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18K White Gold, Diamonds and Sapphire Ring
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
18K White Gold, Diamonds and Sapphire Ring Diamonds 0.5ctw Pink Sapphire 0.39ct Yellow Sapphire
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Eostre Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
of the Sapphire is Lemony-Gold colour with mixed antique cutting. It is a very fashionable ring that
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2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.80 Carat Diamond and Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Ring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Experience the elegance of our exquisite Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring, crafted in luxurious 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

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

Vintage 18K Gold Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 18K gold ring featuring a round sapphire cabochon set within a bezel of diamonds, supported
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Boone, NC
An 18 karat white gold ladies ballerina ring with lots of sparkle. The oval center sapphire is a
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1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 18k Gold GEMSTONE: Diamond, Sapphire WEIGHT: 11.3 Grams MEASUREMENT: Top - 11/16" x 3/4" RING SIZE
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Three Row Diamond and Sapphire 18k Gold Ring
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This stunning three row split shank diamond and sapphire ring is crafted from 18K white gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Sapphires and Diamond
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A refined 18k yellow gold ring featuring a minimalist
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
Features: Material: 18K Yellow Gold Central Gemstone: Sapphire, 0.53 carats Side Stones: Diamonds, 0.22
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

Sapphire Diamond Ring - 18K White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Lovely Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 18K White Gold This stylish ring is crafted in 18kt white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K white gold Ring set with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Gold Ring set with Diamonds and Sapphires Material: 18K white gold Center stone: A diamond
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2010s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold engagement ring with approx. 0.42ctw in diamonds and 6.13 x 6.3mm sapphire. Ring size 5
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20th Century More Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
. Key Features: Material: 18K Yellow Gold Central Gemstone: Sapphire (0.20 carats) Side Gemstones
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

Sapphire and Diamond Heart-Shaped Ring 18K Gold, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Sapphire and Diamond Heart-Shaped Ring, 18K Gold, 1970 A delicate and beautifully crafted heart
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Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Pear Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. 18K White Gold Pear Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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

18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Ring
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Exquisite 18k White Gold Butterfly Ring featuring a stunning 1-carat Sapphire center stone
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2010s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold 0.42ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
A unique design makes this Mikimoto ring instantly captivating. At the center of the 18K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Sapphire and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A graceful Art Nouveau ring, circa 1900, centered with a natural violet blue sapphire weighing
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Graff 18K Yellow Gold 0.75ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Graff London
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivating 18K Yellow Gold setting sets the stage for this beautiful Graff ring. Diamonds with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and diamonds engagement ring for 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Discover the allure of this stunning blue sapphire and diamond twisted halo ring, featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18K white gold ring features a 2.33-carat yellow sapphire with a vibrant golden hue
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

18K Gold Diamond Sapphire Handmade Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
certificate, a handmade wooden box and a brand bag. 18K Gold Ring 4010105003412/ 12.6g Size 16.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 18K Gold Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique 18K Gold Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamonds An exquisite antique ring crafted in 18K
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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

An 18k gold French ring with sapphire and diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold ring with two bands set with diamonds that cross each other with two pear-cut sapphires
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Certified 1.43ct Parti Colour Blue Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
IGI Certified Parti Colour Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring. 1.43 Carat total. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

Vintage 1990s Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.52 carat sapphire and 0.39 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold twist ring. This
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1990s Cocktail Rings

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

Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable piece of jewelry, a cocktail flower ring showcasing 0.93 carats of 5 sapphires and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 15.56
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Mauboussin Ring Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring features a striking eye-shaped motif that plays with symmetry and bold color. At the
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1980s Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.37 sapphire and 0.32 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful sapphire and diamond ring! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow and white gold, this ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

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

LEVIEV Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Pave Sapphires and Diamonds, 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
An approximate 1.27 Carat Center Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Pave Sapphires and Diamonds, 18K White
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Octagon Violet Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Octagonal Cut Vivid Violet Blue Ceylon Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, ...

Pink Sapphire, Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Estate Ring, 2 Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire 2.50 ct 1 Baguette Cut Diamond 0.35 ct H-I VS2,18K Yellow
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20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring — 0.93ct Center Sapphire
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant ring in 18K white gold features a vivid 0.93-carat natural blue sapphire at its center
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.68ct Fine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Fine Blue Ceylon Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Signet Style Ring. 1.68 Carat total
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

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

1.46ct Fancy Untreated Colour Change Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Halo Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Natural Fancy Pentagon Cut Untreated Colour Change Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Halo
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

Sapphire Diamond 18K White gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
18K white gold ring set with diamonds and centered by an oval Sapphire. Sapphire dimensions 5.60 x
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring This stunning Sapphire Diamond Snake Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

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

Franklin Mint for Igor Carl Faberge 18 K Diamond Sapphire Ladies Ring
By Fabergé
Located in Montreal, QC
18k white gold ladies ring size 5.5. Made by Franklin Mint for Igor Carl Faberge in 1986. Set with
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Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.1 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
and VS2 clarity, provide a brilliant contrast to the sapphire, enhancing the ring's overall brilliance
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1970s 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
1970s 18k yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring — a bold, sculptural cocktail ring with a richly
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Late 20th Century French Modern Dome Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and
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1990s Engagement Rings

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

Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Lustrous 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Introducing a captivating piece of artistry, this exquisite sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This refined and flawless diamond and sapphire ring from the 1960s showcases an 18K yellow gold
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
light — a hallmark of high-quality star sapphires. It is set in a smooth, bold 18K yellow gold mounting
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

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Star Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
20th Century Style: Cocktail / Cluster Materials: 18K Yellow Gold, Natural Sapphire, Diamond Metal
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Vintage 1980s French Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

UNIQUE 1.53ct Bi Colour Blue Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Bi Colour Blue & Yellow Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring. 1.53 Carat total
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...

Edwardian sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold and platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rose cut diamonds. Set in 18k yellow gold with platinum, it radiates early 20th-century elegance and
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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

Ladies Vintage Cocktail Sapphires and Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
, sapphire and diamond vintage ring with a split-shank. The ring is a size 6.5. The ring weighs a total of
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

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

Victorian sapphire diamond 18k gold and platinum navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian 18k white gold ring from the 1880s features five vibrant pear cut sapphires, framed
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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

Invisible Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Invisible Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Ring Details: Approx. 7-8 carats of invisible mixed cut
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20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

1.03ct Fancy Pentagon Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Halo Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Fancy Pentagon Cut Vivid Ceylon Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Signet Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

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

Blue Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
0.74 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

2.02ct Parti Bi Colour Round Green Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Bi Colour Australian Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring. 2.02 Carat total. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold,...

GIA Certified 1.35ct Untreated Sapphire Green Blue Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Untreated Greenish Blue Fancy Kite Cut Sapphire And Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring. 1.35
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21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 1...

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 2.50 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Please
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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18k Gold And Diamond Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 18k gold and diamond sapphire ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2405 vintage editions and 2303 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 18k gold and diamond sapphire 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 18k gold and diamond sapphire ring from Georgios Collections Inc, Cartier and LB Exclusive — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cushion cut alternatives. Most of our 18k gold and diamond sapphire ring for sale are for women, but there are 1352 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18k Gold And Diamond Sapphire Ring?

Prices for a 18k gold and diamond sapphire ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $249 and can go as high as $499,264, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,881.

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.