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Old cut diamond antique engagement ring platinum and 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.75ct Old cut diamond round shaped antique style solitaire engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold
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Antique 18th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique A H Signed 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Blue Zircon Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
zircon and diamonds are set in platinum, while the gallery and shank are crafted in warm 18K yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco with Platinum Accents, Diamonds, and Sapphires 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant Art Deco-style ring crafted in 18k gold with platinum accents, featuring diamonds and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

"Sunyer" Catalan Art Nouveau–Art Deco Platinum and Gold Opal Diamond Ring
By Oriol Sunyer
Located in OVIEDO, AS
: Platinum (top), 18K Yellow Gold (band) Center Stone: Old European-cut diamond, approx. 0.35 ct Accent
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1910s 1.54 Carat Diamond and White Gold Platinum Set Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique multi-diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. The
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Diana M. 6.61 Ct Diamond Eternity Band in 18 Kt White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 Kt White Gold Eternity Diamond Band weighing 6.61 Ct TW Diana M. is a leading supplier of top
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum circa 1920 .
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1920 18ct Gold & Platinum Old Cut Diamonds 0.70ct Total
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1940s Style 0.31 ct Diamonds 0.60 ct Sapphires Gold Platinum Fashion Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant retro design ring from the 1940s crafted in 18 kt gold with platinum views, set with
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
. Total Diamond Weight .30 Ct 18 Karat White Gold and Platinum Weight: 19 gram Ring Size 7 3/4-8 It’s
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US /2 gr
Located in SE
104 years old Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 old European cut
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique French “Toi et Moi” Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
) Materials: 18K yellow gold, platinum Stones: Approx. 0.27 ct old cut diamonds + rose-cut diamonds Weight
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Tank Ring 1940s, 18k Gold and Platinum, Diamonds Rubies, Art Deco Retro
Located in PARIS, FR
18k gold and platinum, featuring a 0.50 ct VS2 F-G main diamond surrounded by synthetic rubies and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy Light Pink Diamond Ring with White Diamonds Set in Rose Gold and Platinum
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
unique 18-karat rose gold and platinum, surrounded by round brilliant pink diamonds and accented with
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

1937 Ring natural Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 8.75US / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Fine cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and four square
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL/SSEF/GIA
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1930s 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 0.18ctw Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
two single cut diamonds, set in platinum, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. This elegant ring is
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond, Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is modelled in 18ct yellow gold. The three sparkly diamonds are set in illusion settings. The
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Rosario Navia Mara Large Link Ring in 18K Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
A diamond filled link ring that makes a statement! It is meticulously handcrafted in 18K solid gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M. 2.70 Ct Diamond Wedding Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 KT White gold Wedding Band Total 2.70 Cts Diamonds (1.10 Cts Round Diamonds 9 Stones & 1.60 Cts
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1923 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS6.75 / 2.65gr
Located in SE
This ring has a navette or boat-shaped crown with top part in Platinum melted into a solid 18K
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Mounting Ring, Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
within a handcrafted platinum and 18k gold mounting, and framed by 1.60 carats of perfectly matched
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Alliance Ring natural 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø8.25US
Located in SE
Platinum clusters on solid 18K Green Gold band. The crown is 15 mm wide x 4 mm deep. The largest Diamond in
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

"Double Knot" Forget Me Knot Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold Band
Located in Brisbane, AU
Forget me knot ring 18ct yellow gold size N ready to ship * in luxury packaging Also available
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2010s Australian Artist Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum 18 kt. Gold Ring 4.75 NH Burmese Spinel, Fancy Yellow White Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds: White brilliant cut diamonds together 1.74 ct. Material: Platinum and 18 kt. Yellow gold Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur-di-Lis Diamonds Cross Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur di Lis GIA Diamonds Cross Signet Ring, Tiffany Designer
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.29ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
genuine stones set on the rings' shoulders. An elegant high polish 18 carat yellow gold band complements
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Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8.5 / 6.1 gr
Located in SE
or boat-shaped crown with Platinum clusters melted into a solid 18K Yellow Gold base. Swedish import
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Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Pearl Toi et Moi Ring in Platinum and 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
and 18k gold. Atw 1.10 ct. Face-up vertical measurement from diamond to pearl: 21mm Current ring
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Rings

