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Green Tourmaline and Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring, 1.83 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
handmade 18k yellow gold bezel. The tourmaline has a beautiful green-blue color and is accented on either
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

1920s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) and verified as 18 karat gold. This impressive antique ring is supplied with an independent diamond
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Classic Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in US
Green, very good clarity. The Ring is made of solid 18K Yellow gold. The emerald is surround with 26
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Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

18K 1.55 carat Diamond Engagement Ring with GIA Report 2.55 cttw
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold 2.55cttw diamond ring. The ring features a round brilliant cut earth mined diamond
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Cabochon Ruby Sapphire and Round Diamond 18K Yellow Fashion Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Diamond domes of 18K yellow gold. The Diamonds are round brilliant cuts going halfway down the shank of
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Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Three-Stone Engagement Ring Tri-Color Platinum, 18kt Yellow and Rose, New, 10.8g
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Three Stone Engagement Ring Tri-Color Platinum, 18tk Yellow Gold and 18kt Rose Gold Round Diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

18K White Gold White Quartz and 1/5 Cttw Diamond Halo with Blue Enamel Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
quartz is elegantly set with a thin bezel of white gold and accented with a halo of 48 white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Filigree Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique ring was crafted in solid 18k white gold with a solid platinum top during
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Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

DAVID YURMAN Estate 18k Diamond Thoroughbred Loop Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Narberth, PA
clasp. The band has a rope-like texture, and the ring's centerpiece is adorned with bezel set full cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Alexander Beverly Hills 3.21ct Multi Color Diamond Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning multi color and multi shape diamond bezel set ring with two rows of round diamonds, by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1900 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx 0.10-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1900. Designed with remarkable artistry, it features three round bezel-set diamonds in an elongated
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.92 Carat Diamond Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive contemporary 1.92 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set, five
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Early 2000s English Band Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Encrusted Curved Top Overlap Ring in 18K
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds set in bezel and pave setting. The ring is in size US 6 and is 7.50 grams set in 18k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.00ct Natural Peridot Diamond 3-Stone By-Pass 18K Two-Tone Gold Handmade Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
after nowadays, of an impressive size – 1.00ct approx. (6mm), securely by-pass set in 18K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1960s Australian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Band Ring 18kt. Yellow Gold  Round Cut Diamonds 1.44ct TW  F/G VS Bezel Set Size 6.5 Handmade H&H
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Wide Diamond Band
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
diamond is set in a polished bezel with beaded engraving around each one. 18k white gold 11.4 mm wide
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1940s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.15 carat ruby and 0.30 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1920s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive antique sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Michael Zobel Spessartite Garnet, 10.19 Cts. Colored Diamond 18K Ring, 2002
By Atelier Zobel
Located in Aspen, CO
shank is a gold sleeve that fits nearly 1.1/2 inches of the finger. The center bezel set natural
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Late 20th Century German Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Early 20th Century 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Ring with Three Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
18k yellow gold ring featuring a deep blue enamel ( laque ) oval top set with three old-cut
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Alex Co Pink Tourmaline 5.56ct and Diamond 18K Statement Ring
By Alex Co
Located in Newton, MA
Alex & Co signature elongated bold statement pink tourmaline and diamond 18K yellow gold ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.67ct Multi Color Diamond Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning multi color diamond bezel set ring with two rows of round diamonds, by Alexander Beverly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The perfect bright, and simple diamond solitaire stack ring. Beautifully crafted, bezel set and
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.39 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
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1990s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Diamond and White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.95 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of
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1990s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2000s Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive contemporary 0.70Ct natural emerald and 0.63Ct diamond, 18k white gold
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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Cut Diamond Ring (GIA Approx 1.30-Carats) Sapphire Halo, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite engagement ring showcases a stunning approx 1.30-carat antique cushion-cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

