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Tiffany Co 31ctw Tanzanite with 120 Round 4.2ctw VS G-H Diamonds In 18K Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sewickley, PA
, prized for its vivid, deep blue-violet hue and exceptional clarity. Set in warm 18k yellow gold, the
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Vintage 1970s North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Rare Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set brilliant-cut round diamond of an estimated
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Vintage 1970s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Deco Retro 1935 Tank Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 2.53 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The diamonds are
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Antique Art Deco White Gold 0.65ct Diamond w/ Sapphire Engraved Wheat Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 2.63 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Mark Broumand 0.40 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Milgrain Bezel Set Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 18k white gold, this vintage style diamond wedding band showcases 0.40ct of round
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2010s More Rings

Mark Broumand 0.40 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Milgrain Bezel Set Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 18k rose gold, this vintage style diamond wedding band showcases 0.40ct of round
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2010s More Rings

One of a Kind Diamond Aqua Sapphire Tourmaline 22k Gold Ring, Petra Class 2025
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
tourmaline, and white diamond in a mix of shapes, each individually bezel-set in the artist's signature
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapph...

Antique Art Deco White Gold 1ctw Old Cut Diamond Filigree Engraved Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Bezel Set - VS2-I2 Clarity - G-K Color - 1.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14K White Gold (tested
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 2.34Carat Emerald Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds totaling approx. 0.27 carats, all pave-set in a bold octagonal frame. Crafted in luxurious 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18KT Florentine Engraved Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
yellow-gold bezel and accented by .90 carats of round, full-cut diamonds. The melee grade VS in clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Statement Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Gift in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.45 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.50tcw 14k-18k Large Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Accent
Located in Jupiter, FL
the ring. Setting Style: Bezel/Pave Setting Material: 14K & 18K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 17.2
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Monture Emerald Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
approximately 2.45 carats. Set in 18K yellow gold. This ring is a Cartier Monture, a designation signifying
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Three-Stone Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco white gold & diamond ring. In 14 karat white gold. With a trio of 3 bezel
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Ring by Anne Middleton Circa 1980s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A late 20th Century hand-made ring by Anne Middleton is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a
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Late 20th Century Oceanic Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.25ct Fancy Yellow Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This immaculate ring is captivating! The unique design showcases a large bezel-set round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle 3.4 Carats Multi Colored Diamonds Silver and Gold Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Twelve round rose-cut naturally colored diamonds of varying hues and sizes are set in 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

14k Pink Tourmaline Ring. prong set OVAL Tourmaline solitaire with diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning TOURMALINE ring. Pink Tourmaline set into an 18k bezel and ribbed shank. Will work splendid as a
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

1.20 cts of Yellow and White color Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
bezel-set round white diamonds, weighing 0.34 carats. Crafted in 18k white gold weighing 4.36 grams
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2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Green Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
An Antique Style Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring Inspire in the early 1900's The 18K yellow gold ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Green Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
bezel set diamonds, complemented by delicate flourishes of diamonds on either end, creating a harmonious
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Enamel

1.59ct Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate engraving and a yellow gold filigree design. A fancy yellow round diamond is bezel set in the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Engagement Emerald Ring w .92 ct Emerald .75 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
the vivid and bright green color with a hint of bluish! Set in 18 karat white gold, this ring has two
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Yellow Princess and round Pink Diamond Eternity Band in 18K Yellow/Rose
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
band set in 18K Yellow and 18K Rose gold. Featuring 6 bezel set Radiant cut Fancy Yellow Diamonds and
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2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

