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Vintage Carrera y Carrera Narcissus Quartz Ring in Yellow Gold
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Carrera y Carrera Narcissus quartz ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Smoky Quartz Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
This Roberto Coin ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and set with a smoky quartz and a total of
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and White Quartz Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivatingly bold design is splendidly presented in the ever-enchanting 18K rose gold in this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Handcraft Lemon Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with diamonds and lemon
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pamela Froman Rutilated Quartz Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Gold Platinum Ring
By Pamela Froman
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Empress Ring handcrafted in 'crushed' 18k yellow gold with a 3.57 carat pear-shaped
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Opals Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold cocktail ring.Handmade by our artisans assembled with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ring Surmounted by a Lemon Quartz and Nacre Shape Cabochon
Located in Vannes, FR
Yellow Gold Ring surmounted by a lemon quartz Shape Cabochon . A nacre plate adjusted under the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Ring Surmounted by a Lemon Quartz and Nacre Shape Cabochon
Located in Vannes, FR
Yellow Gold Ring surmounted by a lemon quartz Shape Cabochon . A nacre plate adjusted under the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Barbara Bixby Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Barbara Bixby Material: Sterling silver and 18k yellow gold Stone: 1 round rose quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antonio Bernardo Horizontal Prism-Cut Rock Crystal Quartz Shine Handmade Ring
By Antonio Bernardo
Located in Dallas, TX
18k yellow gold with a custom-cut prismatic colorless rock crystal quartz bezel-set on a graduated
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 5.54 Carat Rose Quartz Solitaire Ring in Close-Setting
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 5.54 Carat Rose Quartz Solitaire Ring in Close-Setting Shining like the first star
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2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Gucci Horsebit Collection Ring in 18 Karat White Gold with Lemon Quartz Center
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Previously owned and retired Gucci Horsebit Collection ring. The ring is a size 6 (US), made of 18K
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Allegra Yellow Citrine Lemon Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Bvlgari Allegra Citrine Lemon Quartz 18k White Gold Statement Ring. Beautiful large fancy cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Green Quartz, Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is in 18 Karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm green grown quartz. It was published in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Nudo Collection Lemon Quartz and Blue Topaz 18 Carat Rose Gold Rings
By Pomellato
Located in London, GB
approximately 10mm x 10mm and weighs approximately 5.00 carat mounted in 18 carat rose gold. The ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Parentesi Green Quartz and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A striking Bvlgari Parentesi green quartz and diamond cocktail ring set in 18k rose gold. The ring
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2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Valente Rose Gold "Athena" Ring 18.47 Carat Rose Quartz 1.05 Carat Diamond
By Valente
Located in Dallas, TX
The rose gold mounting is the perfect match for the bezel-set, rose quartz which is surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold Ring with Large, Faceted Smoky Quartz, Topaz in Heart Shape
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful ring with large, faceted smoky quartz in heart shape. Very good condition.
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jona Burmese Jade Quartz Gold Cocktail Ring
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Ring in 18 Karat yellow gold, set with a cabochon cut stone made of multiple layer natural
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

30.82 Carat Cabochon Rose Quartz Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features a 30.82 carats oval cabochon rose quartz, rose quartz is set in bezel setting
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 35 Carat Lemon Quartz Large Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage lemon quartz cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Italian Rutilated Quartz Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bombè band ring centers an oval rutilated quartz cabochon - measuring 14.0 x 11.0 mm Translucent
Category

1990s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver and 18 Karat Gold-Plated Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1960s Rose Quartz Cocktail Ring - Sterling Silver, 18k Gold Plate, Rose Quartz, Simulated Sapphires
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Rose Quartz Abalone Shell Diamond Dome Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features 19.42 carats of cabochon rose quartz, assented with 1.35 cts. The shell is
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Yurman Blue Quartz and Gold Signature Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
David Yurman 18k yellow gold east - west signature ring with cabochon blue quartz mounted in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dome Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Green Quartz, Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is in 18 Karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm green grown quartz. It was
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Light Blue Quartz, Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary jewellery ring is in 18 Karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm light blue quartz. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Carrera y Carrera Diamond and Smoky Quartz Yellow and White Gold Giraffe Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
This Carrera y Carrera ring is made out of 18K yellow and white gold and set with diamonds and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Vhernier Milano Sculptural Cocktail Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Coral Quartz
By Vhernier
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Vhernier. A gorgeous piece with masterful design, created in Milano
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Liens Smoky Quartz and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Dress Ring
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 18ct yellow gold dress ring from Chaumet's 'Liens' collection is beautifully set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 70s Yellow Quartz Ring Sz 7.5 Large Square Emerald Cut Men s Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage yellow quartz ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 18 karat soft rose gold. Emerald cut
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

