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Ct. Tw. Round and Princess Cut Men s Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Men's diamond ring with a total of ct. tw. round and princess cut diamonds. The diamonds are graded
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.89 Carat Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.89 Carat Blue Sapphire Sculpture Ring Thomas Kurilla sculpting in his
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold 800BC Greek Key Pattern Ring in Yellow Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The women and men of Ancient Greece wore this gold spiral ring that is delicately engraved by hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek More Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold 800BC Greek Key Pattern Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The women and men of Ancient Greece wore this gold spiral ring that is delicately engraved by hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek More Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval 3.15 Carat Sapphire Sculpture Shoulder Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval 3.15 Carat Sapphire Sculpture Shoulder Ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 6.09 Carat Blue Radiant Cut Sapphire Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold 6.09 Carat Blue Radiant Cut Sapphire Ring, This beautiful stone will be
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.41 Carat Radiant Cut Ruby Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.41 Carat Radiant Cut Ruby Sculpture Ring , Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Round Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Simple Minimalist Emerald Wedding Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Century ↣ Jewelry Main Material - 18K Yellow Gold Stone Details ↣ Primary Stone Type: Emerald
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur de Lis Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold West 46 Cross Signet Ring, Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla inspired by
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Special 6.02ct Cabochon Star Ruby Men s Ring
By Raiman Rocks
Located in Calabasas, CA
This 6.02ct Cabochon Star Ruby men's ring is set in 18k white and yellow gold with 2 side baguette
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Jagged Edge Black Diamond Custom Initial Date Ring
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
Specific Ring Is "25.01" - Available In Any Finger Size The 'Jagged Edge' yellow gold men's wedding band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Amethyst Cocktail ring, Handmade, C1960 s Mad men era
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
. Spectacular Mad men era handmade Amethyst Cocktail ring, set in 18ct gold. 18ct yellow gold single stone
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Wedding Unisex Band Ring for Men or Women Design by AB Jewelry NYC
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
A bridal or wedding band ring in recycled 18k gold. Simplicity Medium Disk contemporary unisex
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cober Jewellery yellow gold with 0.15Ct diamonds in ladies Wedding Rings
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
why we chose a beautiful 18K yellow gold ring set with no less than 5 brilliant-cut diamonds of 0,15
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vincent Peach Equestrian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snaffle Lock Diamond Ring
By Vincent Peach
Located in Nashville, TN
round White Diamonds interlaced on a weighty 18kt Yellow Gold Band. Approximately 1" in height and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Leo Lion Head Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla created this 18K Yellow Gold Vermeil Lion Signet Ring , Matte or
Category

2010s Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Fleur de Lis Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold West 46 Cross Signet Ring, Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla inspired by
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sculpture Ring with 2.54 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sculpture Unisex Ring with 2.54 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire, Tiffany
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Ruby Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
to both men and women. Details: 18 karat yellow gold, tiger's eye, ruby, diamond H:2.8cm, W:1.5cm
Category

2010s British Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renaissance Coat of Arms Enamel Rock Crystal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
There's a depth to this 18K yellow gold Renaissance ring as it must have gone to astonishing
Category

Antique 16th Century Unknown Renaissance Fashion Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

0.75 Ct. Round Cut Natural Diamond Solitaire Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SI1 and Color H. Handcrafted in 14k Gold, 18k Gold, or Platinum 950 setting. Color: H Clarity: SI2
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur-di-Lis Diamonds Cross Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur di Lis GIA Diamonds Cross Signet Ring, Tiffany Designer
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Chalcedony Ruby Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
to both men and women. Details: Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Chalcedony Ruby Diamond
Category

2010s British Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Faberge Men s Diamond Ring F2325SW
By Fabergé
Located in Wilmington, DE
Faberge Men's Diamond Ring. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond 0.05cts Black Enamel Size 10 F2325SW
Category

2010s Signet Rings

Eye Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Malachite Pave Diamonds Ruby
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
spirit and chic style which will appeal to both men and women. Details: 18 karat yellow gold, malachite
Category

2010s British Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Half Way Men s Diamond Band 1.5 ct. tw.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
% natural, and ethically sourced Available in 14k, & 18k White Gold, or Yellow Gold Diamond Info: Color: G
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Emerald White Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
to both men and women. Details: 18 karat yellow gold, onyx, emerald, white diamond. H:2.8cm, W
Category

