One of a kind 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the exclusive radiance of this limited edition 18K yellow gold ring, showcasing a beautifully bezel-set baguette diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Heart Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 2 heart cut =0.40cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 48 round brilliant = 0.50cttw Color: Pink / H Clarity: SI1-2 Size: 5.25 si...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite and Diamond Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Ring, 6.09 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 6.09 carat tanzanite is a stunning bluish purple color with unusually strong saturation. This ring was handmade in 18k yellow gold, with a handsomely tailored bezel that has been...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Double Diamond Bezel Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
0.80 carat total weight natural round cut diamond double bezel set ring in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Shaped Bezel Set Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A timeless symbol of elegance and sophistication, this Pear-Shaped Bezel Set Diamond Ring showcases a stunning pear-cut natural diamond secured within a sleek bezel setting.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald-Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A timeless expression of modern luxury, this Emerald-Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring features a dazzling emerald-cut natural diamond securely framed within a sleek bezel setting.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Narrow Rings with Bezel Diamonds
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted 8mm Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Narrow Ring, Accented with 0.11 Carats of Bezel Set Scattered Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Octagonal Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Captivating and timeless, this handmade H&H Collection piece is a size 6. Octagonal Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring 18kt. Yellow Gold Octagonal Diamond: 0.78ct H-SI1 GIA# 1142521...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Satin Finish Bezel Set Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Height: 14.1 mm tall Total Weight: 21.3 Grams Diamond Count: 32 Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-SI1 Diamond Cut: brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Gypsy Ring Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold ~.63ct Center
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Diamond Gypsy Ring Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold ~.63ct Center This ring features a ~0.63-carat round white diamond set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60 Carat Peridot and Diamond Yellow Gold Engraved Bezel Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty ring features a very bright, sparkling peridot that has been set in an intricately handmade 18k yellow gold bezel.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
6.75 Carat Green Tourmaline and Diamond, Yellow Gold Engraved Bezel Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ring features a rich, 6.75 carat, elongated cushion cut olive tourmaline that has been set in a handmade 18k yellow gold bezel.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This cocktail ring features a vibrant, bezel-set oval ruby centered on a wide yellow gold band that is lavishly channel-set with rows of sparkling baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Baguette Bezel Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Straight Baguette Cut - Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.80 (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.77ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Wedding Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 Width: 2.50 mm Weight: 2.50 grams Ladies 14K yellow gold seven-across, diamond wedding ring with a half round shank.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold GIA 1.51ctw Montana Sapphire & Diamond Long Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Montana Sapphire - Old Round Brilliant Step Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Blue Color - NO HEAT - 0.55ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Com...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K White Gold Oval Fancy Yellow Diamond Tapered Baguette Bezel Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This luxurious Bvlgari ring features a prominent oval-cut fancy yellow diamond securely bezel-set into a smooth, architectural white metal band, brilliantly flanked by a single taper...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
NEW 14k Yellow Gold 0.53ctw Marquise Bezel Diamond Solitaire Petite Simple Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Marquise Cut - Bezel Set - K Color - I1 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.53 (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.33 Grams Ring ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring with Diamond Bezel
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an oval shape 2.57 Carats Amethyst ring with a White Diamond Bezel with a total weight of 0.15 Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot Ring with Diamond Bezel
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an oval shape 2.95 Carats Peridot ring with a White Diamond Bezel with a total weight of 0.14 Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.10 carat diamond 18k yellow gold 3 stone bezel ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold ring from the 1980’s features three round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.10 carats. The diamonds, graded F-G in color and VS in clarity,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$408Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Ring Everyday Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This is a minimalist 14k yellow gold ring featuring a round brilliant-cut diamond in a bezel setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Starburst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vibrant band is centered by a gorgeous pink sapphire set within an etched starburst, flanked by sparkling crescent moon and pear-shaped diamond inlays in polished 18-karat yello...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat D Color Diamond Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The clean bezel frame enhances the geometric outline of the diamond and gives the ring a bold yet elegant look.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Retro Bezel Square Ruby and Diamond Bordered Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This handsome retro style ring is set with four square faceted, pinkish red color rubies, approximately 0.28 TCW, bezel set, and bordered with a frame of round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,100Sale Price|21% Off
14k Yellow Gold Natural 1.75 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14kt Yellow Gold 5 Stone 1.75 Carat Weight Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring Style :5 Stone Bezel Set Ring Material :14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There Are Approx...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Citrine and Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut = 0.06cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Citrine: 1 pear cut = 1.25ct Ring Size: 5.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Fancy Yellow Pear-Shaped Diamond Asymmetrical Bezel Solitaire Ring in 22K Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A unique asymmetrical solitaire ring by Bracken Jewelers featuring a rare fancy intense yellow pear-shaped diamond. The striking knife-edge platinum band follows the diamond’s natura...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 3.80 carat old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold bezel ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Retro 3.80 carat old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold bezel ring is a bold and sophisticated vintage statement ring showcasing the timeless beauty of an antique diamond in a substant...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Artisan Bezel Set Citrine & Diamond Handmade Engraved Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully handmade band ring features a sparkling 4.62 carat citrine set with diamonds in 18k yellow gold.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold Mesh Band Ring with Solitaire Bezel Set Yellow Diamond
