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Bezel Art Deco Solitaire 2 Carat Black Pear Cut Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
-cut diamond set in bezel yellow gold, unique and STUNNING! Minimalistic and timeless ring, with a
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Yellow Gold

Green Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Oval Bezel Ring, Unique Custom Made Jewelry
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This gorgeous natural green tourmaline and diamond halo ring is beautifully crafted in 18 karat
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ooak 0.95 Cts East-West Bezel Emerald Cut Baguette Diamonds Hidden Halo Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
-14K Yellow Gold -Size: Resizeable -Certificate Of Authenticity Included Main Diamond: -Emerald cut
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Band Ring Set All Around with Bezel Set Marquise Shape Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
18 K yellow gold band ring bezel set all around with 19 Marquise shaped diamonds weighing 2.38cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Doco Ooak 1.55 Cts 5-Stone Princees Cut in Bezel Natural Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
This woman's beautiful diamond Bezel set with 1.44 Princess of main diamond, and Princess mounted
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.39 ctw Baguette Round Diamond Tri-Tone Highway Ring in Bezel Setting 14k
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond ring features a modern design with four rows of baguette and round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

3.40 tcw Heart Shaped Natural Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band Ring 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.40 approx tcw Heart Shaped Natural Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band Ring 18k Gold Golden
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Set Five Stone Ring in 18ct White and Yello
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond bezel set five stone ring is a testament to early 20th-century
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

.48 Carat Bezel Set Rose Cut Diamond Ring with Matte 18 Karat Gold Hammered Band
By Dianna Rae Jewelry
Located in Lafayette, LA
.48ct Bezel Set Rose Cut Diamond Ring with Matte 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Band This ring was
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Textured 18 Karat Gold Open Ring-Multi Shape Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Bezels
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Keiko Mita’s Marlene Ring, which at its widest point is 24 mm, is handmade from 18 Karat yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel Moissanite Flower Engagement Ring Set with Gold Ring Guard "Lily Emma"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful and unique "Lily Emma" Flower Moissanite Ring, bezel set. Lily flower means - Pure. The
Category

2010s Israeli Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Moissanite Bezel Set Unique Engagement Ring Alicent, Alternative Bride
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful Marquise Moissanite Floral cluster Engagement Ring, all diamonds are bezel set. Designed
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Bezel Round Moissanite Flower Unique Vintage Engagement Ring "Lily Emma"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful and unique "Lily Emma" Flower Moissanite Ring, bezel set. Lily flower means - Pure. The
Category

2010s Israeli Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Three stone Engagement Round Moissanite Bezel Minimalist Two Ring Set - "Kiss"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Minimalist Three Stone Engagement Moissanite Bezel Two Ring Set. An original design by Silly Shiny
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

East West Marquise Bezel Set Moissanite Three Ring Set, "Illuminati trio"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
East-West Marquise Bezel Set Engagement Ring with Two matching wedding bands. The list is for
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pear Moissanite Bezel Set Halo Unique and Delicate Engagement Ring - "Ballerina"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful & unique Pear Moissanite diamond halo engagement ring. The Center stone can be customized
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Levander purple Marquise Sapphire Bezel Setting Gemstone Engagement Ring Alicent
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Levander purple Marquise Sapphire Bezel Settings Gemstone Engagement Ring - Alicent Each ring is
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.55 Carats Art Deco Bezel Natural Emerald Cut Engagement Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
14K Yellow gold. with Diana Rafael's light-performing diamonds, makes a stunning ring, you won't ever
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9X7mm Oval Moissanite Bezel Set Hidden Halo Unique Engagement Ring Urban
Located in Hertsliya, IL
with our 9X7mm = 2CT Oval Moissanite Bezel Set Hidden Halo Engagement Ring. This unique urban design
Category

2010s Asian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

East West Bezel Set Blue Topaz Marquise Solitaire Engagement Ring - Illuminati
Located in Hertsliya, IL
East-West Marquise Bezel Set Blue Topaz Eye Ring - Illuminati. Blue Topaz is November's birthstone
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammerman Brothers Pave Diamond Flower Shaker Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold diamond flower shaker ring. Bezel wrapped diamonds dangle and shake with the
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

