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18k Rose Gold Bezel Set Diamond High Polish Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k rose gold Diamonds: 8 round brilliant cut= .83cttw Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18KT Yellow and White Gold Wide Band ring with Bezel set Garnet and Diamonds
Located in Raleigh, NC
collection with this exquisite 18KT yellow and white gold wide band ring, featuring a striking bezel-set
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Artisan Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Bubble Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 17 round brilliant = 0.59cttw Color: G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Bezel Set Diamond Station Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 7 round brilliant cut = 0.09cttw Color: G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.63 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Flexi-Band Ring 18 karat gold with Palladium Size 6
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
1.63 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Flexi-Band Ring 18 karat gold with Palladium Size 6 This handcrafted
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2010s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

NEW Platinum GIA Bezel Set NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Dual Pear Cut 2 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
at the top of the ring with a pear cut diamond bezel set at the other. The sapphire is certified as
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2010s American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Mid Century GIA 1.20 Carats Old Euro Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century GIA 1.20 Carats Old Euro Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one
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1960s American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Bezel Set Round Diamond Eternity Band Platinum 0.76cttw
Located in New York, NY
beauty with bezel set diamonds. The total carat weight of the diamonds is 0.76 with F-G color and high
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2010s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco French 2.10 Carat Round Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French 2.10 Carat Round Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one
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1920s French Art Deco Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.49ct Opal Ring Bezel Set w Diamond Halo in Solid 14k Yellow Gold Oval 13x7.8
Located in Columbus, OH
This unique ring features a black Opal with an amazing play of color. Set in solid 14k Gold, this
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2010s American Art Deco Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Bezel Set Diamond High Polish Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k rose gold Diamonds: 8 round brilliant cut= .83cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Satin Finish Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 8 round brilliant cut= .83cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Satin Finish Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 8 round brilliant cut= .83cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Bezel Set Diamond Satin Finish Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k rose gold Diamonds: 8 round brilliant cut= .83cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond High Polish Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 8 round brilliant cut= .83cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1/2 Ct Oval Emerald Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
1/2 Ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5 A nice simple band
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2010s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Platinum Lucida Cut 0.58ct FVS1 Bezel Set Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
color, VS1 clarity "Lucida" cut diamond set east to west in a bezel. This ring comes with a Tiffany & Co
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

SALE! Bezel Set Green Tourmaline Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage three stone green tourmaline, and diamond ring. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Bezel Set Turquoise and Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K Rose gold Diamond: 6 round brilliant cut = .11cttw Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Half Moon Rose Cut Diamond Bezel Set with Sunray Evil Eye 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This Evil Eye ring features a half moon-shaped diamond in the center, surrounded by a textured
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2010s American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Emerald Cut Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 5 emerald cut = 1.90cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Inspired Round Bezel Diamond Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This breathtaking round bezel set diamond platinum engagement ring is an effortless beauty
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2010s Art Deco Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Lucida Cut 1.04 Carat E VVS2 Bezel Set Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
diamond set east to west in a bezel. This ring comes with a Tiffany & Co Certificate, Report from The
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Early 2000s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Bezel Set Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round cut = 0.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Wave Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white & yellow gold Diamond: 11 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

GIA certified 0.72ct Fancy Grey Marquise diamond bezel set in titanium shank
Located in Miami Beach, FL
ring showcases a GIA-certified 0.72ct Fancy Grey Marquise diamond, bezel-set for a modern yet timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium

2.81 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Halo Wedding Band 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 2.81ctw Bezel Set Diamond Halo Wedding Band Material: 18k White Gold Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.81 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Halo Wedding Band 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approx. 2.81ctw of round and oval cut Diamonds. Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Yellow Gold Antique Style Bezel Set Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white & yellow gold Diamond: 7 round brilliant cut = 0.28cttw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

4.63 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band Bezel Set 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Timeless diamond eternity band / wedding ring, full band. 18 princess cut diamonds, 4.63ct total
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2010s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Bezel Set 0.73ctw Old Cut Diamond
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
and Platinum Diamond Ring is the sparkling diamonds. What’s yours? Perhaps the elegant bezel settings
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Pear and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 9 pear and round brilliant cut = .50cttw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Pear and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 9 pear and round brilliant cut = .50cttw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Concave Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 32 round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.83ct Vintage Style Opal w Bezel Set Diamond Halo in 14K Gold Oval 17x11.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
natural bezel set diamond halo and milgrain. An Art Deco ring design perfect for an eye catching
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2010s American Art Deco Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

2.32 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Bezel 14K White Gold Wide Crossover Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stylish wide bezel set diamond band ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. The center round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Lucida Cut 1.04 Ct E VVS2 Bezel Set Platinum Ring Orig Box + Cert
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
color, VVS2 clarity "Lucida" cut diamond set east to west in a bezel. This ring comes with a Tiffany
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Early 2000s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Jazz Diamond Band 24 Rounds Bezel Set 0.66 Cts Size 4.25
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Jazz Diamond Band with 24 Bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.46ct Opal Bezel Set in Solid 14k White Gold w Diamond Halo Cabochon 16x12mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This one-of-a-kind ring features a black opal with an amazing play of color. Set in solid 14k gold
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2010s American Art Deco Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Ice Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bold and domed Ice Diamond ring is like stars in the dark sky. This ring has bezel set Ice
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Micro pave diamonds with larger bezel set diamonds in between, this ring is wide enough to cover
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2010s American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1900s 1.95 Carat Diamond and Contemporary White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a bezel set tapering baguette cut diamond. This ring has a plain 18k white gold hallmarked shank
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Early 1900s Art Deco Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Trinity Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier family since 1924. Designed with 6 colorless diamonds bezel set in each ring. Crafted in 18k
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1990s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
and floral bezel set diamonds. The shoulders of the ring are composed in an open work lyre motif
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1890s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bespoke Princess Cut Diamond Ring 0.70ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Princess Cut Diamond Ring, bezel set in 18ct yellow gold with a princess cut diamond on each
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pear shape Rubelite Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Majestic Pear shape Top Gem Quality Rubelite bezel set Cocktail Ring with pave diamonds around and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Rubelite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
cabochon blue sapphire and 6 bezel set white diamonds. Ring size 7 and may be sized.
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2010s American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Piero Milano Lapis Diamond Gold Ring
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Southampton, PA
one's eye. The ring's setting is made of 18K white gold and the bezel is set with ~.28ct of diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Ring
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Southampton, PA
is set with ~2.71ct of diamonds. Ring Size: 4.75 Retail Price: $28,000.00
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20th Century British Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Herkimer Diamond White Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
yellow and white gold ring. The ring is further embellished with 5 bezel set diamonds of .72 carats
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2010s American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum 2.75ct Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
and bezel-set diamonds. The ring's top dimensions measure 25mm by 25mm.This Tiffany & Co. Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Gold Ring with Oval Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
with a round brilliant bezel set diamond. The ring is accented with gold wire and an arrow .The height
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1990s Italian Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold

Michael Kneebone Baroque Keshi Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A one-of-a-kind Keshi pearl is decorated with three brilliant cut and bezel set white diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

1920s 2.61 Carat Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a feature central 1.07 ct Old European round cut diamond, bezel set in subtle relief. The central
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Early 20th Century Unknown Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .45 Carat Cert / Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Etoile Half Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring This authentic Tiffany & Co
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20th Century Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1980’s Pretty, bezel set diamond single stone ring
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Late 20th Century English Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Messika Baby Move Pave Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
bezel set moving diamonds. Ring size: 6.5. Total weight: 4 grams. Great pre-owned condition. Original
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2010s Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.