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Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine & Diamond Ring 18ct Rose Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step into elegance with
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20th Century English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

5.70 ct Fancy Yellow Intense Engagement Ring in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
exceptional brilliance and symmetry. Expertly handcrafted in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold, this ring combines
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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

18ct White Gold Platinum, 1930s French, Diamond and Ruby Cross Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum- French Hallmarked Circa 1930s Step into the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

18ct Gold Platinum Edwardian Diamond Toi et Moi Cross Over Illusion Set Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This beautiful 18ct gold
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Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct White Gold and Platinum Original Art Deco Sapphire and 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

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Stamped Makers Mark J H Circa 1920s
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Early 20th Century European Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18ct Yellow Gold Platinum, 1920s 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning
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Early 20th Century European Three-Stone Rings

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

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Platinum, 1950s 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1950s This stunning trilogy
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Mid-20th Century English Three-Stone Rings

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

1920 s Art Deco 18ct Gold Platinum French Sapphire, Coral Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Stamped- The owl and the Mascaron hallmark of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro, 18ct yellow gold and platinum, opal and diamond cluster ring, size O1/2
Located in London, GB
Dainty 18ct gold and platinum cluster ring featuring a central oval white opal surrounded by 0.35ct
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 0.25ct Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum-topped navette-shaped setting. The band is fine and tapered
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20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi 18ct Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, c.1910
Located in London, GB
total approximate carat weight of 0.20ct. The diamonds are wonderfully set in platinum, atop an 18 carat
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian diamond daisy
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany&Co. Schlumberger Ring in 18ct Gold, Platinum and Blue Enamel with Diamon
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Milano, MI
Rare and elegant Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger ring, crafted in the 1970s in 18ct yellow gold and
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Vintage 1970s European Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Nouveau 18ct Platinum Flower Sprig Ring with Diamonds a Natural Pearl
Located in Baltimore, MD
cushion cut diamond and a natural pearl plus six small rose diamonds in the stem. The ring tests 18ct gold
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Alessia Royal Radiant Diamond Ring 6 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Royalty ring features thirteen (13) Radiant Shape Diamonds Prong- Set approximately 1/2 a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5.02ct Oval Shape Ruby &0.45ct Diamond Ring Set In 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in London, GB
side, 0.45ct F/SI1 set in 18ct yellow gold and platinum setting. The unique design of this ring offers
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2010s British Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA2.01 ct Total Weight Round Brilliant Cut Halo Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Art Carved
Located in Chicago, IL
2.01 ct Total Weight Round Brilliant Cut Halo Diamond 18k White Gold Engagement Ring GIA. The
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2010s American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 13.10 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified 13.10 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Ring A classic, cocktail
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian diamond daisy
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

0.50ct Round diamond solitaire wedding ring 18ct yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.50ct round diamond wedding ring 18k yellow gold. Plain classic wedding band with diamonds. I
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Vintage Granulation 18ct Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Maker: Boucheron Summary: A Vintage Granulation 18ct Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Description: A
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Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

1928 Halo Ring natural 2.3 ct Sapphire 0.56ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.25 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire and 14 Diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy yellow diamond double halo engagement ring 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
Fancy yellow diamond double halo engagement ring in platinum Composed of of one solitaire fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary European Engagement Rings

