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18k Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Rubies and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- This stunning 18k yellow gold ring showcases alternating
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Emerald and Pear Diamond Crossover Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
style with Round Diamonds in bezel and on top of the band, all set in an 18k White Gold setting. Total
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamond of 0.5
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.40ct Round Cut Black Diamond Milgrain Set Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set to perfection for an edgy look on high polish 18k yellow gold. Each bezel is finely handcrafted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Three-Stone Ring in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Yellow oval diamond, elegantly bezel-set in 18K yellow gold to enhance its rich, golden hue. The center
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 6.00 Carat Spinel Cabochon, Rubys and Diamonds Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 6.00 Carat Spinel Cabochon, Rubys and Diamonds Ring 18k solid Gold. Very impressively made by
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Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Offset Pave Diamond and Square Ruby Dome Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This gorgeous yellow gold dome ring is set with a center faceted oval
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Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold AGL Australian Multi Colored Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Ladies rhodium-plated 18K white gold, diamond and opal cocktail ring with a half-round shank. Engraved
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold High Quality 2.87ctw Ruby Diamond Cocktail Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut - Half Bezel/Channel Set - Vivid Red Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carats Total Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
1.00 carats total with G-H color and SI1 clarity, bezel-set on an eternity design finely made of 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle 2.1 Carats Hexagonal Rose-Cut Colored Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting assortment of 4-5 mm hexagonal colored diamonds are set in hand-textured bezels atop
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Glamorous Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring Gift in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring Gift in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.45 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Band Ring with Emerald-Cut Aquamarine and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A refined 18K white gold band ring featuring a striking 3.57-carat emerald-cut aquamarine, bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940 Ring 0.1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with shoulders and cross- haired bezel in Platinum/or White
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Oval Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Timeless orange sapphire and diamond ring in 18k white gold. Ring contains 1 center 9x7mm oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Estate 18k GIA Diamond Engagement Ring 2.01ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A marvelous diamond ring! Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring features a central "east-to-west
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Ring. A stunning ring
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.26 Carat Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
possesses a vivid, rich green color and unusually high level of clarity. Round brilliant cut diamonds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bespoke Natural Diamond Italian Ring–Vibrational Talisman in 18K Rose White Gold
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Bespoke Natural Diamond Italian Ring–Vibrational Talisman in 18K Rose White Gold Handcrafted in
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2010s Italian Artist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Statement AAA Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement AAA Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.88 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
handmade, modern and timeless 18K yellow gold Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This is a halo setting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Circovette" Three Diamond Solitaires (2.70 Carats TDW) in 18K Gold Stacker Set
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
stone is set in a hand-crafted bezel solitaire ring of 18 karat yellow gold. As a finishing tough
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Amsterdam SAUER Aquamarine Ring
Located in Venice, CA
18k white gold setting that highlights the beauty of the stone. The ring is made by Amsterdam SAUER, a
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1990s Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Ring. Stunning yellow gold Cartier
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Late 20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Retro 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This charming Retro ring, crafted in warm 18K yellow gold, features a bezel-set round sapphire of
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.01 Carat E/VS1 Cushion Cut Diamond Mens Solitaire Bezel Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 3.01 carat natural cushion cut diamond solitaire bezel set unisex ring in 18K white
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18k Two Tone Gold Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamond Wide Heavy Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: Solid 18k White & Yellow Gold Weight: 14.12 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 ( fitted on finger
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Classic Style Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.30 g. (approx. total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Dome Cocktail Ring with Emerald Cabochon Pave Diamonds — Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
luxury. Features: 💚 Nine Luminous Emeralds: Bright green and bezel-set in rich 18k yellow gold, these 9
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18K .60ct Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold filigree .60ct diamond ring. The round brilliant cut diamond has I1 clarity and G-H
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 3.34 Carat Yellow Sapphire Channel Set Baguette Diamond Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sizing. Entirely Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Round Yellow Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Band. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Octagon Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Octagon Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 2 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Genuine Emerald Diamond Unisex Engagement Dome Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Emerald Diamond Unisex Engagement Dome Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.62
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

28.55 Carat Spessartite Garnet Cabochon and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, 18k yellow gold ring that displays a level of craftsmanship and attention to detail seldom seen today
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

3.50ct Oval Australian Solid Opal Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in 18K White Gold, the ring is centrally set with a magnificent Australian Solid Opal
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Vintage 1970s Australian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring – Handmade 1950s–1970s Ottoman
Located in İstanbul, TR
Ottoman-Inspired 18K Gold Vintage Ring with Rose-Cut Diamonds, 1950s–1970s Crafted in the mid-20th
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Vintage 1950s Empire Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Statement Square Emerald Diamond Band Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Square Emerald Diamond Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.7 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Double Heart Diamond Ring with Fancy Yellow White Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Heart Diamond Ring, Bezel Set, Swirl Band Era: Contemporary / Modern Materials: 18K Yellow Gold (750
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels 18k Gold 3.4ctw Sapphire Diamond Emerald Cut Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Montclair, NJ
and Channel Set - 1.50ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 3.4 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Onyx Diamond Center Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Marquise Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - 17.71 x 8.41mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 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

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Enamel Silver 18K Gold Antique Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set in yellow gold with an elongated silver-topped oval shaped surround Featuring bezel set rose cut
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver,...

Antique Edwardian French 18k Gold w/ Platinum GIA 3.40ct Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 3.40 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 5.74 Grams Ring Size: 5.5
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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Round Diamond 18k Tricolor Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 45.5
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Diamond 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring. Multi tone gold
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1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring. 18k Yellow Gold with old cut diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
in 1800s. Condition: Diamonds are old cut. They are rough cut and bezel set. The ring is antique
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Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold .20ctw Diamond Dual Finish Textured Large Geometric Layered Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS2/SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 0.45CTW Diamond Ring Band
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a, An Antique Ring with bezel set diamonds on a platinum and 18K yellow gold ring band
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Bridal Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Natural Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Estate Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Natural Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Estate Ring in 18k White Gold Estate Turquoise, Diamond
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 4.50 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring in Platinum 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage radiant cut Rubellite Tourmaline and diamond ring in 18k gold and platinum setting. Ideal
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Early 2000s North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.0tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut Diamond Baguette Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
. Carefully set and crafted in 14K white gold. Setting Style: Bezel/Prong Setting Material: 18K White Gold
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Men s Solid 18k Yellow Gold 0.87ctw Brilliant Diamond Wide Band Pinky Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This men's geometric ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a wide rectangular top
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Oval Untreated Jadeite Jade Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
. A fine 3.37 carat deep green jadeite jade set in an 18k yellow gold rubover bezel signet ring in
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapiz Lazuli and Diamond Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
cut white diamonds that are bezel-set in a cube formation. The style resembles with a compass style
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Textured Ring
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Radiant in the rich light of 18k yellow gold, this ring embodies a contemporary elegance infused
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Ring. Bulgari FEDI 18k Yellow Gold Band 7P Diamonds Genuine Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Authentic Bulgari FEDI 18k Yellow Gold Band. 7 Diamonds bezel set. Bvlgari Comfort Fit Size 4.25
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.72cts Purple Sapphire 0.68cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a PURPLE SAPPHIRE gemstone
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Emerald Filigree Open Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k White Gold Weight: 2.73 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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18k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold bezel set diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 19 vintage editions and 84 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 18k gold bezel set diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k gold bezel set diamond ring from Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Debra Navarro and H H Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 18k gold bezel set diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 41 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Gold Bezel Set Diamond Ring?

The price for a 18k gold bezel set diamond ring starts at $282 and tops out at $175,564 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,240.

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.