2010s British Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Malachite Ruby White Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
to both men and women. Details: 18 karat yellow gold, malachite, ruby, white diamond. H:2.8cm, W
Category

2010s British Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Debra Navarro Orange Garnet and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stack Band Ring
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
The Gee ring, from our Watu Collection, is hand-crafted with 18-karat recycled yellow gold, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Stephen Webster England Made Me 18ct Yellow Gold and White Diamond Signet Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
Me collection. Not for the feint of heart, this 18ct yellow Gold and white Diamond pavé (0.20cts
Category

2010s British Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

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

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Fantasy Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k rose gold men's band from our "Games of Fantasy" collection. This band features high
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Notched Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k rose gold men's band measuring at 7.5mm wide. Satin finish center, with high polished notched
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Notched Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold men's band measuring at 7.5mm wide. Satin finish center, with high polished notched
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Satin Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
. Available in 18k white, rose, or yellow gold, 950 platinum, and 950 palladium. Also available with diamonds
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Satin Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
, Switzerland, and take 4 weeks to produce. Available in 18k white, rose, or yellow gold, 950 platinum, and
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Satin Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
, Switzerland, and take 4 weeks to produce. Available in 18k white, rose, or yellow gold, 950 platinum, and
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Men s Wedding Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
weeks to produce. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold, 950 platinum and 950 palladium. Also
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Men s Wedding Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
weeks to produce. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold, 950 platinum and 950 palladium. Also
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Wire Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
Schaffhausen, Switzerland and take 4 weeks to produce. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold and
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Debra Navarro Natural Green Beryl Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
The one-of-a-kind, and award winning, Vincent cocktail ring is hand-crafted with 18-karat recycled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Wire Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
Schaffhausen, Switzerland and take 4 weeks to produce. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold and
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Matte Rhombus Wedding Band
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Matte Wedding Band, "Rhombus Concave" Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla uses his
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Flowers and Leaves Wedding Band
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band by Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla, Free Hand sculptued Flowers
Category

2010s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold "Origami" Woven Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k rose gold band featuring a folded braided design and a satin finish. The "Origami" ring is
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Carbon Fiber and 18 Karat Rose Gold Snakebone Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
5.8mm carbon fiber band featuring a series of small 18k rose gold inner rings. When worn these
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Notched Men s Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold men's band measuring at 7.5mm wide. Satin finish center, with high polished notched
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Satin Milgrain Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold, platinum and palladium. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stainless Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Oyster Bracelet Style Link Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Men's Rolex style oyster bracelet link band in 18-karat yellow gold and stainless steel. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Geometric Men s Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k white, rose or yellow gold, 950 platinum and 950 palladium. Also available without diamonds upon
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faberge Blue Enamel and Diamonds Men s Ring F1887BL
By Fabergé
Located in Wilmington, DE
Faberge Blue Enamel and Diamonds Men's Ring. 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Diamonds 0.07 Size 6.5
Category

2010s Signet Rings

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Two-Tone Channeled Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
and take 4 weeks to produce. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold, 950 platinum and 950
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Star Wars Inspired Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
a kind look, durability and resilient quality. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Eccentric Cut Textured Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Satin Collapsible Men s Watch Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
8mm wide 18k white gold link ring with all around satin finish and flat edges. This ring is
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Satin Collapsible Men s Watch Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
8mm wide 18k rose gold link ring with all around satin finish and flat edges. This ring is
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Cut Out Diamond Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
a kind look, durability and resilient quality. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold, 950
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold and Carbon Fiber Channel Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
8mm men's band featuring carbon fiber hand-wound around 18k white gold and a channel running
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Mens 18k Yellow Gold Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of mens 18k yellow gold rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 123 vintage versions or 147 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of mens 18k yellow gold rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern mens 18k yellow gold rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Furrer-Jacot, Cartier and Stambolian are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 107 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut mens 18k yellow gold rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of mens 18k yellow gold rings, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Mens 18k Yellow Gold Rings?

On average, mens 18k yellow gold rings at 1stDibs sell for $3,170, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $45,000 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.

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.

Questions About Mens 18k Yellow Gold Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 18k gold can tarnish, but it is uncommon. Pure gold does not combine easily with oxygen and therefore does not tarnish. The higher the karat, the less likely a piece of gold will tarnish.