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Victorian 0.70 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
. They are held within platinum claws, which are set on an 18 carat yellow gold band. This combination of
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
solitaire ring, with a single diamond weighing 0.30 carat. It is beautifully claw set within platinum, which
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Deco 5.00ct Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
. These diamonds match in quality at G in colour and VS in clarity. The ring itself is crafted in 18 carat
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
into collets of platinum and sit upon a band of contrasting 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified, 0.28ct Fancy Orangy Pink Radiant Shape Natural Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, and round cuts, this platinum luxury diamond ring exudes elegance and sophistication. This unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.82ct
By Tiffany Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Tiffany And Co Solitaire Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, six claw set in platinum on 18ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

0.25 Carat Three-Stone Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
in clarity. The balance of this petite Art Deco period ring is rendered in 18 carat yellow gold, with
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Set in PT900, 10.01 carats, N colour VS2 clarity Heart Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very special, and one of a kind, Diamonds Engagement Ring set in PT900 & Diamonds. The weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Fine Exactly 1.62 ct Total Weight White Brilliant cut Diamond Contemporary Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Very fine white brilliant cut diamonds. 22 diamonds, weighing approximately 1.10 ct., are set in an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Cushion Cut Sapphires 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection. Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian 16.00 Ct Amethyst 1.70 Ct Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt Gold Platinum portions Amazing elongated Navette shape, quite distinctive
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. T Two Ring Collection 18K Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. T Two Ring Collection 18K White Gold 0.15 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Full Circle
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1900s 2.59 Carat Oval Cut Tourmaline and 1.95 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This fine antique cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. The
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Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 10.09 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1960 Nordic Ring 7ct. Rubellite Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø10.75 US/ 5gr
Located in SE
Fine vintage Ring in classic design. Band in solid 18K Gold. Bezel set natural transparent
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Belle Époque 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Weight: 0.40 Age: 1910s Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Size: M
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian .55 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Rare Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
decorated with heavy 18 KT solid gold mount centrally set with an Old mine cut Diamond of .55 CT rated as G
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Antique Late 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Certified 8.5 mm. Natural Pearl 1.35 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Dated 1910 circa, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold platinum topped Floret daisy shape in beautiful
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 8.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Asscher Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pear Cut Emerald Heart Motif 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color : Yellow Gold
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 0.80ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
contrasting gallery and band of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 5.03 Carat H VS1 Oval Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
& Low classic platinum and 18k yellow gold 3-stone ring. The 5.03 carat center oval diamond is accented
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 16.10 Carat Colombian Emerald and Transitional Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
with an 18 carat yellow gold rub over setting. Working hand in hand with the Emerald to highlight it's
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
the ring are also crafted in platinum with the band finishing off this beautiful piece in 18 carat
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bvlgari GIA Sapphire Diamond Bulgari Three-Stone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Clarity Grade: VS1 & VS2 Additional Details:Metal: Platinum & 18K White Gold Ring Size: US 6 (resizable
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1990s European Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Three-Stone 2.10 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1881
Located in London, GB
the shank and is all made from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Carat Weight: 2.10 Stone Shape
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M. Magnificent Green Emerald Diamond Ring with Trillions 21.80cts Emerald
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white and yellow gold diamond and emerald ring featuring a 21.80 ct emerald set alongside 2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.90 Carat Pink and Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring Circa 1905
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The impressive antique
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Art Deco .75 Ct. G VS1 Diamond Solitaire Plus Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
as unique of solid 18 KT gold topped by Platinum Classy design in vogue at the time with a sleek
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.40ct Purple Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
platinum. Gemstone: Purple Sapphire Stone Shape: Baguette Cut Carat Weight: 1.40 Metal: 18ct White Gold
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2ct Emerald‑Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Metal  • Solid 18K White Gold  • Band Width ≈ 2 mm Ring Style  • Solitaire · Half Eternity · Straight
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Rose Gold One Unity Wedding Band
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Handmade in NYC. Available in platinum, 18 karat white, rose and yellow gold. White diamonds: 41 stones
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2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Yellow Gold One Unity Wedding Band
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Handmade in NYC. Available in platinum, 18 karat white, rose and yellow gold. White diamonds: 41 stones
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2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond and Pearl Crossover Ring with Set Shoulders, circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
This tasteful diamond and pearl crossover ring was handmade in platinum and 18 carat yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.35ct Diamond and Pearl Two Stone Twist Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Diamond & Pearl Stone Shape: Transitional cut Carat Weight: 0.35ct Metal: 18ct White Gold
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