11.02tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut Round Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Designed and created by Jorge Rodriguez. Dexterously crafted in fine 18K yellow gold, this ring
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.82tcw 18K AAA+ Round Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
brilliant round diamonds, pave set that going halfway down. This custom-made piece is made in 18K white gold
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, all bezel set to the design. The elevated ring shoulders
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.00ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Eternity Band in Platinum
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enter a world of timeless elegance with our exquisite bezel set diamond eternity band. Crafted with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Estate VALENTE 18K Diamond Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring 6.82cttw Sz 7.5
By Marco Valente
Located in Winter Springs, FL
What a show on the hand! This gorgeous MARCO VALENTE ring is crafted in 18K yellow and white gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1960 Nordic Ring 7ct. Rubellite Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø10.75 US/ 5gr
Located in SE
Fine vintage Ring in classic design. Band in solid 18K Gold. Bezel set natural transparent
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Estate Pink and Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
tourmalines with diamond accents, all bezel set. The diamonds run along a unique chiseled and carved 18K
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

4.93tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
, giving it an extra flair. Prong and bezel set in an 18K yellow gold setting. Setting Style: Prong/Bezel
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.02 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Three Stone Wedding Ring in 18k Two Tone Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.02 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Three Stone Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.10ct Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 1.10ct baguette eternity band is striking! The colorless baguettes are bezel set east
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Early 20th Century French Sapphire Diamond “Daisy” Cluster Ring – Antique 18K
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
totaling around 0.60 carat. The floral cluster is set within a warm 18K yellow gold (750‰) scalloped bezel
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

4.48tcw 18K Fine Quality Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo Accent Floral Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
shape and set in 18k gold. The rich, dark green color of the emerald is truly vivid and eye-catching
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2010s Colombian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Old Euro Diamond Box-Prong Ring (Approx. 1.00-Carat), 18k White Gold, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
: Prong-Set Metal: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 5 US, Resizable Shipping Information: This item is shipped
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco-style ring is crafted in 18K gold and features diamonds and rubies. It has a weight
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring
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18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0.15ct Natural
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1990s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Old Euro Diamond Floral Cluster Ring (Approx. 0.60-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
in 18k yellow gold, which complements the diamonds beautifully and adds a warm, rich tone to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Fancy Dark Brown Pink Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo in 18k
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, set in 18k sleek white and rose gold. Adorned with 2 bezel set pear-shaped pink diamond highlights, a
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

3.1 CTW Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3.1 CTW Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 3.1
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 1.02CT, 18Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted with precision and care, the Natural Diamond 1.02CT, 18Karat White Gold Diamond Bezel Set
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2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18ct Gold Turquoise, Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
amethyst beads interspersed with bezel-set diamonds. The design forms a dynamic dome-shaped structure
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Vintage 1920s French Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

3.54 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique and vintage 3.54 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring, with a
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Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.53ct Blue Sapphire with Double Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
Located in Westport, CT
sapphire, encircled by a halo of 54 white diamonds set in 18k white and yellow gold. The yellow gold bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring 0.25ct. Diamond Enamels solid 18K Gold Silver Ø4.25US/1.25 gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring, likely Swedish, ca. late XIX - early XX century. Solid 18K Yellow Gold band
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Antique 1890s Swedish Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Enamel

HRD Certified Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring is a stunning and elegant piece of jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Pavé Ring with Agate
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Rose Gold Diamond Pavé Ring with Agate is an exquisite piece that combines the organic beauty
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2010s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.58ct Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning 3 yellow diamonds bezel set ring with two rows of round diamonds and millgrain, EGL
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Three-Stone Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Past Present Future Bypass Ring 3-Stone
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds is set in a decorative white gold bezel that is held in place by six yellow gold prongs. The
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21st Century and Contemporary English Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

3.19 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond collections. This stunning, fine
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2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.25CT 18Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted with precision and care, the Natural Diamond 0.25CT, 18Karat White Gold Diamond Bezel Set
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2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Landa Tourmaline and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmalines 9 - Brilliant Round Diamonds are Bezel Set in Between F-G Color VS-SI Clarity 5 grams 18kt Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.