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Bvlgari Parentesi 18K Yellow Gold 0.35 ct Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds and a single bezel-set emerald-cut diamond. The ring's top dimensions measure 15mm by 7mm.This
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 5.0 ct Diamond Domed Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
carats. Taking centerstage is a bezel-set 1.0 ct round diamond. The ring's top dimensions measure 17mm by
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander 1.27ct Multi Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Tri Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning bezel set multi yellow diamond ring with two rows of round diamonds, by Alexander Beverly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

1920s Antique Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the bezel set diamonds to meet the ring shoulder, pavé set with five eight-cut diamonds. The
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1920s Unknown Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

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

14K White Gold 0.50ct Diamond Three-Band Ring MF05-120224
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds, one with round diamonds, and one with a single bezel-set marquise-cut diamond. The ring's top
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.60 Carat H/VS2 Princess Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A 1.60 carat half bezel set princess cut diamond engagement ring in platinum. The diamond is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Michael Kneebone Emerald White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A wide strip of 18k yellow gold embraces a faceted, oval cut emerald and one bezel set diamond in
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2010s American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Paspaley South Seas Pearl Diamond Ribbon Candy Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
. Further decorating the ring are two bezel set white diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be sized up or
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2010s American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Bead Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
set round diamond, this circa 1930 ring is bursting with color and magic. Set in platinum and flanked
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Platinum

Michael Kneebone Pink Kasumi Pearl White Diamond Bombe Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
with bezel set white diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be sized.
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2010s American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Coral Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
smooth and feels good to the touch. The ring has three bezel set diamonds accenting the design. The ring
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.05 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
-cut diamonds, bezel set into the ring, for a total of 1.47 carats of sapphires and 1.05 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamond Panther Link Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Chopard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
with glass case and 1 bezel set floating diamond. The ring is size 6 and measures 10.5mm in width
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel

Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bezel set diamond band ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring features a single Old
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Stambolian 20-Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Stambolian
Located in Towson, MD
with 18 karat yellow gold fleur de lis accents and bezel set diamonds. The ring is a finger size 7.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Onyx Tassel Ring with Diamonds by A. Clunn
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
There are nine tassel balls with bezel set diamonds on each ball. This ring can be sized to any ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

David Yurman Renaissance Diamond Smokey Topaz Garnet 18KYG/SS Cable Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
set diamond and garnet accents. The ring measures .75 inches in width, and is currently size 4.5 (can
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

13.46 Carat Citrine and Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
seed pearls, which are framed by twenty-three bezel set Dutch cut diamonds. The bifurcated ring
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1950s Dutch Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930s 1.80 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design. The emerald is flanked to one side with a pair of platinum bezel set baguette cut diamonds. The
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Michael Kneebone Smokey Quartz Diamond Taqua Nut Cocktail Ring
Located in Austin, TX
, brown and black are enhanced with the addition of a bezel set smokey quartz and seven bezel set diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Liza Beth One of a Kind Violet Blue Moonstone Diamond Baguette Gold Silver Ring
By Liza Beth Jewelry
Located in Dallas, TX
rainbow moonstone cabochon distinctly set in four matte-finished 14k yellow gold prongs, each bezel-set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...

Clear Celestial Salt and Pepper Diamond Wide Band 14K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Clear Celestial Salt and Pepper Diamond Bezel Set on 4mm Wide Band 14K White Gold Engagement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Walton Company Harlequin Black Opal Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Australian Black Opal- 23-14mm Bezel set in etched platinum diamond deco ring 20 round old mine
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Early 19th Century American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
onyx inlay and a bezel set diamond at the center. The ring's top dimensions measure 16mm x 14mm.This
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
onyx inlay and a bezel set diamond at the center. The ring's top dimensions measure 16mm x 14mm.This
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gypsy Setting Black Enamel in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
of the bezel set Diamond. This ring is rare with black enamel baked onto 18k Yellow Gold. The old
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.10 Ct Diamond Expandable Ring / Bracelet
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Gold, this ring features a dynamic lattice design that is elevated by 1.10 carats of bezel-set diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 1.10 Ct Diamond Expandable Ring/Bracelet
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
is beautifully paired with 1.10 carats of bezel set diamonds on this ring, which features a 20mm band
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.30 Ct Diamond and Ruby Expandable Ring/Bracelet
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
of bezel-set diamonds. As a ring, it features a 20mm band width and a 2mm top height. But the true
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