18KT Florentine Engraved Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
set in an 18-karat yellow gold bezel. This ring was handmade by a family jeweler outside of Florence
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Balocchi Preiosi Aragonite Rutilated Quartz with Diamond 18KT Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Natural Diamonds in 18 karat white gold. Ring measures 1 1/2 ” wide x 15/16 ” x 3/4 ” height
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5.51ct Hexagonal Cut Mozambique Ruby 18k Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful and unique ring features a GIA certified bezel set 5.51 carat hexagonal cut natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT White Gold Diamond Octagon Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
pattern, each segment bezel-set with a round brilliant diamond. With approximately 0.21 carats of G-VS
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.38ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exotic 18k rose gold ring is captivating with its 1.03ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow-SI2 oval cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.07 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
cut bezel set diamonds on either side on the yellow gold band give the ring a unique gracefulness. The
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2010s Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French GIA Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring features an oval GIA certified Burmese ruby set within a bezel
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Late 20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Victorian Inspired Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
and white gold setting forms an angled square cluster of diamonds grain set within an open back
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Florentine Engraved Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
lines carved individually into the shank. Set in solid, 18-karat yellow gold is one Paraiba Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18KT Florentine Engraved 4.03 CT Tanzanite Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
600 years. Set in solid 18-karat white gold is a 4.03-carat Tanzanite. The pear-shaped stone is
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21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Step into the realm of modern sophistication with this striking bezel-set diamond ring from Spectra
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Emerald and Diamond Ring Pear Shaped Heart Ring Rose Cut
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique emerald and diamond ring dating to the 19th century. The central prong-set 0.3ct
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4.15 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Provident
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bezel-set cathedral mounting. The ring is currently a size 6 and weighs 3.14 dwt.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.56ct Fancy Orangy Brown Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our striking fancy brown old mine cut diamond engagement ring, a masterpiece of elegance set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Handmade Diamond Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Band
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This is an exquisite 18kt Yellow gold Trillion Bezel Set Diamond with Diamond Band. It will
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
clarity  Mounting Details: 18k White & 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Setting with Bezel Set Center Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
a gold bezel, this masterpiece features intricate diamond-set shoulders with delicate filigree
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Coral and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
11 bezel set - .20 carat each diamonds which is then surrounded by an alternating smaller diamond
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Regard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian Regard 18 karat yellow gold ring, circa 1820 In this original 18 karat gold acrostis
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Napoleon III Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This gorgeous ‘Duchess’ antique ring is claw set with 2 rubies
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

3.12 Carat Colombian Emerald and 3.15 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, large and impressive emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Black Onyx Carved Ball Ruby 14k White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant 14 K White Gold ring composed of an engraved Natural Black Onyx Ball measuring
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Minimal Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Yellow Citrine Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Citrine bezel set as a center stone with baguette Blue Sapphires and diamonds on each side
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Signed Type A Fei Chui Jadeite Jade and Onyx Platinum 18K Ring
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
David Webb Signed Untreated Jade, Diamond, And Onyx Bezel Ring In Platinum And 18K Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mint Green Tourmaline Cocktail Ring, 13.52 Carats with Yellow White Diamonds
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tourmaline oval encircled by luxurious 18k gold and diamond halos! The tourmaline gemstone is a top-quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold GIA 8.36ctw Carved Pink Spinel Yellow Blue Sapphire Wide Cigar Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 15.41 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Hancocks 1.12ct Colombian Emerald French Cut Diamond Halo Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
1.12ct octagonal step cut Colombian emerald, bezel set in 18ct yellow gold and within a halo of
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21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Magnificent Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
and si2 clarity is embedded in a fine double bezel setting. The shoulders of the massive ring mounting
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Cut Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
stone is set in a polished bezel made in 18k yellow gold. Sapphires weigh 4.16 carats total and come in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.96 Carat "Jumble" Ring: Multi-Colored Diamonds in Multi-Colored 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
and brilliant cut. The yellow diamond has a rose gold bezel, while the other two diamonds are set in
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Oval Pink Tourmaline Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.74 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Julius Cohen Square Diamond Ring
By Julius Cohen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique, 18 Kt Gold ring contains one Square-cut Diamond (.30 Cts.) bezel set on the diagonal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 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.