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GIA Certified 0.75 Cts East West Half Bezel Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This stunning 0.75 carat ring features a beautiful emerald-cut diamond set in a solitaire style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3ct Emerald Cut Rubelite Forget Me Knot Ring Bezel set in 18k
Located in Brisbane, AU
Rubelite tourmaline embraced bezel set gold and embraced by diamond encrusted ropes. Bezel Set Emerald Cut
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Shank Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
luscious emerald centerpiece set in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold. The emerald, with its captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.36 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond East West Bezel Unisex Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 5.36 carat natural emerald cut diamond solitaire unisex east west bezel set uniex
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

CANTURI GIA Certified 2.00 Carat F VS2 Bezel-Set Emerald Cut Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
baguette diamonds, bezel-set along the shank - 18K white gold, size 5.5 - Signed "CANTURI" Purchase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.23tcw 14K Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Floral Bezel Set Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This magnificent emerald and diamond ring commands attention with a 2.87-carat oval-cut emerald at
Category

2010s Zambian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless and elegant, this Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring features a
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.93 Carat Green Emerald Bezel Set in 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k yellow gold delicate ring features a 3.93 Carat Vibrant green Zambian emerald cut Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 17 Carat Octagonal Cut Minor Oil Colombian Emerald Bezel Set Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Certified minor oil. Set in flawless 18k white gold and adorned with a stunning array of natural round-cut
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.45tcw 18K AAA+ Alpine Green Emerald Cut Emerald Bezel Diamond Halo Floral
Located in Jupiter, FL
quality is evident. Carefully bezel set in solid 18k yellow gold, the center gemstone is adorned with a
Category

2010s Zambian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.80tcw 14K Gold Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
An important Colombian emerald and diamond men's cocktail ring. A large 2.50-carat emerald is bezel
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Colombian Emerald 14K Solid Gold Ring: Natural Diamond Accents, Bezel Setting
Located in Columbus, OH
This refined ring showcases a 0.38ct emerald-cut Colombian emerald (7x5mm), prized for its vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.30 Carat Emerald Half Bezel East West Set 14K Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Half bezel east west set A striking emerald cut 1.30 carat emerald is flanked by channel set round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Green Emerald Bezel Halo Set Art Deco Style Shield 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A truly stunning Art Deco style ring! An amazing 1.00 carat (approx.) round cut diamond radiates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mark Broumand 0.45 Carat Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ravishing diamond band showcases a 0.45ct emerald cut center diamond bezel set in an 18k white
Category

2010s More Rings

Antique 1.41 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This stunning antique 1920s emerald cut emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.68tcw 14K Natural Princess Cut Emerald Diamond Trilogy 3Stone Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This band ring features a stunning 3.1mm princess-cut diamond as its centerpiece, with two
Category

2010s Colombian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold GIA Elongated Emerald 1.07ct Diamond Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - L Color - VVS2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.70tw 3 Stone Colombian Emerald Princess Cut Diamond Bezel 18K Ring Present
Located in Jupiter, FL
occur in all earth mined emeralds. Bezel set, princess cut diamonds accent the center gem. This ring is
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made with 14 karat yellow and white gold and features a bezel set 0.54ct emerald cut
Category

1990s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

1.65 Carat Zambian Emerald Bezel Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely 1.65 Carat Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald Ring bezel set in18 Karat yellow gold featuring 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.94tcw 14K Oval Cabochon Cut Emerald Round Diamond Three Stone Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
very good clarity and luster. The center stone is bezel set, with two brilliant round-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Zambian Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.90ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This emerald cut diamond engagement ring is breathtaking! The diamonds are each hand selected for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.17tcw 14K Genuine Emerald-Pear Cut Diamond Marquise Three Stone Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A petite pear emerald & marquise diamond three-stone bezel ring. This classic has a beautiful 1.05
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3.85tcw Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Accent 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
themselves. The emerald is securely bezel set with eight (four on each side) brilliant round cut diamonds
Category

2010s Zambian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Natural Emerald (Approx 2-Carats) Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Style: Diamond Cluster, Bezel-Set Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Shipping
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's spectacular Emerald Cut Diamond Ring is handcrafted in 18 karat gold. Set horizontally
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

