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Pearl 15.5mm Diamond Drop Earrings Hoop Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
/G-VVS1), via 2 decorative faceted 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 Austrian Charm Bracelet solid 14K/18K Gold 20 Charms / 19cm /23.5gr
Located in SE
solid 18K Gold. Five pendants of Enameled Gold. Seven in solid Gold . Eight pendants with Gold and
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Retro Bangles

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Spinel, Ruby, Pearl, Chalcedony, Amethyst, 18k ...

20th Century Jade Fine and Precious Stones Metal 18 Karat Gold Birds Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pendant consists of a large oval jade plate, held in place by a gold-plated and 18-karat gold
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Opal, Jade, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Metal, Yellow Gold, 18k ...

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
silver over 18K yellow gold. Wearable as both a pendant and brooch, it measures 1 3/16 inches across
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Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

【Crown Radiance】Crown of Heart Aurora South Sea Pearl Convertible Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamonds and Ruby Dimensions Earrings Length Approx. 2.5 cm Pearl Shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire Jade Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
made a this special ring for traveling collection called “Orient” The collection is set in 18K Gold
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
” The collection is set in 18 Gold Silver - And has Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy
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20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapp...

Platinum Diamond Tahitian Pearl Earrings Vintage GIA VVS Antique Huge 5.80 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Heart Locket Pendant natural Gems solid 18K / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
Vintage hand - made Heart Locket in solid 18K Gold decorated with 23 natural gem stones cut in
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Opal Rose Cut Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set in 18k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” White Opal & Multi Rose Cut Fancy Color Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GIA 18K Sapphire Diamond Earrings Vintage Certified Natural Dangle 8.58 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...GIA CERTIFIED VINTAGE 18K GOLD MULTI COLOR SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18K Colombian Emerald Earrings Diamond Antique GIA Certified Huge 25.12 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
18K GOLD. ANTIQUE FINE EMERALDS ARE TRANSPARENT. THESE ARE GORGEOUS HUGE EMERLADS. THE EMERALDS
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20th Century Colombian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18k Colombian Emerald Diamond Vintage GIA Necklace Pendant Fine VS 34.72 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
IN SOLID 18K SOLID HEAVY GOLD. GIA CERTIFICATION PAPERWORK INCLUDED. NO DYE NATURAL FINE EMERALD
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20th Century Colombian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work This impeccable
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye...

18K Emerald Earrings Diamond Vintage Certified GIA Natural VS Giant 24.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
SPARKLING WHITE DIAMONDS. FINE ANTIQUE EARRINGS IS SOLID HEAVY 18K GOLD. GIA CERTIFICATION PAPERWORK
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18K Emerald Colombian Diamond Pendant Vintage GIA Cert Victorian VS Old Mine!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Document will be included. Solid 18K White & Yellow Gold Antique Pendant (Tested & Guaranteed) SIZE
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Sapphire NO Heat Diamond 14K Pendant Vintage Necklace 18K Chain 5.46 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Solid Gold Chain is 18K (Hallmarked & Guaranteed) Chain Weight: 2.08 Grams Still Beautifully Kept in
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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
dimensions with great details in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. Designed with neo
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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

GEORGIAN 1800 Antique Necklace Earrings Set In 18Kt Gold With 11.84 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats with applications of black enamel and embellished with a very fine selection of
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Antique Australian Opal 14K Pendant Natural Vintage Necklace Solid Gold Fine
Located in Sylvania, GA
Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Platinum Sapphire Diamond Unheated Pendant Vintage VS Necklace 14.13 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
) Pendant Weight: 13.08 Grams Vintage Solid Gold 18 3/4 inch Chain is 14K Chain Weight: 1.84 Grams Still
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Bracelet Vintage Pery Watch GIA Deco VVS Rare Fine 10.04 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Antique Earrings Vintage GIA Certified Fine VS Huge 9.44 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Emerald Colombian Raymond Yard Diamond Pendant GIA Huge Vintage 12.09 Carats!
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Sylvania, GA
Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Sapphire Platinum Diamond Necklace Pendant Fine Vintage Natural 15.39 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Necklace Vintage Pendant Chain Fine Antique VS Huge 10.04 Carat
Located in Sylvania, GA
Antique Designer Jewelry, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

A Continental Pearl, Diamond And Synthetic Ruby Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
A Continental Turn-of-the-last-century pearl, diamond and ruby navette ring, to the centre a round
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

An Edwardian ruby and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
weight 3.2 grams. This ring is in very good condition. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold. A beautiful and
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