One of a Kind 3.02 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring
By Pampillonia
Located in Richardson, TX
New: One of a kind 18K yellow gold aquamarine and diamond ring. Bezel set with one oval aquamarine
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanya Farah 18 Karat Gold Diamond Passion Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Tanya Farah 18K Yellow Gold Passion Flower Diamond Bezel Ring. Perfect for everyday, this boast a
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Louis Newman Company GIA certified 3.15 carat Yellow Diamond Bezel Ring
Located in New York, NY
and VVS clarity. Set in an 18k Yellow gold hand made bezel solitaire setting that is dipped in 24k
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Bezel Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This gorgeous Round Bezel Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring is the perfect symbol of your
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

6.30ct Yellow Diamond Radiant VS1 GIA Bezel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Spready 6ct long radiant certified as a UV color VS clarity Set in an 18kt Yellow Gold bezel ring
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Ruby Cut: Cushion Weight: Approximately 0.6 Carats Color: Red Accent Stone: Diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

RUCHI Two-Row Diamond Yellow Gold Bezel Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond- 1.08 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold diamond engagement ring bezel set with one brilliant-cut diamond
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Bezel Set Baguette Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamond and Bezel Set Baguette Yellow Gold Engagement Ring 18kt. Yellow Gold Center Diamond: 0.97ct F-I1
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

3 Carat GIA Fancy Light Yellow Bezel Set Diamond Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
set easy to west in a bezel set 18kt Yellow Gold ring 3.01 Carat GIA Fancy Light Yellow Diamond VVS2
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut emerald
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Galaxy Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 13 round brilliant and galaxy cut= 3.40cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Galaxy Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 15 round brilliant and galaxy cut= 2.94cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14KT Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold bezel set diamond stackable band ring. This band features bezel set, round
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Galaxy Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 11 diamonds= 3.17cttw Color: K Clarity: SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 4 Carat Yellow Diamond Radiant Bezel Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 4.00 ct. Y to Z VVS yellow diamond radiant. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

Mings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond ¾ Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: mings Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 2 round brilliant = 0.45cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Kabana Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Ring
By Kabana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stone: 6 Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant Weight: Approximately 0.08 Carats Color: I Clarity: SI Metal: 14K
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Ring with Platinum Bezel
Located in Lexington, KY
mine-cut diamond in a platinum bezel against a bold black onyx tablet. This is a fantastic ring that
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Diamond Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Diamond Band Ring Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 4.80 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 2.06ct Diamond Half Bezel Wide Band Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
finish.This 18K Yellow Gold 2.06ct Diamond Half Bezel Wide Band Ring is offered in estate condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Wide Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond: 19 round brilliant cut = 0.73cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 1 round European cut = 4.50ct Color: K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Champagne Radiant-Cut Diamond Bezel-Set Yellow Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
bezel-set in 18k yellow gold. Currently the ring is a size 6 1/2, and can be adjusted up or down, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.49ctw Bezel Diamond Wedding Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 4
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 15 stones tapered baguette 2.5 x 1.25 mm - 3 x 1.5 mm approximately .49 total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.02ct Light Yellow Pear Bezel Ring GIA
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Well made pear shape set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel set ring SI2 clarity but eye clean
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Matte Figural Frog Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This beautiful ring is a figural frog, matte finished with high polished
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Rare Colors - Bezel Set Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Light Yellow VVS2 Clarity GIA Certified Diamond Crafted in a solid 18k Yellow Gold bezel setting
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Solitaire Ring Size 5 #23406
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Solitaire Ring Size 5 This elegant ring is crafted in classic
Category

20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Indian $2.50 Coin Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 24 round brilliant cuts = 1.20cttw Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one octagonal
Category

Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one octagonal
Category

Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

5.49 ct. Green Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold Bezel Engraved Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous handmade 18k yellow gold ring features a 5.49 carat cushion-cut green tourmaline with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

10 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Cushion Cut Galaxy Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 11 round brilliant and galaxy cut= 4.29cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Garnet and Diamond Scroll Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round cut = 0.02cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.12cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Diamond Bezel Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact yellow diamond bezel ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 24 vintage editions and 179 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a yellow diamond bezel ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a yellow diamond bezel ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Five Star Jewelry and Belfiore Jewelry are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cushion cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a yellow diamond bezel 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 Yellow Diamond Bezel Ring?

The price for a yellow diamond bezel ring starts at $202 and tops out at $82,200 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,200.

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.

Questions About Yellow Diamond Bezel Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While diamonds signify love and devotion, a yellow diamond is meant to also signify knowledge, intellect and wisdom; it’s also seen as a hue of happiness and cheer. Receiving a yellow diamond engagement ring still signifies everlasting love much like a clear diamond, but it also is meant to bring an element of happiness and certainty—this is what makes it a popular diamond color for engagement rings. You’ll find a variety of yellow diamonds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.