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Invisible Set Yellow Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An unusual yellow gold ring created by one of the most revolutionary developments in jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1980s Men s 2.65 Carat Diamond Invisibly Set Yellow Gold Square Vintage Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Men's diamond ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The square top ring features 32 round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Pigeons Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: JCR Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 15 round cut = .15cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Flower Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage invisible set ruby & diamond ring (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 18 karat yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Stacker Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Stacker Ring 18K Yellow Gold This refined band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French Diamond and Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Invisible Set Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Diamond and Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Invisible Set Dome Ring. Featuring one
Category

Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

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

5.50ct Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cigar Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage invisible set ruby & diamond ring (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 18 karat yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Invisibly Set Princess Cut Diamond Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Contemporary invisibly set diamond and onyx ring handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Pave and Invisible Set Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
set upon 18K yellow gold, the F-color diamonds of VVS clarity weighing in total 0.65ct add their
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.60ctw Princess Cut Diamond Invisibly Set 18k Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Invisibly set diamond wedding band fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The band features 2 rows of
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Princess Cut Invisible Set Natural Rubies Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Invisible or Mystery set Princess cut Natural Ruby And Diamond ring in 14 K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Invisible Set Sapphire Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Sapphire Ring by Cartier. With 4 diamonds VVS1 clarity, E
Category

Vintage 1980s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and 1.50 Carat Invisible-Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This band is made in 14k yellow gold, and it features invisible-set princess-cut diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Invisibly Set Ruby Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
& Arpels made of precious 18K yellow gold that boasts a total of 3.51 carats of gems. Ring Top Dimensions
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 10-karat yellow and white gold engagement style ring set with fourteen (14) baguette diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

8.72 Carat Total Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamonds for days! This extraordinary ring features five rows of sizzling invisible set diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

2.25 CTW Invisibly Set Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Wedding Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Princess cut diamond wedding band fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The 45 princess cut diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Diamond Pave and Invisible Set Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Southampton, PA
crafted 18K yellow gold body. The diamonds total 0.75 carats and the sapphires 1.80 carats. Ring Top
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Invisible Setting Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold in this superb ring. The ring is embellished with dazzling diamonds that amount to 0.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Enamel Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Piaget
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Invisible Set Sapphire Enamel Ring by Piaget. With 8 princess cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Graff Diamond Invisible Setting and Marquise Emeralds Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
compellingly luxe touch to any ensemble of yours. The ring is expertly crafted from 18K yellow gold and it is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom made Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 20 princess cuts = 1.00 carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Princess Baguette Diamond Invisibly Set Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous diamond band ring fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is invisibly set with
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, invisible set Blue Sapphires, Rubies Diamonds Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
0.70 carats. The Rubies & Blue Sapphires are of Thailand origin and are invisibly set. The Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline Amethyst Ring Invisible Set Diamond Band 6 Estate 18k Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary pink tourmaline & amethyst ring (circa 2000s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold and Invisible Set of Diamond Band Ring 1.28 Carat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring is made in 14k white gold with 14k yellow gold accents. It features 4 rows of invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carriere 18 Karat Gold Princess Cut Diamonds 4 Row 2 Carat Invisible Set Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Carriere 18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 9 8 Grams Princess Cut Diamonds 2
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.10 Carat Diamond and Invisible Set 1.00 Carat Ruby Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
enhanced by the prestigiously gleaming surface of classy 18K yellow gold in this sublime ring designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18k Invisible Set Ruby Pave Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring 7.25cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully made ring done in 18K yellow gold set with approximately 6cttw in invisibly set
Category

1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mystery Set Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An invisibly set, mystery ring with Rubies with diamonds on the side. Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring. Featuring 126 calibré
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisble Set Wedding Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Invisibly set diamond band ring fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring features 27 princess
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k yellow gold sapphire and diamond dress ring. The bombe ring has a domed design set to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Quadrillion 18k Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Princess Pyramid Sides Ring
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k yellow gold. It features a VERY FINE quality emerald cut diamond solitaire that is neatly channel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond, Sapphire Invisible Setting, and Sapphire Cabochon Large
Located in Southampton, PA
Beautifully set against the luxuriously radiant 18K yellow gold, the stunning diamonds and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Southampton, PA
Beauty and glam are eminent in this phenomenal 18K yellow gold ring by Oscar Heyman. Its fabulous
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 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

Retro Style Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Invisibly set princess cut rubies and round brilliant cut diamonds are set in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diadea Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Engagement / Cocktail / Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
quality diamonds (E-F color and VVS clarity) set in opulent 18 karat yellow gold setting. The round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring 2.30ct 18K Yellow Gold Birthstone 2ct
Located in Dearborn, MI
Sapphire Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring 2.30ct 18K Yellow Gold Birthstone Featuring a Natural
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut and Round 5.62cttw Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
in 18k yellow and set with princess cut diamonds invisible alongside the band. On the top and bottom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 18k yellow Gold Ring with 2.95 Ctw in Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
invisible set of baguette cut diamonds with the vibrant allure of square cut rubies. This ring is a true
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA 4.75 Carat Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Wedding Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Timeless Estate Vintage 18k Yellow Gold (tested) Green Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Bombé Ring
Located in Miami, FL
bombé plaque, this fabulous ring is resplendent in cts of invisible-set genuine round-faceted rubies
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 2.66ct FINE Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Princess Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This neatly designed tourmaline and diamond ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. It features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3-Row 2.00 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This fabulous band features invisible-set princess-cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flamboyant 11.5 Carat Diamond "Princess of Peacock" Very Large Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite and unique "Princess of Peacock" 14 karat yellow gold ring is shaped like a graceful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 9 #22370
Located in Washington Depot, CT
wide band ring features 21 princess cut diamonds set in gleaming 14K yellow gold. The clean, seamless
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Bar and Wing Style Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This lovely cocktail ring in 14k yellow gold is sure to become one of your favorites! This bar and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k 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

0.58 Carat Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
brightly polished 14 karat yellow gold, this beautiful ring features a 0.58 carat tsavorite garnet center
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carat Marquise Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow gold, this gorgeous cocktail birthstone ring features one deep rich purple amethyst prong set in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
by a layer of clean, white diamonds. Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 4 and may be resized.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mouawad Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Mouawad
Located in Southampton, PA
brand's reputation. Forged from the finest 18K yellow gold, and accented with 2.13ct of invisible-set
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.40 Carat Amethyst and Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous 14 karat yellow gold gemstone cocktail ring features one marquise cut blue topaz and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Step Up Tapered Cocktail Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
flanking baguette diamonds amplify this striking art deco styling in channel settings. This 14k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

French 1940s Retro Tank Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carat yellow gold ring. Splendid geometric shape ring, it is set with an antique brilliant-cut
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White 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.