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Antique Ring natural 0.6 ct Emerald solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø7.25US / 2.9 gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

1930 Halo Ring natural 0.45ct Sapphire ctw. 0.65ctw Diamonds 18K Gold/ØUS6/2.25g
Located in SE
Diamonds of old European cut Ø 2.5 mm / 0,08 ct. each, total weight of diamonds here ca. 0.65 ctw. Color ca
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ring Two in One Halo Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold /ØUS7.25 /3.9gr
Located in SE
There are 30 old European cut Diamonds on both / 15 on each side: Ø 1mm / 0.0075 ct each, color F,G /VS
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1925 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 0.3ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8.25/3.5gr
Located in SE
set Natural Ruby of old European diamond cut : Ø 4.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct , color is medium
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ring natural 1ct Yellow Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.75/2.35gr
Located in SE
Vintage Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold with natural Yellow Sapphire and 8 Diamonds
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Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1927 Ring 1ctw natural Diamond Sapphire solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 7.75/1.3gr
Located in SE
shoulders in Platinum featuring two old European diamond cut Diamonds Ø 3.75 mm x 2.1 mm deep / ca. 0.25 ct
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø4.75/1.8g
Located in SE
rose cut Diamonds Ø 1 mm / 0.0075 ct each. Color of Diamonds ca. F,G / VVS . All stones with open backs
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Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1930 s German Ring solid 14K Gold 15 ct Citrine Ø6.5 US / 10.7gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Antique Platinum Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
of beautiful green colour approx. 1.40 ct, Colombian origin 2 old mine cut diamonds totaling approx
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
missing. Four old European cut Diamonds Ø 2.5 mm / 0,08 ct each + a Diamond Ø 1.25 mm / ca. 0.001 ct
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1929 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.7gr
Located in SE
of old European diamond cut with open back Ø 5 mm 2. 9 mm deep / ca. 0.65 ct. Ten rose cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

1908 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5ct Sapphire 0.6ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS5 /4gr
Located in SE
of old European diamond cut with open back Ø 5 mm 2. 9 mm deep / ca. 0.65 ct. Ten rose cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Halo Ring 2.5ct Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø5.25US /4.8 gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring from ca .1920s -1930s with Ruby and 13 rose cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked, tested 18K
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Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Bague au Firmament Diamonds Enamel 18K Gold Ø6.75 US / 11.5 gr
Located in SE
this Blue and diamond jewellery type was called ' Bagues de Firmament ' which means "Rings of the
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Antique Late 18th Century European Empire Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold

1914 Finish Ring natural 0.25ct Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US6.75 /4.17gr
Located in SE
A Ring with wide shoulders and flower crown featuring a claw set natural old *European diamond cut
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Vintage 1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Halo Ring natural 1.2 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 5.5 gr
Located in SE
Diamond in the center is a marquise rose cut 6 mm x 4.5 mm / 0. 35 ct and six Diamonds around it Ø 3 mm
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Halo Emerald Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver ØUS 8.25 / 3.6 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Emerald and Diamonds halo Ring set in solid 14 ct Greenish Yellow Gold. Ca. early XX
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Signet Ring Wilkinson Courtenay 18.5 ct Jasper 18K Gold US 3.75/12.8g
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
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Antique 18th Century European Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold

Antique Garnet And Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian ring centered with 1 natural garnet flanked with 2 old mine cut diamonds estimate
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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

1929 Nordic Clover Ring solid 18K Gold 1ctw Ruby 0.5ct Diamond Ø 6US/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
= made in 1929. Crown is 10 mm x 8 mm x 5 mm deep. Old diamond cut Diamond Ø 5 mm x 2.75 mm / ca 0.56 ct
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1917 Ring 2ct natural Sapphire 2.2 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø5US/6.7gr
Located in SE
Swedish Cluster Ring set with claw set old diamond cut natural Blue Sapphire surrounded with 11 old
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Vintage 1910s European Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Finish Ring natural 1ct. Emerald solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS7.5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
natural cabochon cut Emerald stone of deep Green color 7 mm x 5.5 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 1 ct Stone show
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1941 Nordic Channel Ring natural 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 23K Gold ØUS 7.25 /6gr
Located in SE
bezel with five channel set old diamond natural Diamonds / total ca. 0.9 ct. ca.F,G / VS,SI. Largest
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø US8/ 3.1 gr
Located in SE
at axes x 4 mm deep. Largest stone is an old diamond round cut Diamond 3.25 mm x 1.8 mm deep ca
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

1934 Nordic Ring 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 / 4.55 gr.
Located in SE
Beautiful Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled. Set of Swedish hallmarks, 18K, maker's and date
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique French Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.25US / 12gr
Located in SE
fused Silver clusters with old diamond cut natural red Ruby with open back / ca. Ø 5 mm /0.65 ct. Six
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

1920s Nordic Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US /2.2 gr
Located in SE
medium Blue measures: Ø 6 mm x 2.3 mm deep / ca. 1 ct. Twelve Diamonds, all old European cut Ø 2 mm
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Halo Ring 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 9US/ 2.58 gr
Located in SE
(tested). Crown with top in Platinum holding 7 old diamond cut Diamonds. Hallmarked 18K and PLAT for
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Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique German Cluster Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.5/ 6 gr
Located in SE
toned Gold with Silver crown holding 7 eight-cut Diamonds. The central setting can be rotated around
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6 / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
natural Emerald stone emerald cut 3.25 mm x 2.75 mm / ca.0.15 ct accented two diamonds of old diamond cut
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire 1.5 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 8.25US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
cut Sapphire Ø 5.75 mm x x 3.2 mm deep/ ca. 1.2 ct with distinctive zoning, inclusions, and internal
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Antique Early 1900s European Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 56 /14K Gold Ø 8US / 2.5 gr
Located in SE
Russian Imperial period Ring with openwork shoulders featuring one claw set old oval cut Ruby and
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique German Ring 1ctw. natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold ØUS7/3g
Located in SE
structure typical for naturals, measures 6.5 mm x 4.5 mm /ca. 0.7 ct. + 12 rose hand - cut Diamonds with
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

