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1920s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat white and yellow gold. A drop-shaped Art Deco diamond pendant, openwork and set
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique natural pearl and 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Collar Necklace Gold Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds bezel set in platinum and four-prong set in yellow gold (E-F color, VVS clarity, total weight
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Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

TJD 1/2Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Bubble Fashion Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond ring. The ring is crafted from 18-karat gold in your
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2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique 4.32 Carat Garnet and 1.08 Carat Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
-cut diamonds to the symmetrical design. Three impressive 18k white gold bezel set Old European cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 12.85 Carat Citrine 3.49 Carat Diamond Enamel and Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
individually bezel set Old European cut and Dutch cut diamonds, dispersed throughout the scrolling decoration
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Antique 1890s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Nordic Pendant Picture Locket oval solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 4.35gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Detailed hand - engravings in miniature
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Antique 1860s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary 0.33 Carat Diamond Gold Pendant Multi-Strand Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
the super slender necklace. On three of the five segments, bezel-set diamonds (total carats 0.33
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Flexible Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond set 18 karat yellow gold snake flexible bracelet. This charming
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique German dangle Earrings natural 2.5ct Aquamarine solid 18K Gold / 3.65gr
Located in SE
A pair of shiny oval cut Aquamarines framed in flower bezels. All parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

French 1950s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Clip Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pair of earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Feminine, each ear clip represents
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Balestra Negligee Necklace natural 24ct. Blue Chalcedony 18K Gold 40cm
Located in SE
(Symbol) Composition : 3 Natural blue Chalcedony stones in solid 18K Yellow Gold bezels suspended from an
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Vintage 1960s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

French Napoleon III Enamel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold. Magnificent antique cuff bracelet in the form of a rigid oval
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Clamper Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Ruby Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Torch Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by jump ring bale Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Measures: 1 3/16 x 3/8 inches - including
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage 1970s 1.02 Carat Emerald and Diamond White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.02 carat emerald and 0.48 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1990 s Emerald and 2.28 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
another ten, slightly bigger modern brilliant round cut diamonds bezel set to the outer scalloped rim
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1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Pendant Locket Micromosaic natural stones solid 18K Gold / 9.2 g
Located in SE
Antique French Pendant/Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold with micro-mosaic Cross ornaments on both
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Antique 1890s French Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Akoya Pearl Stud-Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds are set in delicate flower design using "Waltzing Brilliance" jewellery setting technology
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2010s Russian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1980s Whimsical Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Owl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
gold sparkle from the inner ring of bright white and lively round cut diamonds, with a bright red ruby
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The necklace displays two transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds 14k white gold bezel set
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.14 carats 18 Karats Yellow Gold Chain Link Bracelet
Located in Antwerpen, BE
by round-shape diamonds meticulously set in bezel settings. Each round-shape diamond, totaling 0.14
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2010s Belgian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1980 Paloma Picasso Lapis Necklace Pendant 18Kt Gold Diamonds
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
lapis lazuli with parts made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and .900 platinum with high polished
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Solid White Gold Spiral Grooved Pink Tourmaline Diamond Pearl Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (Numerous) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant - Bezel Set - Nice White Color (1) Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Leather Necklace by Noor in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
. The 18 karat rose gold ring is carefully prong-set with 175 brilliant-cut diamonds of champagne colour
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Aletto Brothers Pom Pom Red, Blue and White Earrings, Ring and Bracelet Set
By Aletto Brothers
Located in New York, NY
set diamond on each bead, set in 18kt yellow gold, the diamonds have a total weight of 4.88cttw. The
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20th Century American Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

French 1950s Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Retro Clip Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
round synthetic rubies bezel set. The attachment system is a double pin. Total weight of the diamond
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
/ Middle Eastern Soapstone or Steatite Scarabs assembled /swivel set into solid 18K Yellow Gold frame
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

