52CT Round Brilliant Cut Diamond with G
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring Platinum 1.32cttw
Located in New York, NY
An infinite blaze of round brilliant cut diamonds is exquisitely displayed in this bezel set
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2010s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Two Color Gold Ring with Bezel and Pave Set Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with pave and bezel set diamonds. This ring has a round cut bezel set stone with an approximate carat
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20th Century American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Contemporary Diamond Platinum Bezel Set Bezet Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set round brilliant cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.15 carat G/H color and
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Diamond Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Diamond Band Ring Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 4.80 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Rose Cut Black Diamond Bezel Set Elongated Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is vintage ring featuring black diamonds bezel set in an elongated 18k gold ring Details 9
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1990s Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Bezel Set Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- set in platinum bezel With high polish finish Stamped for platinum Stamped for Elsa Peretti For
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1990s Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bezel Set Round Brilliant Diamond Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.40ctw round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Bezel Set Diamond Love Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Collection: Love Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: eight round brilliant cuts
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 3 Bezel Set Diamond Pavé Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 87 round brilliant cut= 2.28cttw Color: I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Wide Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond: 19 round brilliant cut = 0.73cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 1 round European cut = 4.50ct Color: K
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.76 carat Bezel Set Diamond with Pave Marquis Platinum Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
1.76 carat Bezel Set Diamond with Pave & Marquis Platinum Engagement Ring This is a handmade ring
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2010s American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Matte Figural Frog Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
highlights, and set down the back with a cluster of bezel set, round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Vintage GIA Certified 2.03ct Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in London, GB
A sparkly vintage GIA certified Fancy Yellow oval diamond bezel set ring in 18k yellow gold. The
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2010s Unknown Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond

Vintage French Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one octagonal
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1970s French Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one octagonal
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1970s French Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique 18k White Gold Bezel Set Oval Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: OVAL CUT DIAMOND 2.95CTW K SI3 Side stones: DIAMONDS( DIFFERENT COLORS), RUBIES, SAPPHIRES Size: 5.75
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of bezel set diamond is 7.60mm Weight: 6.56 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14kt 2.29ct Marquise Cut Sapphire and .56ct Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Towson, MD
clarity diamond bezel set ring. This ring is a size 6.50 and can be resized if needed. One of the best
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Early 2000s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Violet Sapphire Diamond, Yellow Gold Bezel Set Hand Engraved Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold ring which is one of our signature styles. The sapphire is remarkably brilliant and has been bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

18K Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Solitaire Ring Size 5 #23406
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Solitaire Ring Size 5 This elegant ring is crafted in classic
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20th Century Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Colors - Bezel Set Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
3.35 Carat Center Diamond Set with 0.62 Carat Shield Cut Side Diamonds Elongated Radiant Cut Fancy
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2010s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Elongated Cushion Cut 1.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Bezel Set Engagement Ring
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pointing East to West, this elongated cushion cut 1.75 carat GIA certified diamond engagement ring
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2010s American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.3ct Black Diamond Bezel Set Diamond Pave Band 14K White Gold Ring R6258
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K white gold ring set with a pear shaped black diamond in a bezel setting ♥ The overall
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold

1.72ct Icy Diamond Tilted Bezel Set Engagement Ring 14K Gold R6706
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A very light and transparent rose cut diamond is bezel set in a unique way, atop a polished half
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2010s American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bezel Set Band
Located in Webster, NY
This diamond band features alternating bezel set round cut blue sapphires and round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

2.54 Carat Square Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Modern Bezel Set Ring
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
handmade bezel mounting and its current vibe. Diamond is D color. VVS2 clarity. GIA certification
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2010s American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.18 Carat Oval Bezel Set Diamond Pave Platinum Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 3.18 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Bezel Set Diamond & Pave Platinum Engagement Ring This
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2010s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Indian $2.50 Coin Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 24 round brilliant cuts = 1.20cttw Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Cushion Cut Galaxy Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 11 round brilliant and galaxy cut= 4.29cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Garnet and Diamond Scroll Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round cut = 0.02cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.12cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Tanzanite and Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Tanzanite: 1 pear cut = 1.23ct Diamond: 10 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum Bezel Set 1.89Ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
holds the 1.89 Ct Old European cut diamond in a bezel setting. This diamond has exceptional marks of L
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Garnet and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.01ct Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.87 Emerald Cut Bezel Set Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Platinum stunner features a phenomenal GIA graded F/VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond expertly bezel set for maximum
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA CERT 3.30 Carat Bezel Set Diamonds Rose Gold Eternity Band Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
GIA CERT 3.30 Carat Bezel Set Diamonds Rose Gold Eternity Band Ring This is a one of a kind
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2010s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sequential Bezel Set Diamond Mounting in Platinum w Diamond
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Gorgeous sequential bezel-set diamond mounting in Platinum. 4.01 center stone, G-H/Si1-Si2. 28 more
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.44 Carat Opal Diamond, Yellow Gold Bezel Set Handmade Engraved Dome Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring is a brilliantly bright delight for your finger! A colorful 1.44 carat opal is bezel set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

4.87 Carat Bezel Set Amethyst and Diamond Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Two small diamonds (.06 carats total weight) further accent the ring. Some say the amethyst stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Gold Ring Bezel Set with a Brown Kite Shape Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow yold ring set with a brown kite shaped diamond (0.51 carat, VS2) bezel set
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2010s Dutch Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Paris Van Cleef Arpels 0.48ct. Bezel-Set Round Solitaire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Paris, France Van Cleef & Arpels 0.48 carat Bezel-Set Round Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow
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20th Century French Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel-Set Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold/White Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow and white gold ring, set with three emerald cut rubies and four round brilliant diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Bezel Set Engagement Ring GIA E/SI2
Located in Boca Raton, FL
bezel set in a three row open band measuring 5mm in width. The ring is size 5.75 (can be sized).
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hancocks 1.01ct Vintage Asscher Cut Diamond Ring Bezel Set in Yellow Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Asscher cut diamond weighing 1.01ct and of G colour and SI1 clarity bezel set within a finely hand crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary English Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Old European Diamond 5 Stone Bezel Set Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage diamond 5 stone band ring handcrafted in platinum. The band features 5 bezel set diamonds
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage French Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one old mine cut
Category

1960s French Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Austrian Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Solitaire Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Austrian Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Solitaire Band Ring. Featuring one round
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1970s Austrian Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two-Row Band Ring Bezel Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond sapphire band ring fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The two row band features 12 round
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold GIA 1.21ct Princess Square Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Princess Square Cut - Bezel Set- J Color - VS2 Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.73 Carat Oval Opal Bezel Set Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum Center Gemstone Details: Approx. 0.73ctw Opal center gemstone Diamond Details
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

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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.