1971 Soviet Ukraine Ring 0.35 ctw Russian Diamonds 583/14K Gold Ø9.75US / 4.1gr
Located in SE
diamond cut natural Siberian Diamonds. The largest stone Ø 3.5mm / 0.17 ct each and three Ø 2.5 mm
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Vintage 1970s Ukrainian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1948 Vintage Ring 7ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US / 9.2g
Located in SE
Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring in solid 18K White Gold. Fine emerald /step cut natural Blue
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Halo 2.25ct Tourmaline Diamonds Ring solid 14K Gold Ø US6.75 / 4 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Halo ring with diamond cut Tourmaline and Diamonds in White and Yellow 14K Gold. Tourmaline
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 0.65 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US 3.25/ 1.59 gr
Located in SE
period.Combination of Gold, Silver, and Diamonds of old European Diamond cut. Custom hand - made German or Austrian
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

2 stones Ring natural 0.6 Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US6 / 2.3 g
Located in SE
3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct. and square pave set old diamond cut natural Diamond Ø 2mm / 0.04ct / H,I
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Ring, signed G. R. Addis, Australia, circa 1890–1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
emeralds (together approx. 0.70–0.80 ct) 4 old mine-cut diamonds (total approx. 0.80 ct, average colour H–J
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Antique 1890s Australian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1928 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS8 / 2gr
Located in SE
3.5 mm x 2.5 mm / ca.0.15 ct Emerald stone accented two diamonds of irregular old diamond cut Ø 2.5 mm
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
a Victorian mounting that has old mine cut diamonds going around the center stone. The ring is in
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century French Sapphire Diamond “Daisy” Cluster Ring – Antique 18K
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
age; fully wearable Gemstone details: 1 × cushion-cut sapphire, ~1.20 ct 12 × Old-Mine–cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Located in SE
step of any resizing but machinery used for polishing causes vibration that old rings (with prongs for
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Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

1952 Three Stones Ring 0.7 ctw Diamonds solid 18K White Gold Ø 7.25US / 2.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage Three Stones ring in solid 18K White gold with three bezel set natural Diamonds of old
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1968 Soviet Baku Ring 2.4 ctw Russian Diamonds 583 / 14K Gold Ø 7 US / 5 gr
Located in SE
Luxurious ring with radiant convex shaped openwork crown decorated with Russian old mine cut
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Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1966 Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6 /3.9gr
Located in SE
accented with 14 pave set old European cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm /0.015 ct. each. Color F,G / VVS . All stones
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
stone equally sized, old diamond round cut Diamonds Ø 2.75 mm / ca. 0.08 ct. each /total ca .025 ctw
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Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique German Ring natural 5ct. Star Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS7.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
. Diamonds of old european cut Ø 1.75mm / 0.025 ct each, color ca. J.K / Si,P Band is made of solid Yellow
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold

1954 Ring Sapphire Diamond Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5US / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
marks and date combination D9 : hand- made in 1954. Crown: 12 mm x 4 mm x 3.25mm deep Old Diamond cut
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr
Located in SE
deep / ca. 0.35 ct. Two rose cut Diamonds Ø 2 mm / ca. 0.04 ct each. Color ca. F,G / VS. All stones
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 0.8ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 7.25/ 3.8gr
Located in SE
/ ca. 0.8 ct. Four natural old European cut Diamonds : two Ø 3 mm x 1.7 mm deep / ca. 0.15 ct each
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1959 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
, combination I9 / hand - made in 1959. Crown: 12.3mm x 4.6mm x 3.6mm deep Old Diamond cut natural light blue
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 0.45ct Diamond 0.45ctw Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5 /2.1 gr
Located in SE
ct / color ca F, G / VS. Two old European diamond cut natural Sapphires of medium intensity Blue
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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1913 Alliance Ring natural 0.25 ctw Emeralds solid 18K Gold Ø US 7.5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Antique Alliance Ring, 18K Yellow Gold and claw set natural Emeralds of old Diamond cut. Swedish
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Ring natural 0.8ctw Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.25 / 2.25gr
Located in SE
and 2 Diamonds . Vintage ring , hand - made in Europe ca 1950s -1960s, band hallmarked 750. Floret
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1976 Ring 0.75ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold US7 / 5.5gr
Located in SE
mm x 2.5 mm deep/ ca. 0.75 ct accented with 6 old diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm / 0.015 ct each
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS11 /2.87gr
Located in SE
Ø2mm /0.04 ct old diamond cut Diamond in the center and six rose cut Diamonds Ø2mm /0.04 ct each
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Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

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1 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hancocks are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut alternatives. Most of our 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 1 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring?

The price for a 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring starts at $1,137 and tops out at $285,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $11,750.

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 1 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mine cut diamonds are up to 300 years ago. Mine cut diamonds were popular around the 18th century during Victorian times and are still in high demand today. You’ll find a wide selection of mine cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.