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Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s Ruby Pearl Fly / Bug Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
18ct gold bug, showcasing a striking vibrant red ruby as its body, perfectly complemented by delicate
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Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace Set In 18 K Gold Beautiful Necklace This Necklace
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1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Diamond Akoya Pearl Flower Necklace, Promotion
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K,Weight 3.55 g,Size 44cm, 1 Pearl Akoya sea 7.0-7.5mm, - 0.54 g 1 Ruby 0.015 ct 5 Diamond 0.3 ct
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2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Andre Vassort 1960 France 18Kt Cocktail Ring with 1.02 Ct Diamonds Coral Onyx
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
Vassort atelier in Paris. It was carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold with high polished
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Vintage 1960s French Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 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
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

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

Modern Rubies Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Charming Art Deco earrings, each adorned with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

22K Gold Leopard Head Brooch - Emerald, Ruby, Diamond Baroque Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, finished in rich 22K and 18K yellow gold. A baroque pearl dangles from its mouth, completing the
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1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Sided Flower Vase 18K Yellow Gold Carved Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold double-sided pendant designed as a vase of flowers set to one side
Category

Vintage 1930s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...

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 Greek Revival Bangles

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Pearl Ruby Drop Collier Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian drop collier necklace crafted in 18K gold. The piece features light blue and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

GIA Platinum Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage Certified Natural Fine VS 6.04 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Platinum Sapphire Burma No Heat Diamond Ring Antique AGL Old Mine 6.33 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

GARRARD CO. Pearls Necklace 18Kt Gold 7.42 Cts In Diamonds GIA Burmese Ruby
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
crafted with classic patterns in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The main mount
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Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

1970s Vourakis Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Trio Set
By Vourakis
Located in New York, NY
Ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. The necklace has 14 strands of cultured pearls and the bracelet has
Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. GIA Platinum Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated Ceylon 18.26 CTS
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sylvania, GA
Solid Platinum 18k yellow gold. (Hallmarked Guaranteed) Tiffany Co Ring Size: 5 1/4
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Hoop Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
/G-VVS1), via 2 decorative cabochon ruby rings. The total weight of diamonds is 0.30 carats. All of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Earrings Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold /5.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage bow-shaped earrings in 18K Yellow Gold decorated with Rubies and Diamonds
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

1916 Finish Earrings solid 18K Gold Ruby / 4.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Art Nouveau period 108 years old Gold earrings decorated with flowers ans rose cut Rubies
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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1944 Pendant with natural 4ct. Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold / 3.8gr
Located in SE
A pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold , flower shaped with filigree ornaments around natural Rosy Red
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
channel-set rubies rest in an elegant looping design, and a bezel-set diamond and lustrous natural pearl
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

French, 19th Century, Fine Pearl Ruby Black Enamel Napoleon 3 Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
Half set in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent set of Napoleon 3 antique
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

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

Large French 18K Yellow Gold Lovebirds Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant depicting a pair of lovebirds on a branch in front of
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Earrings natural 1.35ctw Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.4gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage European flower studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No hallmarks
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Handcrafted 18kt White Gold Rigid Bracelet with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, and
Located in Bergamo, BG
Weight: 90.4 grams A bold 18K yellow gold ring showcasing a central pearl embraced by a floral halo of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

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

19th Century French Natural Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carats rose gold brooch, eagle's head hallmark and silver. This beautiful antique brooch is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...

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

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, South S...