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Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
STOCK** Characteristics: Material: Yellow Gold 18K with Platinum Accents Central Diamond: 0.70 ct
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Pearl Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing a breathtaking
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18K White Gold Ring with 0.53 ct Natural Diamonds- AGS Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful Solitaire Ring with a Twist Band made from Platinum with 0.53 carat of octagon brilliant
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s pearl and diamonds ring gold and platinum
Located in Milano, MI
Gracious ring from the 1930s period c.a. set in gold 18ct and platinum with cultured pearl of 7mm
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dome Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.00 ct Marquise‑Cut Diamond Three‑Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
 • 0.12 ct Total Two 2.5 mm Round‑Cut Diamonds  • E–F Color, VVS–VS Clarity Metal  • Solid 18K White Gold
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1938 Halo Ring natural 0.45 ct Sapphire ctw. 0.65ctw Diamonds 18K Gold/ØUS8/2.9g
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds in White
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Vintage 1930s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Diamond, Platinum and Gold Solitaire Ring, 2.05 Carat
Located in London, GB
diamond, in a four claw platinum crown setting, on an 18ct yellow gold shank and bezel, with tapered
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2010s English Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.00 ct Marquise‑Cut Diamond Double‑Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Color, VVS–VS Clarity Metal  • Solid 18K White Gold  • Band Width ≈ 2.5 mm Ring Style  • Double Halo
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold sapphire diamond ring featuring a 3.58 ct
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold sapphire diamond ring featuring a 3.58 ct heated cushion cut sapphire with 1.50
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 ct Cushion‑Cut Diamond Double‑Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
 • Solid 18K White Gold  • Band Width ≈ 2 mm Ring Style  • Double Halo · Half Eternity · Split Band Ring
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 ct Oval‑Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
& Side Stones  • 0.25 ct Natural Pavé Diamonds  • Matching E–F Color, VS Clarity Metal  • Solid 18K
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 ct Round‑Cut Diamond Three‑Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Two 4 mm Round Diamonds  • E–F Color, VVS–VS Clarity Metal  • Solid 18K White Gold  • Band Width
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.70 ct Pear‑Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
 • Solid 18K White Gold (Approx. 5.8 g)  • Band Width ≈ 2 mm Ring Style  • Double Halo · Half Eternity
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bespoke 18ct White Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Dress Ring 6.68ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Emerald & Diamond Dress ring, made of 18ct White & Yellow Gold. Set with a Pear, Mixed Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

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

Antique Art Deco 18ct Gold Ruby Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s A striking Art Deco ring set with six
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

2.91 ct Total Weight 18K White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
2.91 ct Total Weight 18K White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring. The ring
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diana M. 18 kt white gold emerald diamond ring featuring a 6.63 ct
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold emerald diamond ring featuring a 6.63 ct natural cushion cut green emerald with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic retrò ring in 18 kt yellow gold and platinum structure mounted with diamonds. This ring
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dome Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 KT Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted during the very beginning of 1900 of 18 KT gold with Platinum top – tested Flat profile of
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Mabe Pearl & 2 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Statement
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

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

Hancocks 1.65ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond And 18ct Yellow Gold Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
platinum. The handcrafted ring has an 18ct yellow gold reeded band. Maker Hancocks Period Contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and 18ct White Gold Retro Fancy Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
platinum fancy cocktail ring. Centring this special ring are 6 diamonds (a mix of four old cut and two
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Vintage 1950s English Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Croc tail diamond ring in 18ct yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Making a strong yet playful statement, the croc tail ring is designed in 18ct gold. Subtle spikes
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2010s Band Rings

Antique Halo Ring natural 0.8 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø7.5US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old Halo Ring, band in solid 18K Yellow Gold and top of the crown in Platinum with
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Platinum, 18K Gold, Black Opal, Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique platinum, gold, opal & diamond ring. In platinum & 18 karat yellow gold. With a
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M. Platinum and 18 (FY VVS2) 1.78 ct radiant cut diamond with 2 trapezoid
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold engagement ring featuring a center (FY VVS2) 1.78 ct radiant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, 1920s Ruby Diamond, Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Buckle Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite
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Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
A 2.29 ct certified Burmese ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This elegant ring is
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18k Gold, Platinum and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Gold, Platinum and Diamond Ring 18 kt., one round diamond weighing 1.03 cts., weight
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Vintage 1980s Band Rings

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18k Gold, Platinum

3.30ct Emerald and diamond ring set in 18ct rose gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Diamonds GSI grade Hidden diamonds underneath setting Petal setting 18ct rose gold ready to ship, or
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2010s Australian Artisan Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hancocks 6.77ct Old European Cut Diamond three Stone Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
An old cut three stone diamond and 18ct yellow gold ring by Hancocks. The handcrafted ring has a
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21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.82 CT GIA Cert. Colombian Green Emerald in Vintage 18k YG/Plat Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
2.82 CT GIA Certified Colombian Green Emerald in Vintage 18k YG Platinum Diamond Ring This
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings

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

Art Deco 1930-1935 Diamond Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
** Characteristics: Material: 18K Gold and Platinum Diamonds: Single Cut, 0.50 ct + Old Cut, 0.52 ct, Total Weight
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.