Materials

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

Early Edwardian 18k/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.04ct
Located in Narberth, PA
-style ring has a mixed metals design crafted in 14k gold and platinum. At the center is a single diamond
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20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.45ct Diamond Halo Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
Located in London, GB
diamond is set in 18ct white gold with a band width of 2-2.5. 0.45ct Antique Diamond Engagement Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Unheated Burma Ruby Oval and White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold and platinum. Ring size 6.5. Comes with GIA certificate for the ruby.
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 0.56ctw Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old European cut diamonds, set
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Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Julius Cohen Aquamarine Diamond Platinum 18 KT Ring
By Julius Cohen
Located in Napoli, IT
mermaid in an impressive visual, hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold and Platinum, assay for both – Signed
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Unheated Pink Sapphire and White Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Ring size 6.5. GIA certificate is included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2ct Tanzanite and Diamond Forget Me Knot ring in platinum and rose gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
in platinum and 18ct rose gold High quality 2ct natural electric blue Tanzanite Pear cut Tanzanite
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2010s Australian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Rose Gold, Platinum

AGL Certified No Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, Platinum 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
luxurious 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, offering a sophisticated two-tone design that complements the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Ring with Diamonds Emeralds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
Discover this exquisite Art Deco ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, adorned with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5.18 ct Emerald Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring GIA 18k
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
cut 3 Stone engagement ring with fancy vivid yellow diamond GIA 5.18 ct VS1 center stone from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ring Ruby and Diamonds circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat and Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
18 Carat yellow Gold, Platinum Ruby ​​and Diamond Ring, circa 1950-60 4 Cabochon Rubies and 5
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Vintage 1950s French More Rings

Materials

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

Rosario Navia Mara Medium Curved Ring I in 18K Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds
By Rosario Navia
Located in New York, NY
solid gold with varying sized pearl, oval, and round brilliant natural diamonds set in platinum. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

New Georgian Style Old Cut Diamond Gold And Platinum Solitaire Ring, 2.72 Carat
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A new Georgian style diamond, gold and platinum solitaire ring, set with a 2.72 carat, J colour
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2010s British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Fancy Purplish Pink Cushion and White Diamond Ring in Platinum and Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k rose gold and platinum. Ring size 6.5. GIA certificate is included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Madeira Citrine Diamond Platinum 14 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
. 18 Old European cut Diamonds estimate content is 1.50 CT all rated as G VVS VS , fine effect between
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Ruby Lozenge Shaped Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, ruby, platinum and yellow gold ring, comprising two old cut diamonds, two rose
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mandarin Garnet and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Handmade in platinum and 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.75.
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Alliance Ring 1.3 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø5.25US/2.9gr
Located in SE
mounted in Platinum clusters on solid 18K Yellow Gold band. Openwork crown is 17 mm x 4.7 mm wide x 4mm
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 1.75ctw Emeralds 0.44ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø
Located in SE
Beautiful cluster Ring in solid 18K Gold featuring three natural Green Emeralds and 4 old European
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M. Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald diamond ring featuring 13.50em
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald diamond ring featuring a 13.50 ct cushion cut emerald with 2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Halo Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.75 /2.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Ca. 1920s -1930s
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage French Cluster Ring in 18k Gold Platinum with Emerald Old Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
/ Marguerite Ring • Period: Early 20th century (Edwardian-Art Deco influence) • Metal: 18k Yellow Gold (750
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.40 Ct. Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
stunning piece that combines platinum and 18K yellow gold. The centerpiece is a .40 ct radiant cut diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø 5 US/ 4.4gr
Located in SE
A Ring with crown in White Gold or Platinum on solid 18K Yellow Gold band holding lab -made Red
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine and emerald step diamond engagement ring in platinum.
Located in London, GB
classic solitaire setting. Crafted from 18ct white gold with a platinum band width of 2-2.5mm, this ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.67 Ct. Yellow Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
stunning piece that combines platinum and 18K yellow gold. The centerpiece is a 5.01 ct natural cushion
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

1957 Nordic Ring natural 0.6ctw Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8/ 3.65gr
Located in SE
67 Years old Classic Cluster Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum decorated with three
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art deco antique cut diamond ring for 5 carats , platinum and 18 carat gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ring in platinum and 18ct gold set with old cut diamonds for about 5ct in total. period 1930. total
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.