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Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Opal Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yell...

Antique Ring Natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø US6 / 1.9gr
Located in SE
Fine cluster Ruby Ring made between ca.1900 -1930s. Combination of Gold, Platinum Ruby and Diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Natural Multi Sapphire Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Multi Sapphire & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl...

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Clover Antique Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Hooray for the red (ruby), white (natural pearl) & blue (sapphire). The colorful and gemmy trio is
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl Multi Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl & Multi Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Baroque South Sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...

Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl Multi Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl, Coral & Multi Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Baroque South
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Pearl Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Fancy Sapphires & Pearl Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Multi Color Pastel
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...

1901 Nordic Ring 0.7 ct natural Red Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.05 gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Red Ruby of oval diamond cut 5.5
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 0.5 Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Rose Gold Ø4.75 US / 2.2 g
Located in SE
Beautiful Gold, Ruby + Diamonds Ring, made circa 1900 -1920s. Solid 18ct rose Gold twisted frame
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Wendy Brandes 18K Gold and Gemstone Dragon Ring With Hidden Knight
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
The Dragon & Knight "Maneater" Ring The 18K-yellow-gold dragon, covered in green garnets and brown
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tsavorite, 1...

Edwardian 1905 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Platinum With Diamonds And Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian ring with diamonds and ruby. A beautiful antique ring from the Belle Epoque period
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring natural 0.75ct Ruby 0.3ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25 /3.1 gr
Located in SE
clusters is perfect for everyday/ permanent wear. Hallmarked 18K, likely German. Band in solid 18 k
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940 Nordic 4 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 7.75 / 1.8g
Located in SE
Beautiful four-stones Ring in Art- Deco Style. Band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with clusters in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Kai-Yin Lo Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Kai-Yin Lo, a Cabochon Ruby, set with sapphire and diamond in a mother of pearl dome ring. ♦
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2010s Hong Kong Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin Large Amethyst And Mother Of Pearl Rose Gold Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Amethyst And Mother of Pearl Ring by Roberto Coin. With 1 Round Amethyst and 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl

18K Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage Unheated GIA Certified VS Fine Huge 12.96 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
18K HUGE UNHEATED RUBY DIAMOND 12.96 CARAT VINTAGE RING! Rare Huge 11.34 Carat Rich Ruby Crowned
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.63 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Dress Ring, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Gem & Pearl Laboratory #14882 Metal: 18ct White Gold Age: 1960s Size: O
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 0.36ct natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7 / 1.65 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Ruby and Diamonds Ring made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Fragmented Swedish hallmarks, 18K, metal
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring, Natural Fire Opal Rubies Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring Natural Fire Opal & Rubies Set In 18K & Silver Natural Ruby Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold solitaire ring centering a 3.17
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2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Quartz Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold ring set with a crazy cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wedding Band Ring Engagement Ring Name Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price of ring is indicated in 14 k yellow gold band. Also available made to order in 18 K Gold. White
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pin...

Mikimoto Japanese Akoya Cultured Black Pearl Pink Sapphire Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Palm Desert, CA
on either side, 18k white gold. Known for their brilliant luster and rich color, Akoya pearls are a
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1990s Japanese Modern More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1916 Nordic Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25US /1.25gr
Located in SE
A Ring with the band in solid 18K Orange Gold with engraved shoulders. Bezel set heart shaped rose
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a large pearl of 18.5mm diameter. The pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold...

1880 s Victorian Pearl 3.95 Carats Fancy Colored Sapphire 18 Karat Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold. Circa: 1880s. Ring Size: 5 & sizable. Measures North to South 26.0 mm and sits 5.0 mm high
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

Diamond Ruby Statement Ring18k Gold 2.93 Ct Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $1,790 LADIES FINELY FACETED QUALITY RUBY AND DIAMOND 18 KT RING 2.93 TOTAL CT total
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Tanzanite Diamond Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
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Mid-20th Century Thai Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Tanzanite Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emerald from
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Emerald Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Sapphire & Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Pink Sapphire Opal Cocktail Ring Set in 18k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Pink Sapphire & Opal Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver White Opal with pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Amethyst, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...

