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Vintage White Gold Cocktail Ring with Iolite and Diamonds IGI Certified
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
the ring's brilliance and sparkle. The diamonds are meticulously set into the white gold band
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20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faceted Lapis Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Faceted Lapis Lazuli set in 18kt Yellow Gold Bezel & flanked by 18kt White Gold shank set with
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Vintage 1980s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Edwardian 2.80 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and set in a platinum milgrain bezel Featuring a double halo surround of old European cut diamonds
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 1960 s Colombian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Bombé Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Natural Colombian in origin and displaying minor traditional clarity enhancement Bezel set in yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

DBD Golden Moonstone Diamond Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. - Set in 18 Karat Gold. - Diamonds set in a 22 Karat Gold Bezel.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Estate Diamond (Approx. 0.20-Carats) Ruby Eternity Band, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
arrangement of French-cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds. Each gemstone is elegantly bezel-set
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Alternating Eternity Band (Approx 1.20-Carats) 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Bezel-Set Metal: 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

3.32 Carat Old Victorian Cushion Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand made engagement ring set with an old Victorian cushion cut diamond weighing 3.32
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2010s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.23 Carat Red Spinel, Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Tri-colored Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fiery, orange-red spinel is set in this beautiful 18k yellow, rose and white gold handmade ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Spinel, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold,...

Vintage French 1.02 Carat Sapphire and 1.13 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold, 18k white gold set cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1920s French 18K Yellow Gold Daisy “Marguerite” Ring with 0.40 ct Sapphire Ros
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
blue gem are eight hand-cut rose-cut diamonds (approx. 0.24 ct total), each set in a warm gold cup that
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy .46 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement. 1 round .46ct bezel set sapphire center stone with 2 bezel set
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Trilogy 18 karat Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
the ring features a trilogy design, emphasizing three distinct diamonds that are set in a row. The use
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1959 Nordic Ring Amethyst solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US / 4 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring featuring wide band with engraved ornament decorated with bezel set cabochon of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Amethyst Coral Bead Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Cartier's Les Delices de Goa collection is made in 18k yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold GIA 2.55ct Rare Dark Blue Spinel Diamond Sandblast Matte Column Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 2.55ctw (exact) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 8.99 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (We can custom size this
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

.82 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Gold Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1930s Old Mine brilliant cut diamond gold engagement ring. This exquisite piece is a
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.44 Carat Green Zircon Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
bezel set and accented by 10 tapered step cut baguette diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. The ring was
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Rosecut and Diamond Flower Motif Ring Handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Sapphires are set in gold bezels and are given shape. The ring is all Handcrafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Non Heated 1.03 Carat Thai Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Alternating Pattern Diamond Eternity Band (Approx. 1.10-Carats), 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
and princess-cut diamonds, each securely bezel-set for a seamless and elegant design. With a total
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

VR Jewels Five-Stone Emerald Diamond Stackable Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold. The emeralds measure approximately 2.5 × 4.5 mm each, while two round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

1.90ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
their exceptional combination of cut, color, and clarity and set on high polish 18k rose gold. The hand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald Onyx Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous emerald, diamond, and onyx cocktail ring handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The band
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Faberge 18KT White Gold Diamond 0.66 Carat Blue Enamel Ring, with Certificate
By Modern Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
This modern Faberge 18 karat white gold cushion shaped ring centers a bezel set round brilliant
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Early 2000s German Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

0.85 carat Columbian emerald and diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring.
Located in London, GB
An 0.85 carat Columbian emerald and diamond 18 karat white gold engagement ring, circa 1950 This
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rough Green Tourmaline Brilliant White Diamond 22k Gold Ring, Petra Class 2023
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
green tourmaline crystals individually bezel-set in the artist's signature 22k yellow gold and accented
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k ...

Art Deco 1.42 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive 1920s diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold, with a platinum setting. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1990 s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Twisted Rope Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- set in a high polish bezel Completed by grooved twist motif shank Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully
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1990s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Vivid Green Emerald with Diamond and Sapphire in Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This beautiful and unique ring, crafted from 18-karat White- and Yellow gold, features a vivid
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2010s German Engagement Rings

Materials

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

"Haphazard" Set of 3 Nesting Bands in 18 Karat Gold with 1.47 Carats Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
bands that trace the same path in tiny pavé diamonds. The bezel-set stones on the center ring are two
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

2.21 CTW Old European Diamond Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total - bezel set in geometric form shoulders With halo surrounds of round brilliant cut diamonds With
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 5.49 Carat Red Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring features a stunning 5.49 carat pear-shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1920s Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
set emeralds. Size 8 1/2 (Can be sized) Metal Type: 18 KT White Gold (stamped and/or tested) Metal
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Weston, MA
handcrafted platinum and yellow gold ring centers on a substantial bezel-set cabochon ruby in concentric
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 1.80 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Masterpiece Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.80 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Masterpiece Ring This magnificent vivid
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Signet Ring Intaglio Bull Taurus Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold ØUS7/12.3gr
Located in SE
Gold (tested ) + bezel set oval cut natural orange Sard or Carnelian, a variety of Chalcedony measuring
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Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1925s Art Deco Black Enamel Mabe Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold ring. A sublime Art Deco ring with a geometric, asymmetrical setting
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

SeidenGang 2000 s 11.40 CTW Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Foliate Ring
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark for SeidenGang Circa: 2000s Ring Size: 6 3/4 and sizable
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.44tcw 18K AAA Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Accent Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
gallery, beautifully set in 18k white gold. This exquisite ring captures the essence of love, beauty, and
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2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Cartier 1.28 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
. Crafted from a polished 18ct white gold, the ring exudes a sleek and modern aesthetic with a gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Merini Aquamarine Cabochon and Diamond Milgrain Edge Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
center, bezel set into a sleek band of 18 karat white gold. Framed on either side by two round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural 0.50cts Emerald Heart 0.65cts Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set within a
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Vintage engagement ring features a beautiful transitional cut diamond grain set into
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Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring natural 3.5ct Green Jade solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 10gr
Located in SE
ornaments surrounding bezel set oval cabochon of natural vibrant Green Jade of the finest quality. Stone is
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Antique Men Signet Ring Banded Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS12.25 / 11.5gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring - adorned with bezel set polished Red plate of banded Red Onyx stone 15 mm x 12 mm x
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Belgium, 1940s The ring is handcrafted in 18K white gold. It is centered with a cabochon cut blue
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14K Rose Gold 0.26 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty LB Exclusive ring is a classic. The band is made with 18K Rose Gold and bezel-set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian 0.62 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Scroll Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set and flanked north to south by old European cut diamonds Prong and bezel set with a recessed
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

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

French 5.40 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 5.40 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.45 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold
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Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.91 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
set and mounted mounted in a setting created out of 18k white gold which is accented with two tapered
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Mother Of Pearl Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Cut Mother Of Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring. A stunning
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20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø US5.75 / 1.31 gr
Located in SE
European Ring from early XX cent. with plain band end engraved bezel in solid 18K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Yellow and White Gold, 4.61 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
color and clarity seen in only the finest gems, this stunning ruby has been bezel set in rich 18k yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.22 Carat Natural Salt and Pepper Shield Cut Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Pink Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gold. The diamond is bezel set with a chiseled surface through out the ring. Please use the HD video as
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .93 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy sapphire and diamond hammered engagement ring. Center sapphire is bezel set with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1980 s 1.25 CTW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grooved profile and high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1980s Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable
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Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.