15 Ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion GIA Diamond Trinity Engagement Ring Scarselli
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold and platinum. A halo of white melee diamonds encompasses the diamonds in this three-stone
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 3.82ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
clarity. The whole piece has been crafted from 18 carat white gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2ct Pear-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Two-Tone 18KGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Diamonds  • 0.06 ct Natural Pavé Diamonds  • E–F Color · VS Clarity Metal  • Two-Tone 18K Gold: White-Gold
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New SSEF Cert 5.641 CT Unheated Burma Mogok Clean Pigeon Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
stunning centerpiece, accented with sparkling diamonds set in 18K Gold. The ruby has been certified by SSEF
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Seven-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the sapphire are trios of diamonds each side totalling 15pts. The rest of the ring is modelled in 18ct
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Vintage 1960s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Late Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
and VS clarity. The round brilliant cut diamonds are held within platinum claws, and are set on the 18
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 12 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Trillion side Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
12 ct emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold and Platinum
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald

Van Cleef Arpels Pavé Set Yellow And White Diamond Bombe Dress Ring Cira 1980
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
yellow diamonds set in 18ct yellow gold intertwined with a band of round brilliant cut white diamonds set
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Late 20th Century American Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1ct Round‑Cut Diamond Double‑Halo Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. Cast in solid 18K white gold and totaling approximately 4.5 grams, the ring’s architecture marries
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
band. The gems are claw set in platinum, while the band is made of 18 carat white gold. This entire
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
diamonds for this time period. The gems are claw set in platinum, while the band is made of 18 carat yellow
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Art Deco 0.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
diamond. Each is a G colour and SI1 clarity. The gems are set in platinum, which is on an 18 carat yellow
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Hancocks 1.01ct Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in Antique Style Setting
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
European brilliant cut diamond with GIA certificate. Setting 18ct yellow gold and platinum with maker's
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21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Seven-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
modelled in 18ct gold and is made in London, England. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 7 3/4 Band Width: 4mm Weight
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Vintage 1960s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Edwardian Two-Stone Twist Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
handmade platinum collets. The band which has a twist design has been made in 18 carat yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Debreloque Reversible Ring with Micro Pave by Leon Mege
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
without costing like one. Platinum and 18K yellow gold 31 F/VS full-cut diamonds 0.25 ct total weight
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Certified 6.35 Ct Imperial Topaz 1.20 CT Diamond three stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, original late Victorian transitional Edwardian, has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold with Platinum
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Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Deco 1.40ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1940
Located in London, GB
within platinum claw settings, which match the rest of the timeless setting style. Gemstone: Diamond
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 0.60ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
piece. A simple band of 18 carat yellow gold completes this classic solitaire ring. Gemstone: Diamond
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Men Signet Ring natural 11ct. Jade solid 18K Gold Ø 8.5US / 11.5 gr.
Located in SE
with maker's logo 750, metal tested 18K Yellow Gold Fine Used condition. Surface of the stone has
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.70ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the classic trilogy ring design features three beautiful old cut diamonds rub
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1956 Ring natural 1ct. Emerald 8 Diamonds solid 18K Ø 7.5US / 4.4 gr
Located in SE
intage Emerald and Diamond ring in solid 18ct Gold with bezel's top in Platinum / or White Gold
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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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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.