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Customizable 14 Karats Yellow Gold Satin Octagon Unisex Deco Style Modern Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Customizable 14 Karats Yellow Gold Satin Octagon Unisex Deco Style Modern Ring This beautiful
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Baby Pink Tourmaline Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold with sugarloaf cut natural baby pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Priyashi Nahata Green Peridot Russell Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
contrasted look. Green Peridot Russell Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Material: 18K Yellow gold. Ring Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Priyashi Nahata Grey Obsidian Russell Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
contrasted look. Grey Obsidian Russell Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Material: 18K Yellow gold. Ring Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Other, Gold, 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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Green Quartz Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a 15x15x8 mm green grown quartz. It has been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18k Gold 1.40Ct White Diamonds Ocean Inspired Wave Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18K White Gold Wave Ring with 1.40 Carats of White Diamonds Handmade in Italy by Rossella Ugolini
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Unisex Diamond Celestial Dome Band Ring in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Diamond Celestial Dome Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamond of 0.031 carats. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Engagement Ring with Sugarloaf Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary engagement ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and sugarloaf cut natural topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Men’s Swirl Ring with GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Diamond in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
a sculptural swirl-style mounting crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold, weighing 9.94 grams
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring in Satin Yellow Gold, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

29.93 Carat Mandarin Garnet Sugarloaf Cabochon Platinum Diamond Ring 18K Gold
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mandarin Garnet Sugarloaf Cabochon ring. Meticulously crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 1...

Antique Men s Gold Silver Top Old Mine Cut Diamond 3 Stone Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Silver Top - Stamped 18k Weight: 11.9 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 (fitted on
Category

Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Retro 1950s Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A sublime antique men's signet ring adorned with
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Featured in Vogue Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This cocktail ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm grown dark vivid amethyst. It was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Sacchi Lapis Lazuli Roman Style Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lapis Lazuli Roman Style Ring in Satin Yellow Gold, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of 18 Karat Yellow Gold and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm natural light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Face Mediterranean Red Coral Antique Cameo Ring
Located in Milano, IT
circa Dimensions Band Gold: 0.74 inches circa Diameter ring: 0.74 inches circa Ring size: 8.75 US For
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring by Elan
Located in New York, NY
Men's Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring by Elan A yellow gold ring set with a cabochon emerald
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Natural Green Prasiolite Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of 14 karat yellow gold and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm light green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5 Carat Oval Cut Red Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
/regal style ring suitable for men and women. Item Details: - Type: Vintage Ring - Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Sepkus "Old Bridge" Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat yellow gold "Old Bridge" men's band style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Sepkus "Stone Barn" Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat yellow gold "Stone Barn" men's band style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

29.93 Carat Mandarin Garnet Sugarloaf Cabochon Diamond Ring - 18K Gold Platinum
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Handcrafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, this state-of-the-art Crocodile pattern ring is a unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gol...

Men s Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond RIng
Located in New York, NY
Men's Certified Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond RIng A yellow gold ring adorned with a
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Sacchi Roman Band Ring Round Diamond Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Round Diamond Satin Yellow Gold Roman Band Ring, from Sacchi’s Roma Collection, hand-crafted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco 18KT Yellow White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage men’s ring channels the bold symmetry of Art Deco design, crafted in 18KT yellow and
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Featured in Vogue 18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring features a striking 15x15x8 mm green grown quartz set in 18 karat yellow gold. It has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Silver Denarius of Diva Faustina Senior 146 AD Gold Coin Men s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
brushed 18kt yellow gold Size: 8 Weight: 14,30gr.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 8.64 Carat Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
ideal as a men's pinky ring or a woman's statement/cocktail ring. Set in a heavy 18k solid gold mounting
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini 18k Gold 3 Carats Blue Sapphire White Diamonds Band Love Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini contemporary handmade 18k gold ring, 3-carat intense blue cabochon-cut Sapphire
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Green Quartz Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat yellow gold ring showcases a 15x15x8 mm green grown quartz and has been featured in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Men s Ring with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of 18 karat white gold and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm grown amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Green Quartz Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat yellow gold ring showcases a 15x15x8 mm green grown quartz and has been featured in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Green Quartz, Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a 15x15x8 mm vivid green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Featured in Vogue Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm vivid green grown quartz. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Featured in Vogue Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This fashion ring features a 20x20x6 mm green grown quartz set in 18 karat yellow gold. It has been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Classic Wide Wedding Band With Design Ring, Unisex Size 5.5
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Classic Wide Wedding Band with a unique design, available in a
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cluster Dome Legacy Vintage Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
set and crafted in 18k yellow gold to create this stunning piece of jewelry. This artwork is for a
Category

Antique 1680s Italian Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 1.43 Carat Marquise Cut Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
horizontally in an east-west orientation. Finely made in 18k yellow gold. Size 10 US, with resizing available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Men s Two Tone Platinum Diamond 18.80 Carat Star Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. 18K Yellow Gold, .750. 23.10 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Featured in Vogue Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Blue Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring features a striking 15x15x8 mm blue grown quartz set in 14 karat yellow gold. It has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Featured in Vogue Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of yellow gold-plated sterling silver and features a 15x15x8 mm green grown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Hardstone Cameo of Roman Emperor Men s Ring Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 18th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 8  Dimensions (cameo): 26 mm Weight: 18 gr
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Mens Diamond Signet Ring 18kt
Located in New York, NY
.30ct side diamonds Vs-2 Clarity, G-color Rounds brilliant cut, Single cuts. 18kt. yellow gold 22
Category

2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unbranded Two-Tone Sapphire Men s Ring in 14K White Gold Size 8.75
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Unbranded Two-Tone ring 14K White Gold & 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamonds Main Stone Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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

Antique Snake Serpent Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 8.3gr
Located in SE
Antique Serpent Ring ca. late 19th - early 20 century in solid 18K Yellow Gold.Coiled body with
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Featured in Vogue 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Fashion Ring with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This cocktail ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm green grown quartz. It was published
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Dubini Female Janiform Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
, Lampsakos dating circa 4th-3rd Century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. DEPICTED ON COIN Obverse: Janiform
Category

2010s Italian Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Boulder Opal Diamond Ring. 18k Gold Genuine Opal Diamond Set Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
occasion - Unisex. Will work great on Women and Men. Appraised independently at $4170 18k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Oval Onyx Intaglio Cocktail Ring with Diamond Accents in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
blends history and luxury. Crafted in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold, this captivating ring showcases a
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Mid Century Diamond and Ruby 18 karat Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Mid Century DIAMOND and RUBY 18KT Yellow and White Gold Ring" is a piece of jewelry that
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

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

9.40 Carat Type A Fei Cui Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring in Textured 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
ring shank. Ideal as a mens pinky or ladies statement ring. Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.