"Pendaloque" 0.60 Carat Pear Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
diamond hovers over a rose gold halo meticulously pavé-set with high quality round melee diamonds. The
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Chain Necklace 0.35 cts 18 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. Wearing this 18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Chain Necklace with 0.35 carats of diamond is not just a choice
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2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Convertible Pendant with Chain 60 cm length 18Kt White Gold
Located in München, DE
smooth white gold square. Crafted in 750 white gold (18-karat white gold), this is a unique, one-of-a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 0.13 carats 18 Karats White Gold Chain Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in Antwerpen, BE
by round-shape diamonds meticulously set in bezel settings. Each round-shape diamond, totaling 0.13
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2010s Belgian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Chain Necklace 0.35 cts 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. Wearing this 18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Chain Necklace with 0.35 carats of diamond is not just a choice
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2010s Belgian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Set, 32" Necklace 9.25" Bracelet, 6.6mm, Box
By Mikimoto
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Set, 32-inch pearl Necklace & 9.25-inch pearl Bracelet, 6.6mm pearls
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2010s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Lagos 18 Karat Gold, Pink Tourmaline Earrings with Diamonds and Black Onyx
By Lagos
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by Lagos, These 18KT yellow gold earrings center a bezel set oval cabochon Pink Tourmaline
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1990s Spanish Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Italian Clips Earrings 25ctw natural Lapis Lazuli solid 18K Gold / 14 gr
Located in SE
A pair of nice Italian clips in solid 18K Yellow Gold with bezel set cabochons of natural Lapis
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ruby Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Parthenon Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total Eye clean and bright Platinum topped and suspended from jump ring bale Stamped for 18 karat gold
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum Double Lion Black Enamel Sapphire Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
unparalleled artistry and craftsmanship for which David Webb is renowned. Made in 18k yellow gold and platinum
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20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

ELIZABETH GAGE England Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds, Topaz Pearls
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
colorful earrings have been crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish
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Vintage 1980s English Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

"Doily" 0.15 Carat Diamond Rondelle Pendant with Chain, All in 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
is in rich, vivid 18 karat yellow gold, coin-edged throughout for texture. The center diamond is set
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
of one hundred twenty pearls and a round security push box lock, crafted in yellow gold of 18 karats
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

4.52 Carat Garnet and Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pavé set Old European round diamonds. The Victorian pendant suspends from an 18k yellow gold 40.64cm
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

EDWARDIAN 1905 Belle Epoque Brooch 18Kt Gold And Platinum With 2.74 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
crafted with classical motifs in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and topped with platinum to enhance the
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Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Natural Pearl and 1.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bezel set Old European round cut diamonds are set to the upper border of the linear drop setting. A
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Antique 1890s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 2.14 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique jewelry. This impressive Victorian diamond pendant is suspended from an 18k white gold, 46cm/18
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

White Gold 4.43ctw Long Tourmaline Tsavorite Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 30.6x4.5mm - 4.07ct (exact) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - Nice
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, White Gold

Hungarian 29.50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a linear arrangement. This contemporary pendant is suspended from a 45.72cm/18" 18k yellow gold
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Early 2000s Hungarian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, back in the 1900. Carefully crafted in two parts made up of solid platinum, yellow and white gold of 18
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian 1910 Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of art
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...

French 1790 Georgian Guilloche Enameled Pendant 18Kt Gold 4.26 Diamonds Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
colorful pendant has been carefully crafted with impeccable attention to details in solid yellow gold of 18
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Antique 1790s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Leaf Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
brooch. Diamond: Mounted in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 old European rose cut diamonds, 0.03
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 15.66 Carat Peridot and 1.65 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The platinum set pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k white gold 18
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and platinum set, with a platinum and 18k white gold chain. The necklace has an asymmetric Art
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1900s Antique 10.88 Carat Amethyst and 1.88 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
as 18k gold. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Spinel and Diamond Esti Earrings
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hexagon-cut colorless diamond set in an 18K blackened white gold bezel setting. The contrast of blackened
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Spinel and Diamond Esti Earrings
Spinel and Diamond Esti Earrings
$9,520 Sale Price
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Antique German Heart Locket Pendant solid 18K / 5 gr
Located in SE
internal removable bezels inside. Closure with a click. All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. Bail hallmarked
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

11.28 Carat Total Cushion Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set with sparkling diamonds in 18k yellow gold. These tourmalines are from a very old stock of
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

French Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of platinum earrings, dog head hallmark and 18 carat white gold, eagle head
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

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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.