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Vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold ring features an approximately 0.50-carat round brilliant cut deep
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Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold 2.70ct Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Bypass Ring, featuring a striking design with a vivid
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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K Gold Band Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K Gold Band Vintage This lovely estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K
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Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Candy Ring in 18k Gold with Sapphires and Diamonds
By NIBIRU Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Ottoman design, 12 grams solid gold 18k ring with modern shape with a center orange oval sapphire
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Antique 16th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Ring Kamala in 18k gold with sapphire and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Poetic Kamala: gold becomes lace and sapphire flower. Feminine and elegant 18 carat yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring is crafted in solid 18K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The center
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified 1.04ct Fancy Kite Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Untreated Deep Teal Blue Sapphire Fancy Kite Cut 18k White Gold Diamond Halo Ring. 1.04
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cornflower Blue 1.00ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring. 1.00 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Lanieres 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Lanieres 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring. A striking and contemporary wide
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Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Engacement Ring with Sapphire and Natural Diamonds
Located in București, București
A Love Story in Gems – 18K White Gold Engagement Ring with Sapphire & Natural Diamonds Romantic
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2010s Romanian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
expertly set to enhance the sapphire’s brilliance and create a dazzling effect. Crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Turtle Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Turtle Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 42 Blue Sapphires - 0.63 CT 38 Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, featuring a graceful bypass
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Vivid Pink Purple Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Vivid Pink Purple Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring. Top grade 1.12
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, ...

Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Open Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliant-cut diamonds which add brilliance and sparkle to the piece. Made in 18k white gold and ready to be
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 3 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold 3 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring This elegant bypass ring features two
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18k Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular sapphire and diamond cocktail ring! This gorgeous ring is crafted in vibrant yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 K white Gold double halo blue Sappire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
's brilliance and elegance. Crafted in 18 K white Gold , this Cocktail Ring is a testament to modern design and
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Antique Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This beautiful, antique 18 karat white gold ring weighs 2.40 grams. It contains four small round
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Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Dandelion Ring with Diamonds and Pink Sapphires
Located in Bergamo, BG
: 18K white gold setting Brilliant-cut white diamonds: 1.32 carats Pink sapphires: 5.28 carats Unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold 1.46ct Sapphire Diamond Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
fancy lights shall revive northern lights on your finger. 18K WG Sapphire Diamond Ring from "Aurora
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2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This lovely Art Deco diamond engagement ring features a sparkling center European cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.10 carat sapphire and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring
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Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
.21 carats of blue sapphire .35 carats of whire diamonds set in 18k white gold The heart is just
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

5.3ctw Diamond and Sapphire Statement Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
-2 clarity sapphire tapered baguette approximately 4.14 total carats Ring Size 6.75 Rise Off Of
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Diamond and Sapphire Statement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
18k yellow gold, this ring features a central antique oval cut diamond, which has an approximate carat
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Vintage 1960s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Russian Emerald and Pink Sapphires 18K Gold Diamonds Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sapphires on the sides and sparkling Diamonds to end up the elegant design. Russia became an important
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

FerriFirenze, 18K Gold Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
: FerriFirenze Metal: 18K Diamonds: Approximately 1.64ct Colored Sapphires: Approximately 3.016ct RIng Size: 5.25
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orange Sapphire 2.15 carats with Orange Sapphire 0.33 carat and Diamond 0.68 carat Ring in 18K
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2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Sapphire and Macle Diamond Opposing Bighorn Sheep Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This impactful, ornate yellow gold bypass ring has a center of matte finished
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20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

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

18k Gold Platinum 1 Carat Sapphire Two Tone Ring, Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Sapphire set on platinum and 18k gold band. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Stone: Blue
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

GCS Certified 5.21 Ct Unheated Blue Sapphire and 1.00 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 K Au
Located in Warszawa, PL
Unheated sapphire ring, 5.21 carats, diamond ring, 1.00 carat, 18K white gold, GCS certified, oval
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This divine 1960s sapphire and diamond ring crafted in 18K yellow gold centers on a stunning 2.75
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Trillion Sapphire Ring with Channel Sapphires Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
A striking modern sapphire ring crafted in solid 18K white gold and set with a brilliant trillion
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 0.81 Ct. Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Weight: 2.9 Grams Stone: 0.81 ct. Sapphire (6.85 x 5.4 mm), 0.21 TCW Diamond (0.03 - 0.04 ct.) Ring Size
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Casato 18K Yellow Gold 0.60ct Diamond and Sapphire Dainty Flower Ring
By Casato Gioielli
Located in Southampton, PA
ring's top dimensions measure 17mm by 22mm.This brand new Casato 18K Yellow Gold 0.60ct Diamond and
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
sapphire 0.50 ct. Ring size is US 6.75 We can make any size. The box is not included. Please contact for
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7 #16471
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7- This spectacular ring features one
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Sapphire and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Wide Band Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Ring, 18K
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring size
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20th Century French Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co., 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
and 19 round mixed cut sapphires weighing a total of 1.80 carats. Mounted in 18 karat gold and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bora and Co 1ct Sapphire 18K White Gold Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring Elegant and refined, this Bora & Co ring
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 4.85 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.70 carats and Diamond 1.14 carats Ring set in 18K Gold
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k by Spark
By Spark Creations
Located in Litchfield, CT
this gorgeous 18 karat white gold ring is surrounded by a double row of brilliant white diamonds (.20
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold and platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian ring from the early 1900’s is crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum top
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Early 20th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

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

Sapphire and diamond halo engagement ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Discover the timeless beauty of this exquisite blue sapphire oval cut and diamond halo ring. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18K White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents a captivating 18K White Gold Ring featuring a stunning oval-cut Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring – 18K Gold, 2ct Sapphire, 1920s Style
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A true testament to Art Deco elegance, this vintage sapphire and diamond ring radiates
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Rose Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 7 Acid tested to be 18k real gold. We can make any size. Box is
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2010s European Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Vintage Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring 18K Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring 18K Gold Band This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.40 Carats Blue Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, gold 18K
Located in Uccle, BE
Modern white gold 18 Karat ring. The ring is set with a center pear shape blue Ceylon sapphire of
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Band This gorgeous estate ring is finely crafted in
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.41 carat and Diamond 0.31 carat with Diamond 0.26 carat Ring set in 18K Gold
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Gold 21.17 Carat Turquoise Oval Sapphire and Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an 18k gold statement ring featuring a large turquoise gemstone set with sapphires and
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1990s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-I-J color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.65 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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.