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CROSSETTE RING – Diamond, 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in London, GB
Crossette, Handcrafted in 18 Carat yellow gold and platinum ring; with double shank and modern
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2010s British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Contemporary Australian Crystal Opal Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 18 carat gold, this stunning art-deco-inspired contemporary ring has a
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1920s Art Deco Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
An art deco old cut diamond dress ring, set in 18ct gold and platinum. Circa: 1920
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Creations 18ct White Gold, Oval Diamond and Pave Set Diamond Dome Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Enjoy this oval diamond and pave set dome ring, designed and made for everyday wear. Centre diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Old Cut Certified Diamond Gold Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Farnham, GB
A beautiful handmade 18ct gold and platinum engagement ring. The centre is set with an Old
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Contemporary 0.80ct Hexagonal Halo Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
white gold Quinn Ring holds a gorgeous central round diamond set within a hexagonal border of grain set
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 2.55ct Pink Tourmaline Diamond Halo Ring 18ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
, diamonds, gold, and platinum. Diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals are treasures that can last for
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.13ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
white gold Rosalyn Ring is a dazzling masterpiece, featuring concentric halos of sapphires and diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 1.72 Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
talented jewellers using up to 95% reclaimed gems, diamonds, gold, and platinum. Diamonds, gemstones, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 2.66ct Teal Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
up to 95% reclaimed gems, diamonds, gold, and platinum. Diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals are
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 3.36ct Seafoam Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
, diamonds, gold, and platinum. Diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals are treasures that can last for
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 3.72ct Peachy-Orange Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
, Our hearts align, so wild and sweet. The captivating 18 carat yellow gold Angelita ring holds a 3.72
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 2.10ct Tourmaline Diamond Hexagonal Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
that soars, forever free, As vast as skies and deep as sea. The darling 18 carat white gold Adelita
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handmade 18ct Yellow Gold Mandarin Garnet, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Handmade 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum Round Nigerian type Mandarin Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Orange
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2010s Australian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

18ct Yellow Gold 0.80ct Pink Sapphire 0.65ct Diamond Ring 3.80 grams
Located in Birmingham, GB
Discover the exquisite elegance of our Pre-Owned 18ct Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring, a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
a platinum top with an 18ct gold shank. The stones have been well chosen for their lively colour
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA 18.36 Ct.Natural Blue Green Tourmaline in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
and 18 karat brushed yellow gold. The tourmaline is mounted in an 18 karat yellow gold bezel with two
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Early 2000s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
gold and platinum, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 2 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .50 Ct (H
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pearl and Diamond Gold Platinum Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
This Edwardian crossover ring has a 5.2 mm Pearl and .75 cts of Diamonds set in Platinum and 18ct
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Contemporary 1.70ct Diamond Art Deco Inspired Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
talented jewellers using up to 95% reclaimed gems, diamonds, gold, and platinum. Diamonds, gemstones, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Authentic Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Gold Platinum
Located in Napoli, IT
gold and Platinum Distinctive, romantic, Flower with Diamonds set into rub mount, sits flat on the
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Contemporary 2.69ct Orangish Pink Tourmaline Diamond Halo Ring 18ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
flight, A love that blooms in endless light. The adorable 18 carat gold Peru Ring holds at her centre
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 2.00ct Teal Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
story flows, A love eternal, forever grows. The perfect 18 carat white gold Sorrento Ring holds a
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930 s Diamond Solitaire Ring Diamond set Shoulders in 18ct White Gold and Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous Diamond ring that was made in the 1930's. Such a good quality example of an Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Ring 1930s Old European Cut Diamond 0.85 Ct Yellow Gold 18K Pt
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Beautiful Art Deco Ring 1930s flower format made in Yellow gold 18 Karat and seen in Platinum
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 18ct Gold Old Cut Diamond Two Stone and Sapphire Ring, circa 1915
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A very pretty early 20th century 18ct gold and platinum, old cut diamond two stone set with
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Farnham, GB
A beautiful Art Deco ring set with a sapphire and diamonds. Stamped 18ct Plat for 18ct gold
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.00 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Trilogy Ring
By TFJC
Located in Birmingham, GB
range has been skillfully created in all Platinum or 18ct Yellow Gold with Platinum settings. Each piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Madeira Citrine Platinum Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Classy Must! Edwardian Madeira Citrine Diamond ring crafted of solid Platinum and 14 Kt
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum

Greg Holland Platinum Diamond and Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Auckland, NZ
back holed by hand. The central diamond and the band are crafted in 18ct yellow gold sourced from the
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21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Magnificent Late 1.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
approx Low profile for the crown which is Platinum made backed with 18 KT gold Perfect engagement ring or
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Burma No Heat Certified Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
the setting tested as platinum; mounted on fine fine yellow gold band tested as 18ct. Weight 5.2gms
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.25ct Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Engagement Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold and Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
, Band Width; 2mm Materials: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Stones: Diamond
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Coral Platinum Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Coral and Diamond ring set in 18ct Gold and Platinum with French control marks Ring size
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rare Turquoise 2.80 Carat Old Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
very fine antique Edwardian era ring Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum, tested Hallmarks: none
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

1910s Diamond Pearl Gold Platinum Marquise Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique "Marquise" ring in 18k yellow platinum set with rose cut and brillant cut diamonds (total
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Early 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Contemporary 0.78ct Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
, Of hearts entwined in every hue. The captivating 18 carat white gold Cruz Ring holds a shimmering
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Sapphire 1.14ct Diamond Art Deco Inspired Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
stand as one, A love that lasts when all is done. The gorgeous 18 carat white gold Bellarine ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 1.51ct Green Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 18ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
story shows, A bond as endless as it glows. The adorable 18 carat yellow gold Broome Ring holds at
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexandra Mor Signature Radiant-Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
Alexandra Mor ring featuring a 3.00 Ct G VS1 GIA Certified Radiant-cut Diamond center detailed with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Late Victorian Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold &Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
out of 18ct Yellow Gold with Platinum tips holding the Diamond into place. Centred with a slightly
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Annabel Eley 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Annabel Eley
Located in Huntingdon, GB
18ct yellow gold Grass ring with a fused platinum inlay, and set with diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Greg Holland Sapphire Diamond Platinum and Gold Dress Ring
Located in Auckland, NZ
is hand crafted with platinum river braids grain set with white diamonds over an inner sleeve of 18ct
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21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Panel Ring 18 Karat Gold Platinum Setting, Antique Rings
Located in Preston, Lancashire
Art Deco diamond panel ring 18 karat gold & platinum double rectangle setting, circa 19205 This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18ct Gold 1ct Sapphire and 1ct Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
ring, set in 18ct gold dating from circa 1910. The central set oval sapphire is a deep, violet blue and
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Marquise Sapphire and Diamond Platinum and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Surfside, FL
natural sapphire ring with 2 side trapezoide diamonds. Platinum and 18k yellow gold setting. Size 7.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Tank ring with diamonds in 18 karat gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Tank ring with diamonds in 18-karat white gold and platinum. Tank ring set with a synthetic blue
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.25 Carat Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
white gold Rosalyn Ring is a dazzling masterpiece, featuring concentric halos of sapphires and diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Renesim Pave Diamond Platinum Wedding Rings
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
classic 950 platinum band rings. The smaller ring features two rows of 0.02 ct pave diamonds (H SI). The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Ring 1.04 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Gold Platinum, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold/ Platinum STONES: Diamond (approx. 1.04ct total) CLARITY: VS 1 – F/G colour
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum and Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
Hand made genuine Art Deco 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Ring embellished with deep blue old
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Hugo Haan Platinum Gold Brilliant Diamond Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
Diamond Pave on the rest of the ring - Platinum - Can be created in 18k White Gold About Hugo and Haan
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2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold,...

Vintage Tank Gold Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum Details, Old European Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Estate Ring 0.25 Ct European Shape Natural Diamond , Solid 18k Yellow Gold , Estate Ring , One Of A
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Vintage 1940s Post-War Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Flower Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold Platinum, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This simply stunning Antique Edwardian ring has been modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold. It features
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18 Carat Gold circa 1910 Solitaire Ring
Located in Lancaster , GB
each shoulder, there are 0.06ct in total The ring is set in Platinum and 18ct White Gold and complete
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring
By TFJC
Located in Birmingham, GB
range has been skillfully created in all Platinum or 18ct Yellow Gold with Platinum settings. Each piece
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Ring, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous antique Platinum and 18ct gold
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.