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New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has H-I color and vvs clarity. Totally is caliber sapphire 1.05 carat. Totally is side diamond 0.06
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2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
diamond 0.13 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.10 ct. Ring size
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Vintage 1970s European Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gold and Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extra ordinary 18 carat yellow gold custer ring, set with a beautiful, oval-cabochon cut
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
. The center diamond is has K color and and s1. Totally is side diamond 0.48 carat. The side diamond is
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
-carat sapphire and 1.0 carats total weight of H color, VS2 clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: 18k, 750 and
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Early 2000s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men s Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men's Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Derby, NY
This stunning vintage ring features an oval yellow sapphire and diamonds set in 18K yellow gold
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fascinating 0.43ct Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this 18K Yellow Gold ring, featuring a captivating 0.2ct oval
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2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Star Pink Sapphire, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Star Pink Sapphire 4.80 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.75 carats and Diamond 0.83 carat Ring set
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Large Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring in 18k Rose Gold Sapphire and Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 18k Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking sapphire and diamond halo ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k gold
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

2.70 Carats Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.70 Carats Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Sapphire
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.80 Carats Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"3.80 Carats Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Cut
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Round Cut Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Sapphire 1.61 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.69 carat and Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18
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2010s Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 0.51 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.51 carat blue sapphire and 0.36 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring
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1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Unique Pink and Blue Sapphires Diamond 18K White Gold Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Indulge in luxury with our "Timeless Treasure" 💍💎 18K Gold Exclusive Ring. 💖 Global delivery
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Unheated Blue Sapphire with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Blue Sapphire 1.85 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.71 carat and Diamond 0.98 carat Ring set in
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2010s Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Le Vians Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Honolulu, HI
LeVians Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring -18k Yellow Gold. This ring is comprised of round
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21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Sapphire and Pear Diamond Bypass Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pear Sapphire and Pear Diamond Bypass Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Sapphire Ring
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20th Century North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian sapphire, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising three round cut blue sapphires
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Tsavorite And Ruby Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vvs clarity. Totally is Tsavorite and Sapphire And Ruby 0.80 ct. Ring size is US 5.7 We can
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.80 ct. Ring size is US 7 Box is not included. Please
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ring with yellow and blue sapphire and brilliant cut diamond 1.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with yellow and blue sapphires, and brilliant cut diamonds. 1.50ct -F/G
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2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ceylon Blue Sapphire with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ceylon Blue Sapphire 4.74 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.67 carat and Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.60 ct. Ring size is US 7.25 We can make any size
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 5.09 carats, Yellow Sapphire 1.81 carats and Diamond 0.29 carat Ring set in 18K
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2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.45 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.71 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.45 carat and Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18K
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2010s Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.22 ct. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size. Box is not
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Marquise Shaped Ring in 18k
Located in Wailea, HI
Diamond and Sapphire Marquise Shaped Ring in 18k One Oval Sapphire Weighing .15 Carats
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Blue Sapphire Ring Blue Sapphire Marquise
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Blue Sapphire Ring Blue Sapphire Marquise Ring A
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary More Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire about 2 ct. Ring size is US 6.57 We can make any size. Box
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.45 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 (We can make any size
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.20 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 1 carat. Ring size is US 8.5. We can make any size
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1990s European Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.48 carat, Diamond 0.29 carat and Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
G color and vvs clarity. Totally is sapphire about 1.40 ct. Ring size is US 5.75 We can make any
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.13 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make any size. Box is
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.45 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Box is
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1990s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bespoke 3Carat Pear Diamond 18K Gold GIA F VVS Hasbani Engagement Solitaire Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
choice of 18-karat gold or platinum, this ring can be tailored to your exact specifications. For those
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.25 ct. Ring size is US 7.25 We can make any size
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.10 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. The box
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Vintage 1980s European Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Yellow and White Gold Floral Band Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Bergamo, BG
A charming band ring crafted in 18K yellow and white gold, featuring a delicate floral motif
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MATERIALS: 18k Gold GEMSTONE: Sapphire , Diamond WEIGHT: 3.4 Grams MEASUREMENT: Top Width - 3/16" RING
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold Pinky Ring with Diamond and Sapphire Smile Motif
Located in Bergamo, BG
gold pinky ring Smiley face motif with pavé-set diamonds, total 0.33 ct Blue sapphire halo, total 0.26
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-G color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Box is
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.44 carat and Diamond 0.55 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm
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2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.70 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.10 ct. Ring size is US 8.2 (We offer free
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 1.8 Carat Blue Sapphire and 1.6 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of the Sapphire Diamond Ring. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating 1.8
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Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. Totally is sapphire
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.20 carat. Ring size is US 7.2 We can make any
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vs1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.20 ct. Ring size is US 5.75 We can make any size
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Vintage 1970s European Artisan Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold Ring with Pink Sapphires and Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Step into a world of timeless romance with this enchanting rose gold ring, a breathtaking union of
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Vintage Circa 1950s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1 ct. Ring size is US 9 We can make any size. The
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Vintage 1950s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamond Polka Dot Design
Located in Bergamo, BG
, luxurious jewelry with a unique twist. Key Features: 18K white gold ring Polka dot design with sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.25 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 (We offer free resizing
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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.