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585 yellow gold ring with pearls and diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 14-karat yellow gold ring combines classic beauty with timeless sophistication. At the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Combination Pearls Amethyst Diamond White Pink Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Pink Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 14-RND17-0,04-4/6A Amethyst 1-RND-0,58 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Pearl and diamond halo ring in white gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold 9mm Cultured Pearl Ring Featuring 16 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of SI Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with three central pearls between structures of diamonds
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Pear Amethyst Pearl Bubble Ring – 5.66ct Amethyst, 0.61ct Diamo
Located in Hong Kong, HK
luster of freshwater pearls for an unforgettable statement. Crafted in 14 karat white gold, the
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 14k Gold

Mabe Pearl Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's 15mm Mabe Pearl 14k yellow gold cocktail ring. One white cultured large Mabe pearl with a
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Olive Leaf Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freshwater cultured pearl ring exhibits olive leaf motifs, extending from the bypass shank. The leaf motifs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring #19917
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring This elegant ring features one round white pearl (8 mm
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Moi Zoe Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K): 6.60g Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Brilliant cut) : 0.27ct Gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Pearl Precious Stone Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Enhance your look with this charming ring in 14Kt white gold and rose gold, composed of diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Angara South Sea Cultured Pearl Trio Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
breathtaking brilliance, the flanking diamonds lend an opulent touch to this pearl ring.June
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold

Estate Cultured White Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This gorgeous gem is designed around a 7mm cultured white pearl center supported by a split shank
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Pearl Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring Two 8mm Cultured Pearls Accented by 8 Round Brilliant Cut
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau style ring with pearl and diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique ring made of 14 karat gold and platinum in the Art Deco style. The ring is decorated with
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Mallorca Pearl And 1.00ct Diamond Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • Gold 21.80GR • 1.00ct Natural Diamonds • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color VS/SI
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2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Cultured Pearl White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pierced decorated, milti-stranded
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Plum Mabe Pearl Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 12 round brilliant cut = 0.36cttw Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Napoli, NA
rose-cut diamonds and mother of pearls, mounted in 12k rose Gold. All handcrafted, Circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Modern Precious White Pearl White Diamond Fabulous White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earring Available) Diamond 43-Round 57-0,23-4/5A Pearl d 7,5-8,0 1
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Jewelry Set with Natural Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Timeless Elegance – 14K White Gold Jewelry Set with Natural Pearls and Diamonds This exquisite
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique French Pearl Diamond and Enamel Adoration Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
. Stone Details: Natural Pearl, GIA report, .75 carats of I color SI1 clarity diamonds and Enamel Remark
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Antique 1870s Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1950s German Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The
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Vintage 1950s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds Size 6.75. 5 mm diameter pearl. 2.4 grams
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2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Free Form Ring 0.06 total diamond weight. 2 piece 9.5 mm
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2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

6.5mm Natural White Cultured Pearl Diamonds Rings 14kt
Located in New York, NY
6.5mm Natural Fresh water pearl Gold Ring .25ct Natural Round Diamonds 14kt. white gold 4.3
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
. Ring total weight 20.90 grams Diamonds weight 0.80 karat Pearl weight 2.60 grams Pearl size 12
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified Natural Chrysoberyl Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AGL Certified Natural Chrysoberyl pearl and diamond ring, containing 1 Natural Chrysoberyl
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1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Pearl: 1 11.25MM Tahitian pearl Diamonds: 53 round cut = .53cttw Color: H
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.9ctw Old Mine Diamond Salmon Pink Conch Pearl Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a: 14K White Gold 1.9ctw Old mine Diamond & Salmon Pink Conch Pearl Ring Size 8
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bypass Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the Freshwater cultured pearl. This solitaire pearl engagement ring designed in 14k yellow gold is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold

Angara Two Stone Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Open Stackable Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
open ring in 14k rose gold, adorned with a pair of Akoya cultured pearls. The prong-set brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Gold ring Art Deco style diamonds and pearls
Located in Berlin, BE
Ring in 14K yellow gold, executed in the Art Deco style. Set with two natural pearls and two old
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20th Century French Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara South Sea Cultured Pearl Olive Leaf Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
South Sea cultured pearl ring exhibits olive leaf motifs, extending from the bypass shank. The leaf
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Champagne Diamond Turquoise and Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Indulge in the opulent allure of this antique 14 karat gold ring, a masterpiece of elegance and
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Early 20th Century European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

14 kt Gold Grey Green Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Stare into the eye of this luminous South Sear pearl and diamond ring and be hypnotized by the
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Vintage 1970s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage cluster ring in 14k white gold structure, mounted with a big south sea pearl in the centre
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1990s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring Leaves Circa 1970
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning south sea pearl ring is magical. The leaves incorporating diamonds beautifully frame
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Pink Pearl Ring Natural South Sea 14 karat and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ESTATE AS-NEW CONDITION VERY BEAUTIFUL PEARL RING 14K white gold approx 14.70 grams Natural south
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1990s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Bronze

14k & 18k Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl and Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k & 18k Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl and Turquoise Cluster Ring This one-of-a-kind Pearl and
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20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Pearl White Rose Gold Fantastic Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic 14kt pink and white gold ring with diamonds, emeralds and a central Australian pearl of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1950s Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k rose and yellow gold with a 14k white gold
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 16 round brilliant cut = 0.24cttw Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold 6.9mm Pearl and 1.40ctw Old Mine Cut Cushion Diamonds Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 6.9mm (at the pearl) - 16.4mm (0.64") (top of the ring - east to west - diamond to diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Amazing Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Pearl diameter 7,0
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1950s Grey Pearls Flower Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with five Grey Rearls, Round cut Sapphires, and Round Brilliant
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Pearl White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Very elegant 14 kt rose and white gold ring, enriched with leaflets alternating with fabulous 2.63
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold, silver
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Solitaire with Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Solitaire With Diamond Accents Ring 50 piece of round diamonds with 1.00
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2010s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds Size 8.5 6 mm diameter pearl 2.4 grams total
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2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds Size 7. 5 mm diameter pearl. 1.8 grams total
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2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
a central pearl, also the ring has decorations on it. Ring Size: US 8 - ITA 17 - French 57 - UK Q
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Freshwater Pearl Ring 14Karat Gold Baroque Women 33.45 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Freshwater Pearl Diamond Ring 14k Gold Baroque Women Certified $2,950 910803 This is
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2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

585 Yellow Gold Ring with Tourmalines, Mabe Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Tourmalines, Mabe Pearl, and Diamonds This extraordinary 14-karat yellow
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

13 MM Gold Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.1 Grams ​ ​Pearl Diameter: 13 mm
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South-Sea Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central south-sea pearl surrounded by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Halo Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliant allure. Crafted in 14k white gold, this pearl engagement ring is a beautiful token of love.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold

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14k Pearl Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k pearl diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1414 vintage editions and 1001 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 14k pearl diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 14k pearl diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Natkina, Kabana and Marina J. are consistently popular. A 14k pearl diamond ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1450 pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 14k pearl diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 436 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Pearl Diamond Ring?

The price for a 14k pearl diamond ring starts at $1 and tops out at $475,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,872.

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.