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Stunning 14k White Gold Ring with 0.44 ct Natural Diamonds- AIG cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning triple halo ring made from 14k white gold with 0.44 total carat of round brilliant
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2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 14k Yellow Gold Pave Ring w/ 0.54ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning ring made from 14k yellow gold with 0.54 total carat of round brilliant diamonds. This
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2010s Israeli Wedding Rings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Halo Pave Ring with 0.48ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 14K Yellow Gold with a high
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Halo Pave Ring with 0.40ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 14K yellow gold with a high
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxurious 14k Yellow Gold Halo Ring with 0.67ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 14K Yellow Gold with a high
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Three Stone Ring with 0.75ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
14k white gold with a high quality polish. It comes with an AIG certificate and fancy jewelry box. 1
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2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling 14K White Gold Natural Diamond Ring w/ 1.12ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sparkling 14K White Gold Diamond Ring w/ 1.12ct At the center of this enchanting ring gleams a
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2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marvelous 14k Rose Gold Long Ring w/ 2.02ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A stylish ring with dazzling 2.02-carat round brilliant diamonds. The jewelry is made of 14K Rose
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Marvelous 14k Yellow Gold Necklace w/ 0.85 Ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
jewelry is made of 14K Yellow Gold with a high-quality polish. It comes with an AIG certificate and a nice
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marvelous 14k Yellow Gold Pave Ring w/ 0.45ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 14K Yellow Gold with a high
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glamorous 14k Yellow Gold Dome Ring w/ 0.95ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 14K Yellow Gold with a high
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2010s Israeli Dome Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marvelous 14k Rose Gold Ring w/ 1.46 Carat Natural Diamonds GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
carats of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 14K Rose Gold with a high
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Ravishing 14k White Gold Ring w/ 0.96 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
. The ring is made of 14K white gold with a high quality polish. It comes with an AIG certificate and a
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2010s Israeli Wedding Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Radiant 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Halo Stud Earrings w/2.57 ct - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Radiant 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Halo Stud Earrings w/2.57 ct - IGI Certified These
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 14k Rose Gold Natural Diamonds Stud Earrings w/1.61 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 14k Rose Gold Natural Diamonds Stud Earrings w/1.61 ct - IGI Certified Presenting these
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Dazzling 1.80ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 1.80ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dazzling 1.58ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 1.58ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold - GIA Certified
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 14K Rose Gold Eternity Ring with 0.50 ct Natural Diamonds- AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful ring made from 14k rose gold with 0.50 total carat of round brilliant diamonds. This
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2010s Israeli Band Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Glamorous 2.75ct Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Glamorous 2.75ct Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies Earrings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
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2010s Israeli Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Radiant 1.29ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Radiant 1.29ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold - GIA Certified
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stylish 3.47ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Eternity Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 3.47ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Eternity Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Embrace
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Glamorous 14k Rose Gold Double Halo Diamond Ring w/1.09 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Glamorous 14k Rose Gold Double Halo Diamond Ring w/1.09 ct - IGI Certified Immerse yourself in the
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Timeless 14k Rose Gold Diamond Double Halo Ring w/1.23 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Timeless 14k Rose Gold Diamond Double Halo Ring w/1.23 ct - IGI Certified Embrace timeless
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Glittering 14k Rose Gold Rubies Diamonds Drop Earrings w/1.20 ct-IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Glittering 14k Rose Gold Rubies and Diamonds Drop Earrings w/1.20 ct - IGI Certified This
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Beautiful 0.66ct Diamonds South Sea Cultured Pearls Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 0.66ct Diamonds & South Sea Cultured Pearls Earrings in 14k White Gold with GCI
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 2.04ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 2.04ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This elegant
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Captivating 1.45ct Emeralds and Diamonds Halo Necklace in 14k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 1.45ct Emeralds and Diamonds Halo Necklace in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 8.08ct Peridot and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 8.08ct Peridot and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This stunning
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold

Enchanting 14k White Gold Natural Diamonds w/ Sapphires Necklace w/1.72 ct- IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Enchanting 14k White Gold Natural Diamonds w/ Sapphires Necklace w/1.72 ct- IGI Certified This
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 2.63ct Pearl and Diamonds Earrings in 14k White and Yellow Gold - GCI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 2.63ct Pearl and Diamonds Earrings in 14k White and Yellow Gold - GCI These luxurious
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dazzling 2.01ct Rubies and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 2.01ct Rubies and Diamonds Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified These
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 14k White Gold Solitaire Ring w/ 0.18ct Natural Diamond AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning single diamond ring made from 14k white gold with 0.18 total carat of round brilliant
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 14K White Gold Ring with 0.62 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning ring made from 14k white gold with 0.62 total carat of round brilliant diamonds. This ring
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ocean Blue 14K White Solitaire Ring with 2.4ct Natural Sapphire IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
sapphire with deep ocean blue color. The jewelry is made of 14K white gold with a high-quality polish. It
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 14k Yellow gold Twisted Ring with 0.38 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 14K Yellow Gold with a high
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Necklace W/ 1.96 Ct Emeralds and Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
carats of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 14K White Gold with a high
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 14k Yellow Gold Halo Ring with 0.37 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 14K yellow gold with a high
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 14k White Gold Ring w/ 0.31 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning ring with diamond black side stone made from 14k white gold with 0.31 total carat of round
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2010s Israeli Dome Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 0.66ct Diamond Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Main Stone: 2 pcs Diamond Colour: G-H Clarity: VS Main Stone Shape: Round
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Captivating 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace w/ 4.05ct -AIG
Located in רמת גן, IL
array of brilliant-cut sapphires and sparkling diamonds, set in lustrous 14k yellow gold. - AIG
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luminous 2.26 ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 2.26 ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold - GIA Certified
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Serene 14k White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Dangling Earrings w/2.12 ct - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Serene 14k White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Drop Earrings w/2.12 ct - IGI Certified
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Band Ring with 0.20 carat Natural Diamonds - AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning ring made from 14k yellow gold with 0.20 total carat of round brilliant diamond. This ring
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2010s Israeli Modern Band Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Precious 14k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring w/0.90 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Precious 14k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring w/0.90 ct - IGI Certified This precious
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Magnificent 1.16ct Sapphire and Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Magnificent 1.16ct Sapphire and Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Elevate your
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous 3.68ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 3.68ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Set in elegant
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Timeless 1.30ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Timeless 1.30ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - HRD Certified
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enchanting 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Pave Ring w/0.89 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Enchanting 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pave Ring w/0.89 ct - IGI Certified This enchanting
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brilliant 14k White Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Ring w/1.64 ct - AIG Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Brilliant 14k White Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Ring w/1.64 ct - AIG Certified This unique 14k
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2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fascinating 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Pave Ring w/1.02 ct-IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fascinating 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pave Ring w/1.02 ct - IGI Certified This
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lovely 1.13ct Tourmaline and Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k White Gold -IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lovely 1.13ct Tourmaline and Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This enchanting
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Enchanting 14k Rose Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Pave Ring w/1.01 ct - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Enchanting 14k Rose Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Pave Ring w/1.01 ct - IGI Certified Discover the
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant 14K Rose Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring w/0.95 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 14K Rose Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring w/0.95 ct - IGI Certified This captivating
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant 14k White Gold with 0.86 Ct Natural Morganite and Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful art deco morganite ring made from 14k white gold with 0.86 total carat of pink oval shape
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 0.62ct Rubies and Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 0.62ct Rubies and Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified This exquisite 14k
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sophisticated 14k White Gold Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings w/1.06 ct - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sophisticated 14k White Gold Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings w/1.06 ct - IGI Certified These
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling 14K White Gold 0.61ct Halo Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Our exquisite 14K White Gold Diamond Jewelry. This radiant masterpiece exudes timeless charm and
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

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14k Israel For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k israel you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7 vintage or 3 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k israel among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any 14k israel from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Cultured Pearl version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a 14k israel for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14k Israel?

The price for a 14k israel starts at $242 and tops out at $14,000 with these wall-decorations, on average, selling for $1,350.

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.