9.87carat Rose Quartz Classic Ring in 18KYG with Tourmaline, Amethyst Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Rose Quartz Classic Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst and White Diamond. Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

Intini Jewels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cut Citrine Quartz Cocktail Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Oval cabochon solitaire ring design, with shining sparkles. 0.7 carat citrine quartz on 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Rose Quartz Malachite Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features 20.45 carats of rose quartz in the center. Rose quartz set in bezel setting
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Ring with Green Quartz, Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is in 18 Karat rose gold with 15x15x8 mm green grown quartz. The collection was published
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Yurman Large Round Smoky Quartz and Diamond Halo Sterling and Gold Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning oversize quartz and diamond cocktail ring by jewelry designer David Yurman. The bold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chaumet Rose Quartz and Diamond Class One Croisière Ring in Rose Gold
By Chaumet
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Chaumet rose quartz and diamond Class One Croisière ring set in 18k rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jona Turquoise Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold ring set with a sugar loaf
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Citrine Lemon Quartz Intini Jewels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
quartz it will attract good energy to whoever wears it. Beautiful gold ring featuring emerald cut lemon
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pasquale Bruni 18 Karat Pink Gold Bon Ton Ring Milky Quartz and Diamonds
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. This beautiful ring from the BON TON collection features a striking 9.47ct Milky Quartz gemstone with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Handcraft Quartz 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Lapis Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Rubellite, Moon Quartz, Topaz and Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubellite 1.50 carats approx. Moon quartz 2.20 carats approx
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2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Carat Honey Quartz Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Honey Quartz, and Green Amethyst. Purchase them as a ring and earring set or separately. Honey quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

21.73 Carat Octagon Shaped Honey Quartz Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
quartz ring in 18K yellow gold with diamonds and semi precious stones. Honey Quartz: 21.735 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Quartz, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.11 Carat Natural, Citrine Quartz and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Engagement Ring featuring a 1.11 Carat, Natural Citrine Quartz and 0.14 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ring Surmounted by a Citrine Center Stone and 2 Smoky Quartz
Located in Vannes, FR
Yellow Gold Ring Surmounted by a Citrine Center Stone and 2 Smoky Quartz. The Majestic Citrine in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Ink Ring with Blue Quartz by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is in 14 karat white gold with 15x15x8 mm grown blue quartz. It was published in Harper's
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

H Stern by Diane von Furstenberg Geometric Power Ring 18kt Gold Rutilated Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by Diane Von Furstenberg for H. Stern. Beautiful geometric piece, created
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Paris 1972 Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with VS Diamonds Rock Quartz Onyx
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
A Gem-set cocktail ring designed by Boucheron. Beautiful piece created in Paris France by the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

20.8 Carat Smoky Quartz with Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds and semi precious stones. Smoky Quartz: 20.82 carat octagon shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Quartz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Joke Quick 18K Rose Gold Hexagon Cut Millegrain Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind Millegrain Ring in 18K Rose gold 10,6 g. set with 2 hexagon cut Tourmalines, a
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

H. Stern Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 50.71 Cts Clear Rock Quartz
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized cocktail ring designed by H. Stern. A modern minimalist art-piece of jewelry made in
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Early 2000s Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970 Geometric Ring in 18Kt Gold with VS Diamonds and Tiger Eye Quartz
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier, circa 1970. It was crafted with a squared shape in solid 18 karats yellow gold. The ring is
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Nudo Maxi Citrine Quartz 18 Carat Rose Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in London, GB
characterised by a 'nude' citrine quartz stone measuring 12.5mm x 12..5mm and is mounted in 18 carat rose gold
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2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Constellation 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Trinity Ring CA14-101023
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Constellation 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Trinity Ring comes with a gift box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Nudo Citrine Quartz Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
By Pomellato
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate Pomellato Nudo ring, crafted in 18 karat rose & white gold. Faceted
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co Paloma Picasso Large 12mm Purple Amethyst Sugarstack 18k Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Purple Amethyst Sugar Stack 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Large stone
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Quartz Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k quartz ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 190 vintage or 805 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 18k quartz ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 18k quartz ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Pomellato, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Alex Soldier are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and oval cut alternatives. Finding a 18k quartz ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 307 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Quartz Ring?