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring can be resized at an additional cost. Let us know if you’re looking for certain sizes, we might have some in stock. Elevate your style with this exquisite 18K yellow gold m...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set VIVID RED Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - Very Nice Color - 4.9mm (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pav...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of a kind 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Baguette Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the exclusive radiance of this limited edition 18K yellow gold ring, showcasing a beautifully bezel-set baguette diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Bezel Set Emerald Cut Diamond Wrap Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 7 emerald cut = 0.66cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 6.75 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Weight: 4.4 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Bezel 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simplicity meets elegance in this Solitaire Bezel 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring , featuring a single, brilliant natural round diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18KT Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
This refined diamond band is crafted in radiant 18KT yellow gold and showcases a captivating row of bezel-set round cut diamonds totaling 0.45 carats. With its elegant gradient desig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.78 Carat Total weight Marquise Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and modern, this 18K yellow gold ring features a 0.78 carat marquise-cut diamond set horizontally in a sleek bezel setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum 1.17ctw Bezel Trillion Ruby & Carre Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Trillion Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - 0.62ct (exact) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Calibre Carre Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant W...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Amethyst - February Birthstone - Bezel Set Diamond Dress Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Performed in 9K Yellow Gold (stamped 375) the ring is centring a Natural Amethyst ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Bezel Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 4.02 ct. I_J VVS-VS white diamond emerald cuts. Total of 13 stones, each one is 0.30-0.40 ct. each. Each stone comes with a GIA certificate. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Trillion Amethyst & Peridot w/ Pave Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Amethyst & Peridot - Trillion Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Happy Purple & Green Color - 6.2 x 6.2mm each (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Ro...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.20ctw Bezel Diamonds Textured Finish Bamboo Style Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.81 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger, item can not be sized) Ring Width: 3.67mm (0.83") (north to south - at diamond setting), 1.95mm...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Bypass Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bypass Ring Style: Diamond Bypass Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.18 carats of natural,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.70ct Unique Rectangular Diamond East West Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Unique Elongated Facets Cut Cornered Rectangular Cut - Bezel Set - S To T Range Color - VS2 Clarity - 1.70ct (exact - certified) ** See Ce...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 0.64ct Natural Diamond Bezel-Set Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Command the spotlight with this spicy 18K yellow gold masterpiece that serves pure, persuasive architectural dominance. A creative fusion of a 0.22ct round brilliant center flanked b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chevron Bubble Diamond Band .34ct in 18k Yellow Gold Round Bezel Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely chevron bubble ring gives the illusion of an eternity ring. The bezel diamonds go 3/4 around the ring but the ring has a small sizing bar without diamonds leaving room fo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Shaped Peridot Bezel with Diamonds Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage inspired with lots of personality, this is the peridot ring for you. Construction is 14 karat yellow gold, genuine diamonds, and natural, genuine peridot gemstone. The beaded...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.57 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Handmade Yellow Gold Engraved Bezel Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade 18k yellow gold ring features a 5.57 carat cushion-cut amethyst with gorgeous crystalline transparency and beautiful rich color.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
6.92 Carat Bezel Set Asscher cut Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Eternity Ring is made in 18K Yellow Gold with 13 perfectly matched Asscher Cut Diamonds Bezel Set in with Halo around each individual diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Bezel Fiery Boulder Opal w/ Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.68 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.86cttw Bezel Set Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate everlasting love with this enchanting eternity band ring. Crafted in high polished 18K yellow gold. Showcasing 6 bezel set oval cut dazzling diamonds weighing 0.86 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,959Sale Price|20% Off
One of a kind 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Baguette Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the exclusive radiance of this limited edition 18K yellow gold ring, showcasing a beautifully bezel-set baguette diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,799Sale Price|20% Off
One of a kind 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Baguette Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the exclusive radiance of this limited edition 18K yellow gold ring, showcasing a beautifully bezel-set baguette diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Heavy 18k Yellow & White Gold .40ct Round Diamond Bezel Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Lively Nice Diamond - J Color - I1 Clarity - 0.40ct (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Bezel Ring with 0.22ct Brute Cut Diamond
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bold and distinctive, this 14K yellow gold ring features a stunning brute-cut diamond securely bezel-set at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Rd 1.76ct GIA Bezel Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.76ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: SI1 Certified by: GIA Report Number: 11266612 Total Carats...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Bezel & Pave Set Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold 0.12cttw
Located in New York, NY
Rachel Koen Solid 14K yellow gold, set with round cut bezel and pave set diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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.
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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