3.05 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Gold Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
. The necklace chain is textured and enhanced by 7 bezel set diamonds, it features a spring ring type
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20th Century French Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

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

Cartier Lady s Rose Gold Diamond Declaration Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond set bezel rings Dial: Silvered Band: Black satin covered leather width 16mm Length: up to 8
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1990s French Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium

J. Birnbach 2.68 Carat Total Weight Diamond Tassel Pendant
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
sophistication. This piece features 2.68 ctw of bezel-set, brilliant round diamonds. Jump ring connections allow
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Bezel Set Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Unique bezel set diamond ring features an AGS Certified approximately .70CT Round Brilliant Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Custom Bezel Set Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Custom ring features approximately a 1.02CT Round Brilliant Cut Diamond with G-H color, VS2 clarity
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2010s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Bezel Set Diamond ring set with 0.13ct Princess cut Diam
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Discover understated elegance with the Tiffany & Co. Platinum Bezel Set Diamond Ring. Featuring a
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2010s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Victorian 14kt Bezel Set Diamond Ring 0.80ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond ring from the Late Victorian (ca1900s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, this
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Bezel Set Diamond Ring 1.24 Carat Floral Filigree 14 Karat White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Bezel Set Floral Filigree Diamond Ring Style: Wide Filigree Ring with Hand Engraving Detail Metal
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2010s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2 Stone Round Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant 18 karat solid yellow gold double diamond ring offers a versatile structural design
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2010s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea 12mm Cultured Pearl and Bezel Set Diamond Ring in 18 Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the pearl are sparkling bezel set natural diamonds set in warm yellow gold. The ridged shank adds some
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Etoile Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Classic style bezel set diamond ring from the Etoile collection. Marked on the inside "27378099
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Late 20th Century American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Thin Bezel Set Bead Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Diamond Thin Beaded Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 6.25 Metal: Platinum Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mikimoto Ring. Vintage Platinum Mikimoto Diamond Bezel set ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1990s Size: 6 US Gemstone: Diamond Style: Minimalist Genuine MIKIMOTO ring
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Early 2000s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Platinum

Platinum Bezel-Set 0.50 Carat Diamond Hand Engraved Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
carat bezel-set diamond, secured in a beautifully engraved box setting. The delicate hand engraving, a
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Early 2000s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.56 Carat Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This very unique engagement ring features a bezel set 0.56 carat rose cut natural diamond set in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.06tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Pear Cut Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Bezel / Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.4 grams Main Stone
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2010s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sapphire and diamond ring. Specifications: main stone: 8 Marquise Sapphires 1.78 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel Set Emerald and Diamond Ring in 22K Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
A fabulous 22K gold ring with a faceted, emerald cut Colombian emerald in a bezel setting flanked
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Late 20th Century Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Bezel Set .15ctw Diamond Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
diamond band ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold. The bezel-set diamonds add a sleek, contemporary touch to
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1970s Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1ct CushionCut Diamond Engagement Ring bezel set in 18ct yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a glorious bezel set
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2010s Australian Artist Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Bezel Set European Cut Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An exquisite engagement ring showcasing a 0.75-carat European-cut
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Early 1900s Edwardian Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate 14K White Gold Bezel Set Pink Tourmaline Beveled Edge Diamond Ring 6.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
-cut peachy-pink tourmaline weighing approximately 4.50 carats. The tourmaline is bezel set in a very
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Star Bezel Gypsy Set Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Mine Cut diamonds L-M color/VS2 Clarity Ring. All the gems are set in star bezels and the ring is a
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Early 1900s British Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

0.42 Carat Half-Bezel Solitaire Diamond and Gold Engagement Ring, Full Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
0.42 Carat Half-Bezel Solitaire Diamond and Gold Engagement Ring Classic Tiffany & Co. pre-owned
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Early 2000s American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

EGL Certified Light Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Bezel Set Eternity Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone:EGL Certified Oval Cut Diamonds #US 92458801D DIAMONDS:21 PCS
Category

2010s American Modern Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Montana Sapphire Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Diamond Band
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a round Montana sapphire in a milgrain bezel setting
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2010s American Bezel Set Diamond Ring Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Old European Cut Diamond Engraved Ring
Located in Addison, TX
cut Diamond set in millgrained bezel, measuring approximately 4.57 - 4.75 x 3.22 mm and weighing
Category

1940s Unknown Art Deco 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.