The price for a 18k quartz ring starts at $41 and tops out at $120,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,042.

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.

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.

Questions About 18k Quartz Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The mark 18K on a ring stands for 18-karat gold. 18-karat signifies that the ring is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals, such as copper, zinc or nickel. The additional metals strengthen the ring, making it more durable. Shop a range of expertly vetted 18-karat jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Whether quartz is good for wedding rings is a matter of personal preference. Many people like quartz because it is economical and available in a wide variety of stunning colors. However, quartz isn't as hard as some other gemstones, such as emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. As a result, wedding rings that feature quartz will likely not resist scratching as well as other options. Shop an assortment of quartz wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not 18K gold wears off depends on how it's made. The finish will not wear off of a piece of jewelry or another object made entirely out of 18K gold. However, wear can occur on pieces that feature 18K gold plating, a thin layer of gold applied over another type of metal. You'll find a large selection of gold jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 18K gold watch is a timepiece made from gold precious metal of a specific purity. The term 18K means 18-karat, a precious metal that is 75 percent pure gold and 25 percent alloy. Shop a large collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    18K Italy gold is 18-karat gold produced in Italy. Karats tell you how much of a piece of metal is genuine gold. In the case of 18-karat gold, 18 parts are pure gold, and six parts are other metals. This makes 18-karat pieces 75 percent gold. You'll find a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 18k is the perfect karatage for jewelry. While 24k is more prized and typically more expensive, it is also less dense and durable than 18k gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 18K gold is real gold. However, it is not pure gold. Something marked 18K is 75 percent genuine gold and 25 percent metal alloy. On 1stDibs, shop a range of expertly vetted gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    18K green gold is an alloy created by mixing silver, copper and zinc with normal gold. 18K green gold is greener than 14K green gold. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of genuine 18K green gold from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between 24K gold and 18K gold is how much pure gold the metals contain. Something made of 24-karat gold is 99.9% pure gold, while 18-karat gold items are 75% gold and 25% alloy metals. Generally, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant due to the presence of alloy metals. On the other hand, 24-karat gold tends to be more richly colored and expensive. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between 14k and 18k rose gold metal is that the 14k rose gold is less pure than 18k. 14k rose gold has a deeper pink color because of greater amounts of copper, whereas 18k rose gold has 75% gold and appears yellow. 14k rose gold is increasingly popular due to its brighter pink hue and resistance to scratches. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage rose gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, many people believe that 18k gold is worth buying. Due to the metal's durability, jewelry produced from 18-karat gold is often resistant to scratching and damage. In addition, the large amount of pure gold in the alloy gives white, rose and yellow 18-karat gold a vibrant color. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in 18-karat gold is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a diverse range of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    On a watch, 18K gold means that the watch features genuine gold. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The high gold content gives the metal an attractive color, while the alloy metals add strength to increase its durability. An 18-karat gold watch may be solid gold or gold-filled, which means it is primarily another metal that the watchmaker finished with a thin layer of 18-karat gold. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Many watch lovers believe that 18K gold is good for watches. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The amount of gold makes the color of the alloy, whether it's white, yellow or rose, rich and visually appealing. At the same time, the addition of alloy metals increases the strength of the gold material. Explore a large selection of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 18k gold can tarnish, but it is uncommon. Pure gold does not combine easily with oxygen and therefore does not tarnish. The higher the karat, the less likely a piece of gold will tarnish.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 18-karat gold can turn green in some circumstances. This type of gold is about 75 percent genuine gold and 25 percent alloy, and the other metal or metals used to produce it may react negatively to acidic substances. When this occurs, 18-karat gold may take on a greenish hue. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Yes, 18K 750 is real gold. Gold pieces that bear this hallmark are 18-karat gold, a 75% pure gold alloy and 25% base metal. One of the most popular materials for fine jewelry, 18-karat gold shows off a rich yellow, white or rose color and resists scratching more readily than pure gold. Explore a wide variety of 18-karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    On a ring, 12K means that the piece is made out of 12-karat gold. This type of precious metal is half pure gold and half metal alloy. It comes in yellow, white and rose colors. You'll find a selection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.