A Victorian five stone Burmese ruby ring
Located in London, GB
antique ring is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold. This incredible
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Baroque Pearl and Pave Ruby Rose Gold Ring
By Maximira
Located in New York, NY
A Baroque Pearl ring, handcrafted in 18k Rose Gold and pave set with Round cut Natural Rubies. This
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald, Ruby Pearl 18K Quadrafoil Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
A vintage 18k yellow gold ring gives an air of royalty with its large textured surface loaded with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Georgian Ruby and Pearl Fede Ring
Located in New York, NY
This English ring, made in 18K is a fede-like design. The hands themselves are not clasped but they
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Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Kara Freshwater Pearl and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring is crafted from 18K Rose Gold, featuring a 14.5mm Freshwater Pearl and round-faceted
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2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Lavender Jade Rubies and Mother-of-Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Inbar fine jewellery
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A large center stone, cabushin cut, 18k gold, lavender jade with rubies and mother of pearl.
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2010s Israeli Dome Rings

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tahitian Pearl Flower Clustered 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Ruby Diamond Pollen
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower Clustered Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Rubies and Diamonds. Gold: 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18ct Rose Gold South Sea Pearl and Ruby Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
A charming south sea pearl centered to a beautiful range of round cut, pave set rubies perfectly
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2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Picchiotti Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Boston, MA
Picchiotti Dome Cocktail Ring, Italian design,18Kt. yellow gold, one 13.3 mm Natural cultured Pearl
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1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18.31 Carat Pink Pearl Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Crafted from 18K rose gold, this cocktail ring features a 13MM freshwater pink pearl at the center
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18...

Gilbert Albert 1970s Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Ruby Gold Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1970s 18k gold ring by Gilbert Albert, set with Tahitian pearl, cabochon ruby, tourmaline and
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Late 20th Century Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

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

15 Carat Gold Regency Emerald, Natural Split Pearl and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Bloxham, GB
A really lovely 18ct gold Gorigia ring set with four small rubies with four natural split pearls
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Antique Early 1800s British Regency Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Monseo Tahitian Pearl Rubies Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
This cocktail ring is handcrafted in white 19.2K gold with a beautiful Tahitian Cultured Pearl and
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2010s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Renesim Mother-of-Pearl Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
shimmering mother-of-pearl is tailored to the curves of the broad 18K white gold ring band. The rainbow
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold White Freshwater Pearl Ruby Flower Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
Using a modern approach to pearls, this unique ring is made in 18 Karat yellow gold approximately 3
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt. Ruby Pearl Diamond Crown Ring
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
18kt. Yellow Gold Dome Ring that resembles a crown. Set with a 7mm Natural Pearl, 8 Round Brilliant
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Baroque Revival Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco White Gold 0.10 Carat Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Ruby Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
features a central dazzling diamond which is surrounded by lustrous pearl and interspersed by vivid ruby
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified 3.6 ct. Natural Bahraini Pearl and Rubies Ring in 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
of a kind. Gold weight : 10.8 g Pearl: 3.6 ct. Rubies: 0.11 ct. Ring Size : 54 Contact us for
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2010s Bahraini Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Ruby Trim
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Golden Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Ruby Trim Metal: 18K Yellow
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2010s Thai Dome Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Tahiti Pearl Ruby Flower Cocktail Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
This unique ring is 18 Karat yellow gold approximately 3 grams. It is set with Tahiti pearls 10
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Gemstone Gold Ring 0.3ct Diamonds Saphire Ruby Emerald and Pearls ca. 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
Multi Gemstone Gold Ring 0.3 Carat Diamonds Saphire Ruby Emerald and Pearls ca. 1930 This
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...

Bloomed Ruby pink South-Sea Pearl Ring
Located in London, GB
Bloomed Ruby & pink South-Sea Pearl Ring 18K Yellow and Rose Gold: 22.16gms South-Sea Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...

Antique Victorian Ruby Pearl Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
gift, the Ruby is a symbol of friendship, love and loyalty. The piece is all set in 18ct Yellow Gold
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Round Pearl Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Pearl, Rubies and Diamonds Ring This classic elegant vintage 18k white gold ring with a
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold

Circa 1890 Antique Ruby Seed Pearl 18 Karat Gold Dress Engagement Band Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Stylish ruby and seed pearl dress ring set in 18ct gold with 3 oval facetted rubies and 26 seed
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Akoya Freshwater Pearl Cocktail Cluster Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
This handcrafted one of a kind ring is made in 18 Karat yellow gold approximately 3 grams, its
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...

White Gold Diamond Ruby South Sea Pearl Large Ring with Two Panthers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold and Diamond Ring with Rubys and South Sea Pearl Center. This exceptional, one-of-a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Baroque South Sea Pearl Ring with Natural Diamonds Rubies.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Up for sale is a magnificent cocktail ring featuring a baroque south sea pearl with iridescent hues
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Engagement Ring with 4 Carat Malaya Garnet and Gemfields Ruby
By Thesis Gems and Jewelry
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mozambique Gemfields rubies. This ring gives and gives. One of a kind. Absolutely stunning in all light. A
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2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

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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.