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Multi-Row Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Curved Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yellow golds, resulting in a captivating masterpiece that defines elegance. The ring boasts three rows
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 5.31 Carat Natural Emerald Hexagon and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.31 Carat Natural Emerald Hexagon and Diamond Cocktail Ring This
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamond Geometric Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
unique and elegant geometric shape. We also make this beautiful and classic ring in Yellow or Rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents this gorgeous 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring with two rows of invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer invisible set band ring crafted from 18 Karat white gold. This gorgeous ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Princess Cut 14 Karat White Gold Multi Row Diamond Rings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
ring is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 116 round and
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Square Emerald Cut Emerald and Baguette Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 This stunning emerald and diamond cocktail ring is the absolute epitome of elegance
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Aletto Brothers Colombian Emerald, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Ring, Circa 2000
Located in London, GB
A Colombian emerald and diamond ring, set with a 2.40ct cushion shaped step-cut emerald, in an 18ct
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18ktYellow Gold Earrings, Diamonds&Yellow Sapphire Invisible Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18 kt. Yellow Gold Dangling Earrings , Diamonds and Yellow Sapphire Invisible Setting
Category

20th Century European Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Men Signet Ring Banded Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS12.25 / 11.5gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring - adorned with bezel set polished Red plate of banded Red Onyx stone 15 mm x 12 mm x
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

4.95 Carats Oval Cut Natural Purple Pink Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
baguette cut diamonds weighing 1.15 carats total. Finely made with 18K yellow gold and platinum. Size 6.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

18kt Princess Diamonds Invisible Bracelet Matching Ring, Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Princess Cut Diamonds Invisible set Bracelet & Matching Ring, Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos
Category

20th Century European Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

18K Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire Taper Baguette Circle Pendant Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
baguettes, enhancing the fire in each gemstone. The set uses 18K gold with diamonds and yellow sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Geometric Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond White Emerald Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
articulated square panels, each centering on an invisible-set cluster of princess-cut fancy yellow diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

Natural 7Ct Ruby 2 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ring 68 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Natural 7 Ct Ruby and 2 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold With Ring 68 Grams This Necklace
Category

2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Art-Deco Style Baguettes Yellow Sapphire Diamond Circular Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold art-deco style yellow sapphire tapered baguettes diamond circular danglers. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Yellow Sapphire Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
. The pendant uses 18K gold with diamonds and 4.15 carats of yellow sapphires precisely set in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 1 5/8 Ctw Princess and Baguette Diamond Duo Bar Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Setting Type: Channel and Invisible Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Listing Gram Weight: 4.14 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Two-Tone Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Foldover Box Pendant Box Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
white and yellow gold. It also comes in your choice of 1.0 or 2.0 carat total weight of diamonds. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Tapered Baguettes Ruby Diamond Art-Deco Circle Dangle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold art-deco style channel set tapered baguettes ruby diamond circle dangle earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

14K Gold Rainbow Gemstones Taper Baguette Diamond Pride Pendant Necklace Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold channel set rainbow gemstones baguette diamond circular pride pendant necklace brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...

GIA Certified 0.70 Carat G Colour VVS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
appears virtually white, especially when set in white gold or platinum. In yellow or rose gold settings
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.70 Carat H Colour VVS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
set in white gold or platinum, the diamond may show a very slight tint but still maintains excellent
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.70 Carat F Colour VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
a pure, icy appearance. When set in white gold or platinum, the diamond maintains its pristine
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.53 Carat H Colour VVS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
yellow or rose gold settings, the warmth blends well, making the color less noticeable. H color diamonds
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.52 Carat H Colour VVS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
yellow or rose gold settings, the warmth blends well, making the color less noticeable. H color diamonds
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

