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18 Karat Textured Gold Three Stone Brown and White Diamonds Ring, Small
By Keiko Mita
Located in Washington, DC
. The contemporary ring, which features a 0.25 Carat Brown Diamond bezel set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, is
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2010s North American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1920s 1.26 Carat and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1920s 1.26 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cocktail ring
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

David Webb 13ct Yellow Sapphire 1.62ct Diamond Two-Tone Gold Platinum Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
-set round brilliant diamonds totaling ~1.62 carats (H color, VS2 clarity). Crafted in rich 18K yellow
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold diamond solitaire ring from renowned designer Mappin & Webb. A the
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s 1.74ct Cabochon Cut Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.74 Ct sapphire and 0.57 Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold cocktail ring; part of
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Vintage 1980s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Opal Diamond Demantoid Garnet Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
age Completed by grooved gold shank Tested a platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring size: 5 1/2
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Carrera Carrera 18 Kt Yellow Gold Mermaid Ring with 0.26 Cts Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold ring is a
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1990s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring 1.20 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Bezel Set with Halo Ring Metal: 18kt White Gold Size: 6 - sizable
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

5.2 Carat Cushion Checkerboard Tourmaline Diamond Ribbed Ring in 18Kt Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A tourmaline and diamond ring, set in 18k white gold. Centering a checherkbaord cut pinkish purple
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Late 20th Century North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Engagement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous ring showcases a bezel set oval diamond surrounded by twenty-four French cut emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 0.48 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Geometric Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pierced pattern of circles and diamonds fully around Each bead and bezel set with round
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring of Stylized Belt Buckle Design
Located in New York, NY
of four rows of bezel-set sapphires ending in a crescent-shaped, diamond-set buckle, in 18k and
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Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Opal Diamond Engagement Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in 18K Rose Gold. There is a beautiful burnish set fiery Australian Opal in the center of the ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

TJD 1.11 Carat Round Diamond Frame 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
commitment. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, this engagement ring features 0.80ct center stone and 0.313 ct of
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2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.45 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond three-stone ring. Mounted in 18k rose gold, this 1920's GIA bezel set 2.45ct emerald cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Black Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spectral play-of-color Bezel set in platinum with a diamond halo surround With additional diamonds bead set
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2.35tcw AAA+ Three Stone Baguette Vivid Emerald Trillion Cut Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
stones are set in a secure bezel setting, in 18K yellow gold. Bold, and unique from every angle. Setting
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2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a splendid diamond solitaire ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. A
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Antique 18th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy .38 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond bezel set engagement ring. 1 round royal blue .38ct sapphire set in 18k yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Custom Statement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 9.75 Ultra contemporary pink sapphire and diamond statement ring offers a bold look
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Egyptian Men Signet Ring Onyx stone solid 18K Rose Gold Ø11.25US / 5.2gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring for Men decorated with bezel set polished plate of Black Onyx. Stone's surface is
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Vintage 1950s Egyptian Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Green Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 9.13 Carat Fantasy Cut
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designed 18k yellow gold bezel finished with a combination of highly polished grooves and an elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Solitaire Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
+ Rose Gold Can be customized in 9k, 10k, and 18k ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Bezel & Pavé Set diamond band -Two tone
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Gold, Green Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat yellow gold, green tourmaline, pink sapphire, and diamond three stone ring. Here is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Starry Crossroads Diamond and Sapphire Dome Fashion Ring in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Clarity: VS (Very Slightly Included) Metal: 18K White Gold Metal Wt: 10.80 gms Setting: Bezel
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring, circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.56 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
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Vintage 1980s English Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 2.64 Carats Golden Topaz and Diamond Modern Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A stunning 2.64-carat golden topaz takes center stage in this 18 Karat Gold ring, its radiant
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2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 3.25 Carat Emerald and 1.92 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bezel set in relief to the center of the design. The diamond is encircled by sixteen 18k yellow gold
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Coral Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
’s shoulders are adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds set in white gold, adding sparkle and brilliance while
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Princess-Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful ring in 18 karat white gold is set with a round facetted Burmese ruby of vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Bamboo Leaf Ring with Diamond Onyx
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera's iconic designs. The 18 karat yellow gold ring is designed with a black onyx center set in a shiny
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2010s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 4.51 Star Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
sapphire set in a 18k rose gold setting with two rose cut bezel set side diamonds. The star is light but
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
red ruby which is bezel set and surrounded by well matched smaller rubies and diamonds. The ring has a
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Wide Natural Diamond Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Rose Gold Can be customized in 9k, 10k, and 18k ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Bezel and pave diamond settings -Layered
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy EGL Certified 1.54 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy square scroll cushion cut bezel set, simple halo design engagement ring. At the center
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with parts in silver for the settings of the diamonds
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Colombian Emerald Ring showcases a vibrant Colombian emerald set in her
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold

9.62 Carat Opal Cushion and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Hand-Engraved Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold ring. Set in an intricately engraved bezel with 2 round brilliant diamonds, this opal comes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.1ct Rhombus Lozenge Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
diamond shape. The stone is half bezel-set in a white gold ring which seems to have the magic and elegance
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2010s Portuguese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.11tcw AAA+ Three Stone Dark Oval Emerald Trillion Cut Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
. Accented on the sides are two trillion-cut diamonds. All stones are set in a secure bezel setting, in 18K
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2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Chopard White Gold Happy Diamonds Ring 82/2211-1111
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A dazzling 18k white gold ring from the Chopard Happy Diamonds collection. The ring is set to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Multi Row Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Sapphire Multi Row Dome Ring Description: A bold dome ring crafted in 18 karat yellow
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20th Century Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Black Onyx and .42 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds set in a white gold are bezel set on top of the Onyx. Total Diamond weight 0.42 carats Finger
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Three-Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled antique diamond gypsy ring. Crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Cushy" 0.92 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes made this 18 karat white gold ring in 2021, specifically for a spectacular E-VVS2
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 0.55 carats 18 Karat White Gold Designer Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. Adding to the ring's allure is a captivating swirl of diamonds delicately nestled in bezel settings
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2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chrome Tourmaline Cushion and Diamond Hand-Engraved Band Ring in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in a handmade 18k yellow gold bezel. The cushion-shaped gemstone has striking deep, emerald green
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Alex Sepkus "Orchard" Cushion Ring with Yellow and White Diamonds in Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
Orchard ring is crafted in 18 karat oxidized yellow gold with round bezel set natural color diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring Description: A striking sapphire centers this ornate 18 karat
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy .39 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald diamond gold engagement ring. .39ct round bezel set emerald with 2 round side diamonds in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified Type A Natural Nephrite Jade and ruby Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
. This ring features a stunning green jade cabochon as the centerpiece. The jade is set in a bezel
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.63 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The millegrain
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 18ct White Gold, Sapphire Diamond Geometric Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 2000 Embrace the elegance of the 1920s
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 2 Carat Colombian Emerald 2.2 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut diamonds, bezel set in 18k white gold. The trifurcated, scrolling ring shoulders integrate with
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1980s 8.82 Carat Emerald and 1.58 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1980s 8.82 carat emerald and 1.58 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and palladium set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1838 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 2.75 US / 0.95gr
Located in SE
Old Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with a hinged compartment on the crown. Hand- engraved
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Antique 1830s Swedish Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k 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.