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Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Diamond Belle Époque Ring, Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belle Époque Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 This exquisite ring from the
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Early 20th Century European Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Hearts on Fire Seven Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Round 0.79 ct 18k White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
HEARTS ON FIRE Style: Seven-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Metal: 18k White Gold with Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Edwardian era Diamond and Ruby Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910s Step back in time with this
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Gold Platinum , French 1940s Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Circa 1940s Elevate your jewellery
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Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct White Gold Platinum, 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1940s This exquisite ring hails from
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Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Edwardian Diamond Upfinger Figure Eight Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian up-finger
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Edwardian era Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian ring, masterfully crafted in 18ct gold and platinum. The centrepiece is a stunning, faceted
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Daisy Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This stunning antique ring
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Platinum, Edwardian Carved Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18ct Gold Platinum 1980s Three Stone Zircon Diamond Cossover Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Zircon Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1980s Introducing a stunning
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Late 20th Century European Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18ct Gold Platinum Stamped, Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Daisy Star Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian ring is
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Stamped, 1920s Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Engagement Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This beautiful engagement ring
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Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18ct White Gold Platinum 1920s Amethyst and Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s Behold this exquisite 18ct
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Early 20th Century English Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Plaque Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Heart Illusion Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 3 Stone Heart Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920’s Beautiful 3 Stone Diamond
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Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

18ct White Gold and Platinum 1960s 1.32ct Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
white gold and platinum ring. The centre stone is accompanied by a stunning spray of six fine quality
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Vintage 1960s British Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back into the elegance of the
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1960s Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold Platinum
Located in London, GB
A show-stopping vintage 18ct gold diamond cluster ring. The central diamond weighing 0.40ct is
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Vintage 1960s British Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18ct White Gold Platinum 1920s Amethyst Diamond Rectangular Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s This stunning antique ring
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Early 20th Century European Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond 1930s Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
side), perfectly complemented by the silver tone of the platinum setting. The ring is finished with
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18ct Yellow Gold Platinum Edwardian Ruby Diamond Hexagonal Star Set Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Introducing an
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique German Halo Ring natural 0.7 ct Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø3.75US
Located in SE
Beautiful old German Halo Ring from ca. 1920s -1930s, with great stones and parts in solid 18K
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1920’s 18ct White Gold Platinum Zircon Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Zircon & Diamond Ring 9ct White Gold & Platinum Stamped Makers Mark A & W Circa 1920's
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Early 20th Century English Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Gold Platinum 1960’s Sapphire Diamond Round Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1960’s This 1960s vintage cluster ring is a
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Mid-20th Century English Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct White Gold Platinum, 1960s 3.50ct Diamond Cocktail Tank Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1960s Exquisite in design, this stunning
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Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum 1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Three Stone Crossover Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Makers Mark H G This exquisite
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Early 20th Century European Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940s French 18ct Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Cocktail Tank Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Hallmarked- slightly rubbed Circa 1940s This
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Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 18ct Yellow Gold Oval 3 Stone Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
Vintage Platinum & 18ct Yellow Gold 3 Stone Ring With an Oval Sapphire & 2 Oval Brilliant Cut
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2010s British Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This is a truly stunning original
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum 1920’s Diamond Trilogy Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond 3 Stone Crossover Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920’s Pretty Antique
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Early 20th Century English Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Edwardian Three Stone Rectangular Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This gorgeous Edwardian ring
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940’s 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Engagement
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s Beautiful, vintage
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Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Transitional Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold Platinum Engagement Ring, c.1950 s
Located in London, GB
crafted from 18 carat yellow gold and platinum. The stunning piece is centred by a wonderful transitional
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Vintage 1950s European Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct White Gold Platinum, Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning
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Early 20th Century European Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Platinum, 1920s Peridot and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This exquisite ring
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Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Platinum, Edwardian era Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step into the elegance of the
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.05 Ct Diamond G VVS 18 Kt Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
beautiful as the top, detailed and over cared into details, crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with Platinum top
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct White Gold and Platinum, Sapphire Diamond Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18ct and Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the
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Early 20th Century European Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Victorian Cut 0.65ct Diamond Set in Platinum 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Located in London, GB
A delicate and feminine ring made in 18ct yellow gold and platinum. It features a 0.65ct round
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21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Five Stone Diamond Half Hoop Ring/Band in Platinum 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
. Platinum top 18K Yellow Gold pieced coronet & shank Total item’s weight: 3.7gr. Ring’s size: L (re
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Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Band Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique 1920s 18ct Gold /Platinum Stamped 3 Stone Emerald Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Crossover Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This
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Early 20th Century English Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Rose Gold Platinum Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Fancy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Rose Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 Step into the past with this
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Platinum Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Platinum and 18K Y/gold dome shape ring, RBC diamonds weighing approx. 1 ct, HI VS, ring
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20th Century More Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Discover the allure of this exquisite
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M. Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald diamond ring featuring a 9.11 ct
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald diamond ring featuring a 9.11 ct green emerald with 1.50 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Belle Epoque diamond ring in 18k gold, 0.55 ct diamonds, cluster ring
Located in PARIS, FR
French Belle Epoque Diamond ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. In the center, 4 old-cut and
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This is a truly stunning
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1920s Step back into the elegance of the 1920s with
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Authentic Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite 18ct gold original Art Deco ring
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum 18 kt. Ring With 2.88 ct. Emerald Cut, 2 Triangle Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant Platinum & 18 kt. Ring With 2.88 ct. Emerald Cut, 2 Triangle Cut Diamonds Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct White Gold Platinum, 0.35 Carat Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

18ct Gold Platinum 1920s Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Rectangular Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s This exquisite art deco ring
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.01ct Old European Cut Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Antique Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
be altered. The band is stamped 18ct and Plat. This is a rare and stunning antique diamond ring that
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 18ct Gold Art
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Platinum Diamond Crossover Ring Set with 0.25ct of Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage 18ct & Platinum Diamond Crossover Ring Set with 0.25ct of Diamonds. Additional Information
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Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18ct gold platinum 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 18ct gold platinum diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18ct gold platinum diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but LB Exclusive, Tiffany Co. and Michael Barin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 18ct gold platinum diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Ring?

On average, a 18ct gold platinum diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $8,425, while they’re typically $544 on the low end and $825,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.