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine openwork flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European, made ca
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Vintage 1960s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.7 gr
Located in SE
0.25 750 . Metal tested solid 18K Gold. In fine used condition. > Most of the items that we
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire Blue Opal Bangle Set In 18k Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Blue Opal Bangle Set In 18k Gold&Silver Natural Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Halo stud Earrings 1ctw. natural Ruby 0.65ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold/3.9gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. A bit fragmented British
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Vintage 1950s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Earrings 14K Certified Huge French Georgian 1700s
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents.... LUXURY. 1700s ANTIQUE 14K GOLD, PEARL, DIAMOND, RUBY
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

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

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Vintage Earrings natural 0.5 ctw. Ruby 0.3 ctw. Diamonds 18K White Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine vintage European flower halo studs in solid 18K White Gold . Hand-made ca. the
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage European stud Earrings Sapphire Emerald Ruby solid 18K Gold / 6.1 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine Three Stones studs from ca. 1960s -1970s in solid 18K Yellow featuring old diamond
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Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Karl Stittgen Organic Pearl and Multi Stone Gold Cuff Bracelet, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
agate, cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires, baroque, and round white pearls, set in a naturalist
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Akoya Pearl Stud-Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
AA quality Akoya pearls shine gently. Suitable for any age and any occasion. 18K WG Stud-earrings
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2010s Russian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby AA Akoya Stud-Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
AA quality akoya pearls shine gently. Suitable for any age and any occasion. Gold 18K WG Stud
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2010s Russian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pear, 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 Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Byzantine Style Emerald and Ruby Filagree Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic 18k yellow gold filagree bow brooch pendant featuring a leaf and scroll design accented
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20th Century Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Ruby Unheated AGL Diamond Necklace Pendant Vintage Natural Huge 14.58 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Valuable Rubies In The World. Vintage Very Rare Natural Ruby, Solid 18K Gold Pendant & Necklace...Stunning
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA 18K Pearl Diamond Vintage Necklace VVS Huge Saltwater Choker Curnis Gioielli
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...VINTAGE LUXURY... GIA CERTIFIED 18K PEARL DIAMOND VINTAGE HUGE
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

18K Diamond Tahitian Pearl GIA Antique Pendant VS Old Mine Necklace 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents LUXURY. GORGEOUS GIA 7.02 CARATS 18K TAHITIAN PEARL & DIAMOND
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Sapphire Unheated GIA Pearl Diamond Bracelet Burma Vintage Fine 3.13 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...VINTAGE LUXURY... GIA CERTIFIED 18K GOLD UNHEATED ROYAL
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20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K Ruby Diamond GIA No Heat Necklace Pendant Vintage Red Natural 8.18 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents LUXURY. GIA ANTIQUE 18K NO HEAT RUBY DIAMOND 8.18 CARAT VINTAGE
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

SALAVETTI Pearls Bracelet In 18Kt White Gold With 108 Ctw Aquamarines And Beryls
By Salavetti
Located in Miami, FL
with exceptional details having a huge massive look in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Green Beryl, Aquamarine, Beryl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, White Gold...

18K Tahitian Pearl Diamond Vintage Earrings Fine Antique GIA 15MM Huge 3.02 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents LUXURY. GORGEOUS GIA CERTIFIED 3.02 CARATS 18K SOUTH SEA PEARL
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Coral South Sea Pearl Bangle Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
carats South Sea white pearls, silver tone Set in 18K Gold and Silver 950 This earrings are perfect to
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Coral, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

GIA Burma 18K Sapphire No Heat Diamond Pearl Necklace Pendant Vintage Cert Rare
Located in Sylvania, GA
Solid 18k Gold, 14K Gold, and Platinum. Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Boucheron Ruby And Diamond Earrings Day Night Vintage Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The French vintage earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold, cabochon rubies and diamonds. The rubies
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Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Ruby NO HEAT Sapphire Diamond Antique Platinum Earrings 18K Mine 7.78 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
mm X 24 mm) Heavy Solid Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Earrings (Tested & Guaranteed) Weight
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire South Sea Pearl Earrings Bangle Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
brilliant - 1 carats South Sea white pearls, silver tone Set in 18K Gold and Silver 950 This earrings are
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage stud Earrings natural Ruby Diamonds solid18K Gold /4.7 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds. Hand
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Modern Emerald Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Charming Art Deco earrings, each adorned with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

1950s French Ruby Emerald Chrysoprase Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely retro brooch, it represents a bird of
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

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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.