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18K Invisible Set Buff Top Sapphire Trilliant Round Diamond Wide Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the dome is seamlessly set with calibrated buff-top natural sapphires weighing
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

0.50ct Diamond ring wedding band 14KT invisible setting diamond ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Fancy yellow diamond pendant necklace in 18KT white gold, stunning classical pendant that will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Emerald Ring Invisible Setting Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamonds, which are Basel set tapper diamonds, Total Diamond weight 0.35 carat, GH-VS quality. Total
Category

1990s Thai Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval 4.45 Carat Blue Sapphire 24 Princess Cut Invisible Set
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Yellow Gold Oval 4.45ct Blue Sapphire Ring with 24 Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamonds. The
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring 1.06ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond and sapphire dress ring. The ring is set to the centre in a tension
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Ring in 14k yellow gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Tanzanite Diamond Ring in 14k yellow gold This 14k yellow gold ring features a prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

SeidenGang Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By SeidenGang
Located in Orlando, FL
18K yellow gold ring features a panel of fifteen invisibly set square-cut rubies, weighing
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Denver, CO
to west setting in this handsome, bold men's ring. Set in 14K yellow gold.
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gem Fancy Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
complemented by 2 carats of princess-cut diamonds which are invisibly set on the two sides of the sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Denver, CO
setting in this handsome ring. Set in 18K yellow gold.
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond chunky cluster engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
cluster diamond invisible set engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold. The diamond is of F colour and has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Yellow Gold ~3.77ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Yellow Gold ~3.77ctw This refined ring centers on a 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fashion Italian Yellow Gold Band Ring with Natural Diamond
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This beautifully crafted italian yellow gold band ring is a fine example of contemporary elegance
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Ring in 18 kt yellow gold set with 39 calibrated sapphires for a total weight of approximately 8
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 1ct Diamond and Yellow Sapphires, Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring Set With 1 ct. Diamond and Yellow sapphires Invisible Setting from
Category

20th Century European Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certified 1.00 Carat Yellow Diamond 0.15 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
gold. Key Features 1-Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond: The centerpiece of this ring is a rare and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18k Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous diamond engagement ring set! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, this set feature both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Cttw Princess Composite Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this 14K yellow gold engagement ring, where artistry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Betty Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 13 round brilliant diamonds perfectly matched channel-set. Experience
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Betty Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 13 round brilliant diamonds perfectly matched channel-set. Experience
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5 Diamond Byzantine Ring Granulation
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer graduated ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring is
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Unisex 5.13 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Diamond set in solid 26 grams of 18K Yellow Gold. The ring is unisex, sized at US 9.25 , can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ambar Quadrillion Two Row Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 7.75
By Bez Ambar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold band ring is set with Bez Ambar's Princess-Cut diamonds. They are channel and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Natural Sapphire Flower Ring: Natural Diamond Accent, 18K White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
. Details: Invisible-set flower ring 7.18ct Natural Yellow Sapphires 0.87ct Natural Diamonds 10 grams
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gia 6.59ct Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
invisible set Baguettes and sparkling white Princess cut diamonds, G-H color, VS clarity overall, estimated
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Sugar Loaf Ruby Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- 76 Round Diamonds, 30 Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Greek Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer greek key ring crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold and decorated with invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S. Georgios designer offers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring featuring 1.7 Carats of princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Princess 1.50ctw SZ 7 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Design: Invisible Set Stones Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 6.26 Carat Ruby and .75 Carat Diamond Ring
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Created by the famed jewelers Sabbadini of Italy, this 18kt yellow gold ring is in their classic
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring with 4 rows of invisible set Rainbow color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...

14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond 1.62 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clarity, 1.68 Carats. Handmade 14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Invisible Diamond Oval Tsavorite Garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two Row Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
princess-cut natural diamonds elegantly set in invisible setting and fashion ed in 18 kt white & yellow
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Nova 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 5.16 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Nova, this 18 karat yellow gold ring is a showstopper with 5 rows of Princess Cut
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold 1.0 Carat Emerald Shaped Halo Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
of this ring, where a collection of princess-cut diamonds form a regal empire shape in an invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s Old European Diamond Three Stone Gypsy Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1940s Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold A beautiful vintage three stone
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.70 Ct GIA Cert Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic timeless solitaire ring features a stunning 1.70 carat natural diamond set in an elegant
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Quad Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
gold. The ring is further elevated by an elegant array of baguette diamonds channel set into the white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Ruby and Round Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.60 Carats Total
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
beautiful ring features 2 rows of natural white diamonds prong set down the center in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Mens Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Square Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current value. Ring size: 10.75 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 22.15 grams Natural Sapphires
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Round and Princess Diamond Composite Head and Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural diamonds. Within the lustrous embrace of 10K yellow gold, 98 diamonds gracefully come together to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold 1.00 Cttw Emerald Shaped Halo Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
of this ring, where a collection of princess-cut diamonds form a regal empire shape in an invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold

Black Opal Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
and natural Diamonds totaling 0.58 carat complete this ring. Set in 18K yellow gold, this ring is
Category

2010s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold

10K Two-Toned Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique gold and diamond cluster ring. This ring is made with 6 round, 53 baguette, and 57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Van Cleef Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring with Channel Set Sapphires
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring with Invisibly Set Sapphires, made in France. 18 Karat
Category

20th Century French Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Two-Toned Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique gold and diamond cluster ring. This ring is made with 6 round, 53 baguette, and 57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold

Oval Diamond Ring, 1.50 Carat with Princess Cut Diamond Band, 18 Karat Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
engagement ring you've always wanted! 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Diamond approximately 0.56 carats - J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Floating Diamond Marquise Alternating Stacking Band, 0.32 Carat, 18k Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
yellow gold Complete Ring Weight: 2.3 grams Ring Size: 6.5 Band Width: 3.0 millimeters Diamond Total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Baguette Pink Tourmaline Handcrafted Gold Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art Deco style aquamarine baguette pink tourmaline handcrafted gold diamond engagement ring This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Oscar Heyman Vintage Cocktail Ring Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
evident in every angle. The ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features table cut rubies (total
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold 1.20ctw Invisible Set Yellow White Diamond Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Diamonds (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Princess Cut - Invisible Set - Yellow Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Rainbow Multi Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor Eternity Band Ring with a row of an invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...

Sapphire and Diamond Heart-Shaped Ring 18K Gold, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
-shaped ring, created around 1970, showcasing fine Sapphires and Diamonds set in 18K gold (stamped 750
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Estate 18k Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous and bold diamond ring! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, this elaborate ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier - Vintage Contessa Wedding Band in Yellow and White Gold, Diamonds, Rubi
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage Contessa Eternity Band by Cartier from the 1990s. Made of 18K yellow and white gold (750
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Channel Set 8 Row Ruby Flower-Cut Cocktail Ring with Marquise Diamonds, 18K
Located in New York, NY
An Invisibly Set 8 Row Ruby Flower-Cut Cocktail Ring with Marquise Diamonds made in 18K Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

6.86 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Triple Row Wide Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cut center stone accented by three embellished bands with nearly 100 invisible set diamonds, filling
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Invisible Set Yellow Gold Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the invisible set yellow gold diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect invisible set yellow gold diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an invisible set yellow gold diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef Arpels, Cartier and Doves by Doron Paloma are consistently popular. See these pages for a princess cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also square cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an invisible set yellow gold diamond ring, 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 Invisible Set Yellow Gold Diamond Ring?

On average, an invisible set yellow gold diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $4,495, while they’re typically $1,450 on the low end and $19,240 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.