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 two rows of invisible set Rainbow color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Invisibly Set Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (36) full-cut diamonds, 0.50 cts., tw., SI, I-J, invisibly set in 14k yellow gold signet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Invisibly Set Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, ON
18 kt yellow gold diamond and invisibly set ruby ring, signed Cartier, registration mark 305029
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beauty 18K yellow gold custom band is invisibly set with 99 princess cut diamonds averaging
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Effy 1.25ctw Diamond Invisible Set Center Channel Set Engagement Bridal Set Ring
By Effy
Located in Vienna, VA
Diamond Invisible Set Center Channel Set Engagement Bridal Set Ring 14K White Gold Diamonds Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York , NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Ring Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18kt yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Invisibly Set Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Sleek and simple invisibly set three row 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring approximately 2.25
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Gold Art-Deco Invisible-Set Baguette Emerald Diamond Ring with White Agate
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
*Please allow 4-6 weeks for production and delivery* Mykonos Ring featuring an Invisible-Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Doves 18 Karat Gold Invisible Set Baguette Emerald Diamond Ring with White Agate
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mykonos Ring featuring an Invisible-Set Emerald Diamond Center made up of Baguettes, framed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabbadini Bee Ring Invisible Setting in Yellow Black Sapphires with Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
White gold bee ring, black and yellow invisibly set sapphires and diamond pavé. The Bee Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds and Invisible Setting Sapphires Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very beautiful ring. Made in yellow gold 18k. Set with approximately 2 carats of diamonds and 4
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

18 Karat Ruby and Diamond Mounting Ring
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Pikesville, MD
Made with superior quality by invisibly set fine jewelry designer, Quadrillion diamond company
Category

1990s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring Set with 1.06ct Full Cut Round Diamond and 4 Side Stones
By Bez Ambar
Located in Chicago, IL
Bez Ambar 18K yellow gold ring, prong set in center in a. white gold head with one full cut round
Category

1990s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.02 Carat 14 K Gold Step Band with Princess Cut and Baguettes All Invisible Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
An Overall Average Of The Group Clarity Approximately = SI-VS Color Approximately = H Ring Size= 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Yellow Sapphire Citrine Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Nova Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
. The Nova Ring is a made-to-order item crafted using 100% recycled 18k yellow gold. Each gemstone is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Double-Row Ring
By QUADAMAS
Located in Pikesville, MD
A very well made polished 18k yellow gold double shank modern ring featuring a center section of
Category

1990s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold invisibly set ruby and diamond ring, the diamonds have an approximate weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Art Deco Inspired Diamond Ring 5.47 Carat Total Weight
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Pikesville, MD
Beautifully refined 18 karat yellow gold Art Deco inspired geometric diamond ring featuring a 1.01
Category

1990s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Berquin Certified 1.02 Carat Yellow Diamond Brilliant Cut Gold Engagement Ring
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
coloured Yellow Diamond is set in a very unique and bold yellow golden basket and the body of the ring has
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mens Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with .64 Cts in Diamond Accents
Located in Surfside, FL
Eye catching mens diamond ring in 14k yellow gold with 0.64 cts in invisible set princess cut
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring w 1.57 Carat Pear Shape Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Athena ring is crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with high-polished finish and unique center
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.25 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess and Round Cut Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Unique Plaque Ring w/ Princess-Cut Invisible Set Intersecting Jagged
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeVian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
LeVian sapphire and diamond wide band ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold. Wide band with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.24 Carat Round and Princess Diamond Engagement Ring and Band in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Wedding Set in 14k Yellow Gold Includes Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Engagement Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Crossover Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Westfield, NJ
14k yellow gold crossover design with two rows of invisible set rubies, total 2.44 carats, within a
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

E. Wolfe Co. Ruby Diamond Set Ring
By E. Wolfe Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inside shank. The ring centers an 18k white gold bezel set Old European Cut diamond gauaged at
Category

Vintage 1980s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

.70 Carat Princess Diamond Solitaire Ring Accent Stones in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Features Prong-Set Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Weight
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Certified Ring White Gold with Diamonds and a Set of Three Interchangeable Gems
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
golden ring, called the "Ocean Wave" model, set with 43 diamonds of together 0,18 ct, VVS1, DEF, an
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...

18k Yellow Matte Gold Oval Brilliant-Cut 1.20ct GIA White Diamond Sand Dune Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
handcrafted using 100% recycled 18k yellow gold. The diamonds are natural, ethically sourced, GIA certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat Princess Cut Plaque Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Plaque Diamond Ring Features 30 Invisible Set Princess Cut Stones in Plaque Arrangement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White and Yellow Diamond Large Curved Cocktail Ring by Sasha Primak
By Sasha Primak
Located in Pikesville, MD
gold ring features expertly invisibly set white princess cut diamonds and a pavé set fancy yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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