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Bezel Two Tone Ring

14K Two Toned Round Diamond Bezel Crossover Ring 1.86 CTW
14K Two Toned Round Diamond Bezel Crossover Ring 1.86 CTW

14K Two Toned Round Diamond Bezel Crossover Ring 1.86 CTW

Located in Stuart, FL

14k two toned fashion ring. This ring has an intricate crossover design that includes 9 round bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Two-Tone 0.30 Carat Diamond Bezel 18 Karat Gold Ring
Vintage Two-Tone 0.30 Carat Diamond Bezel 18 Karat Gold Ring

Vintage Two-Tone 0.30 Carat Diamond Bezel 18 Karat Gold Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Two-Tone 0.30 Carat Diamond Bezel Ring. The ring features center 0.20 carat Diamond and

Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Two-Tone Bezel Set Diamond Band
14 Karat Two-Tone Bezel Set Diamond Band

14 Karat Two-Tone Bezel Set Diamond Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14K two-tone Diamond: 1 Round Brilliant = 0.50cttw Color: J Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: ring

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.07 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Two-Tone Bezel Set Ring
GIA Certified 5.07 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Two-Tone Bezel Set Ring

GIA Certified 5.07 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Two-Tone Bezel Set Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

reflections and a beautifully proportioned outline. Set in an elegant 18K two tone gold mount, the design

Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Two Tone Hammered Ring, London Topaz Ring, 14k Bezel Gold with Sterling Silver
Two Tone Hammered Ring, London Topaz Ring, 14k Bezel Gold with Sterling Silver

Two Tone Hammered Ring, London Topaz Ring, 14k Bezel Gold with Sterling Silver

By Rose and Choc

Located in Wallingford, CT

Hand fabricated two tone hammered finish with blue topaz. Stone: London topaz Bezel setting: 14k

Category

2010s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Topaz, Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

18k Two Tone Gold 0.64ctw Pave & Bezel Diamond Covered East West Cocktail Ring
18k Two Tone Gold 0.64ctw Pave & Bezel Diamond Covered East West Cocktail Ring

18k Two Tone Gold 0.64ctw Pave & Bezel Diamond Covered East West Cocktail Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Two Tone Gold 1.60ctw Bezel Oval Ruby & Diamond 14.9mm Wide Band Ring
18k Two Tone Gold 1.60ctw Bezel Oval Ruby & Diamond 14.9mm Wide Band Ring

18k Two Tone Gold 1.60ctw Bezel Oval Ruby & Diamond 14.9mm Wide Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

/VS2 Clarity - 0.30ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Red

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Wire Brush Finish Band Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds
Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Wire Brush Finish Band Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds

Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Wire Brush Finish Band Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring Size: 7 This exquisite 18 karat white and yellow gold diamond band offers a modern yet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.61 Carat Round Cut Bezel Set Peridot Solitaire Ring in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
1.61 Carat Round Cut Bezel Set Peridot Solitaire Ring in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold

1.61 Carat Round Cut Bezel Set Peridot Solitaire Ring in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

fresh and radiant sparkle that captures the essence of nature’s beauty. Crafted in a unique two-tone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Round Emerald Bezel Set and Pave Diamond Halo Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Round Emerald Bezel Set and Pave Diamond Halo Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold

Round Emerald Bezel Set and Pave Diamond Halo Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

natural emerald is nestled among a sparkling pave halo of diamonds, while the polished two tone metal

Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

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Mark Patterson Two-Tone Bezel Set Diamond Ring
Mark Patterson Two-Tone Bezel Set Diamond Ring

Mark Patterson Two-Tone Bezel Set Diamond Ring

By Mark Patterson

Located in Spartanburg, SC

Platinum and 18K gold bezel set diamond ring. The diamond weighs 0.91 carat and G color, SI1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Two Tone Polished Square Bezel Ring in 18K Gold
Two Tone Polished Square Bezel Ring in 18K Gold

Two Tone Polished Square Bezel Ring in 18K Gold

Located in Vienna, VA

Two Tone Polished Square Bezel Ring in 18K Two Tone Polished Square Bezel Ring 18K Yellow Gold 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Style Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique Style Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique Style Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

By Valentina Fine Jewellery

Located in Sai Kung District, HK

Rose Cut Diamonds set in 18K White Gold bezel. The two-tone gold makes the ring more unique and special

Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Bezel Set Two-Tone Diamond Ring
Contemporary Bezel Set Two-Tone Diamond Ring

Contemporary Bezel Set Two-Tone Diamond Ring

Located in Webster, NY

Custom made contemporary design diamond ring crafted in 14k two-tone white and yellow gold

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

14 Karat Two-Tone Bezel Set Diamond Band
14 Karat Two-Tone Bezel Set Diamond Band

14 Karat Two-Tone Bezel Set Diamond Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14K two-tone Diamond: 1 Round Brilliant = 0.50cttw Color: J Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

New 18k Two Tone Gold 1.20ct Bezel GIA Oval Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
New 18k Two Tone Gold 1.20ct Bezel GIA Oval Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

New 18k Two Tone Gold 1.20ct Bezel GIA Oval Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have an absolutely gorgeous diamond solitaire engagement ring newly crafted from solid 18k

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's 14k Two Tone Gold 1.27ctw Half Bezel Diamond Solitaire Band Ring
Men's 14k Two Tone Gold 1.27ctw Half Bezel Diamond Solitaire Band Ring

Men's 14k Two Tone Gold 1.27ctw Half Bezel Diamond Solitaire Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Half Bezel Set - G/H Color - I2

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Bezel Set Round Diamond Multi Row Eternity Band Ring in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Bezel Set Round Diamond Multi Row Eternity Band Ring in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold

Bezel Set Round Diamond Multi Row Eternity Band Ring in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

yellow gold bezels, giving the piece a warm, vintage-inspired elegance. Framing this central line are two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Bezel Solitaire Rope Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Cartier Bezel Solitaire Rope Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold

Cartier Bezel Solitaire Rope Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Cartier Bezel Solitaire Rope Ring in 18K Two-Tone Gold. (1) Round Brilliant Cut Diamond weighing

Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Materials

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By Hancocks

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By Christian Dior

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$18,954

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By Hermès

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$43,000

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By Hermès

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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Bezel Two Tone Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact bezel two tone ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Rose Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 3 antique edition and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a bezel two tone ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic bezel two tone ring over the years, but those made by Le Vian, Cartier and Mark Patterson are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A bezel two tone ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Topaz rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 antique cushion cut and emerald cut alternatives. Finding a bezel two tone ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Bezel Two Tone Ring?

Prices for a bezel two tone ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $375 and can go as high as $7,120, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,860.

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.