3.66tcw High Quality Three Stone Emerald Trillion Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a gorgeous HIGH quality emerald and diamond three-stone ring. The center stone is
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Emerald Ring (Approx. 1.00-Carats) Diamond Halo, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite engagement ring showcases a striking emerald-cut emerald, bezel-set in rich 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald Cut Emerald Halo Ring (Approx. 0.80-Carats) w/ Diamonds, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring centers an approximately 0.80 carat emerald cut emerald, securely set in a bezel
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Diamond (Approx. 1.10-Carats) Emerald Bezel-Set Eternity Band, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
every movement. Each diamond and emerald is securely bezel-set, offering both durability and refined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Square Cut Emerald and Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Square Cut Emerald and Diamond Men's Ring This stunning Emerald Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

3.22tcw 14K Bezel Emerald Asscher Diamond Accent Shank Right Hand Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A remarkable emerald and diamond solitaire with accents engagement or right-hand ring. The center
Category

2010s Zambian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 7.31ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Bezel Emerald Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Emerald - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Vivid Emerald Green Color - 5.0ct (approx.) ** See
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Square Emerald Cut Emerald and Multi-Row Round Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-row pave diamond ring is a true masterpiece. Crafted with utmost precision in 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14ct Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring Set With 1.47ct Emerald and 2 Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant emerald and diamond ring, set with 2 round brilliant cut natural diamonds, and 1.47ct
Category

2010s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Black Ruthenium Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite ring features a stunning emerald cut diamond set in a black ruthenium bezel, with
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Band Ring with Emerald-Cut Aquamarine and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A refined 18K white gold band ring featuring a striking 3.57-carat emerald-cut aquamarine, bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Forget Me Knot Emerald Cut Diamond ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
emerald cut diamond, embraced by fine golden ropes. •Available in 18ct Yellow, White & Rose gold
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald-Cut Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald-Cut Ring. The cluster ring features nine round diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Green Emerald Cut Tsavorite Diamond Solitaire 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous classic design tsavorite and diamond engagement ring features a securely bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nazarelle 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made with 14 karat yellow gold and features a 0.80ct IGI certified Emerald Cut
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22.18 Carat Colombian Emerald Bezel 18K Gold Vintage Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. Three stone diamond design with bezel set with octagonal cut and shape. Designed by the Swiss Jeweler
Category

Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut 1.01 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made with 14 karat white gold and features a bezel set 1.01ct IGI certified emerald
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Estate Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An estate sparkler with a 4.32 carat emerald cut emerald. Bezel set and surrounded by a swirl of
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hancocks 1.12ct Colombian Emerald French Cut Diamond Halo Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
1.12ct octagonal step cut Colombian emerald, bezel set in 18ct yellow gold and within a halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emerald Cut Emerald Halo Ring (Approx. 1.40-Carats) w/ Diamonds, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
to treasure. The elongated emerald cut paired with its warm yellow gold bezel setting stands out
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.75tcw 14K Spring Green Round Emerald Diamond Three Stone Bezel Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
bezel-set in 14k yellow gold, giving the ring a classic and timeless look. The bezel setting not only
Category

2010s Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2.15tcw 18K Three Stone Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
in gleaming 18K white gold, this ring features a 1.70-carat natural Colombian emerald - emerald cut
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2.97tcw 18K Rich Alpine Green Emerald Cut Emerald Heart Diamond Bezel 3 Stone
Located in Jupiter, FL
gleaming 18K yellow gold, this ring features a 2.57-carat natural emerald, emerald cut. Set in a secure
Category

2010s Zambian Classical Roman Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.15tcw 14K Colombian Emerald, Emerald Cut and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a stunning Colombian emerald and diamond, three-stone ring. A full 1.90-carats of pure
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

11.02tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut Round Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
that occur in all earth-mined emeralds. Bezel-set, large brilliant round diamonds accent the center gem
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fine Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
knocks. It is complemented by 0.60 carats of baguette cut diamonds which are also bezel set on the sides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.93tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a stunning emerald and diamond ring. The center stone carries a gorgeous 3.03-carat
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 3.03 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Cut Emerald Ring (Approx. 1.10-Carats) with Diamond Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
-carats. Showcasing a deep, rich green hue, the emerald is bezel-set in warm 18k yellow gold, enhancing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rectangle Emerald Shape Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous pretty ring is beautifully set with an emerald cut natural pink sapphire and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Bezel Set Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of emerald cut diamond ring bezel set gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating an item from our selection of emerald cut diamond ring bezel set gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Annellino Fine Jewellery, Mark Broumand and Barry Kronen are consistently popular. Take a look at a choice in our collection of emerald cut diamond ring bezel set gold featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and pear cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of emerald cut diamond ring bezel set gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Bezel Set Gold?

The price for a piece of emerald cut diamond ring bezel set gold starts at $492 and tops out at $168,381 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,200.

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.