1910s French 0.09 Carat Ruby and Seed Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fit covers. The locket suspends from a contemporary 45.72cm/18" 18k yellow gold trace chain via an
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1949 Ring natural 3ct Rubellite solid 18K Gold Size Ø8 US / 3.1 gr
Located in SE
A ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold and oval cut natural Rubellite 10 mm x 7.5 mm x 4 mm deep
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Rubelite, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage 14K GIA Unheated Certified VS Natural Huge 14.88 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
VINTAGE RING! Rare Huge 13.36 Carat Rich Red Ruby Crowned With 1.52 Carats of Sparkling Diamonds White
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Studio Rêves Handcrafted Giant Elephant Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
: 0.23cts Pearl Weight: 0.21 cts Ring Size: 6 US (Resizing can be done) IGI Certification can be done on
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...

Nardi Venice Unusual Turban Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Color Gemstones
By Nardi
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted in the shape pf a Moorish turban in solid yellow and white gold of 18 karats with high
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20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ruby Fish Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
set in 18k rose gold. There are 0.89 carats of fancy yellow diamonds which are set on the fins and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bochic “Orient” Tahiti South Sea Multi Sapphire Cluster Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Blue Topaz 9 Carats Tahiti Pearl south sea This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby Blue Opal Bangle Set In 18 K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
gemstones. This Bangle is set in 18k gold and silver, guaranteeing its quality and durability. The Bangle
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Mid Century 1960 Mughal Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with 33.68 Cts Gems
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with dotted and and twisted wires. The design resemble
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilbert Albert Blk Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Gilbert Albert
Located in La Jolla, CA
Black Tourmaline, Ruby and Diamond Statement Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold by Gilbert Albert (Geneva
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Venetian Princess Diamonds Bypass Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
beauty of the Mother of Pearl. The inside of the ring is adorned with 0.03ct brilliant-cut Ruby. Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire Pearl Vintage Jade Bangle Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Sapphire Vintage Jade Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural red rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Bangles

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Horse Brooch with Seed Pearls Ruby Accent Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
-karat yellow gold and adorned with a sash of luminous seed pearls and a single ruby eye. The sculptural
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

CARTIER Paris 1970 Andre Vassort Ring In 18Kt Gold With 3.36 Ctw Diamonds Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Andre Vassort in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with very high polished finish. It is embellished with a
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French Antique Openwork Pearl Sapphire Ruby Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carat yellow gold necklace, eagle head hallmark. This gorgeous necklace is composed of fine gold
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Antique 19th Century French Rope Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...

Ella Gafter Diamond Band Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
ring was entirely hand made in 18 carat white and yellow gold by the late maestro Franco Napolitano in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Band Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Yoko London South Sea Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Karat rose gold fitting serves to enrich the lustre of the pearl and the rich hues of the rubies. Wear
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2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French, 20th Century Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medallion in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique medallion of memory, it is of oval
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby White Diamond 18 Kt Gold Pearl Christmas Chick Charm and Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
gold set with ct 0.75 of rubies and ct 0.26 diamonds and the pompon is a 3.5 mm pearl. The eyes are in
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby White Diamond 18 Kt Gold Pearl Christmas Chick Charm and Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
gold set with ct 1.10 of rubies; a white part with ct 0.17 diamonds and the pompon is a 4 mm pearl. The
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl & Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi
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Late 20th Century Asian Greek Revival Bangles

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Si...

French 1900s Natural Pearl Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Pattern Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow, rose and green gold, horse head hallmark. Delightful antique brooch it
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl & Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire,...

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18k Gold Pearl And Ruby Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold pearl and ruby 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 29 vintage editions and 26 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 18k gold pearl and ruby 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 pearl and ruby ring from Alexander of Beverly Hills, Studio Rêves and Wendy Brandes — 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 mixed cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a 18k gold pearl and ruby ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Gold Pearl And Ruby Ring?

Prices for a 18k gold pearl and ruby ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $595 and can go as high as $220,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,430.

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.