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Art Deco Style 18ct White Gold, Sapphire Diamond Geometric Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 2000 Embrace the elegance of the 1920s
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Diamond Black Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gap Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and 18 karat gold With maker's mark for David Webb Circa: 2000s; titled "Gap Ring" Ring Size: 4 1/2
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Sepkus "Orchard" Cushion Ring with Yellow and White Diamonds in Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
Orchard ring is crafted in 18 karat oxidized yellow gold with round bezel set natural color diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Blue Diamond Emerald Ruby Ring with Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This gorgeous S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is decorated
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.54 Ctw In Sapphires Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted with classic geometric patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polish finish
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by pierced profile with grooved shoulders and profile Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1935 Ring
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Unisex Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer unisex square Diamond ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Dome Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 13.81 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950’s Yellow sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. Set in a platinum square top with a GIA certified
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

65 Carat Rose Quartz Diamond Gold Statement Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.68 total carats. Hand crafted 18k Pink gold lattice work, square base mounting
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.60 CTW Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Vintage Wheat Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-21-23' Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s, with contemporary inscription Ring Size: 6 3/4 and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.16 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Orange Blossom Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
down shank With engraved fanning wheat motif profile Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark for
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.32 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.0 mm and
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Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond and Emerald Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Round Diamond and Alternate Emerald Half Eternity Band Ring showcases a captivating design
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with .55 Carat Princess Cut and Round Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 18KT yellow gold ring has a square center set with 4 princess cut diamonds and 16 round
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1990s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1915 Art Deco Hand-Engraved White Gold Diamond Band
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely Art Deco band set in 18K white gold that features gorgeous hand engraving and five
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.23 Carat Bulge Cut Ruby 0.55 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 ruby (square
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20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Round, Marquis Princess Diamond Double Halo Ring 18 Karat White and Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
karat white gold ring is a square princess cut diamond, surrounded by 4 prong set marquis diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Filigree 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Whoa there gorgeous! This Amazing Vintage Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring has the
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Vogue Awarded Made in Italy Aquamarine Blue Sapphires Cosmic Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K White Gold Vogue Awarded Made in Italy Aquamarine Blue Sapphires Cosmic Ring. Unlock Your
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.01 CTW European Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
streamlined shank Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Maker's mark for W.M. Kinscherf Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 7 3/4
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
diamond weighing approximately 1.00-ct., with I color and VS2 clarity. The 18k white gold mounting is
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

TRUDEL By Kurt Aepli Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.52 Ctw In Emerald Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
settings, with 2 well matched squared carre step cut (4 x 4 mm) of natural diamonds, with a combined weight
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
square-cut blue, pink, and yellow sapphires of brilliant color (6.47 carats). The design is complete on 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, S...

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.0 mm and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Citrine and Diamond Double Halo Designer Ring in 18 Karat Gold by Assor Gioielli
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
crafted 18k white gold ring & surrounded by a diamond double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Vintage 0.52 CTW European Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and bright Flanked by grooved knife edge shank Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark for
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Cushion Cut Sapphires 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection. Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

NARDI Venice 1960 Tutti-Frutti Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds Color Gems
By Nardi
Located in Miami, FL
rare ring was carefully crafted in the in solid yellow of 18 karats with accents in white gold for the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1980 s 1.00 CTW Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set Flanked by rows of square step-cut diamonds Channel set and weighing 0.62 carat total G/H color
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor band Ring is all handmade with Byzantine
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Vintage French 1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1940s French 0.72 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
side there is a shimmering round cut diamond measuring 5pts each. Modelled in 18ct gold and stones set
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Princess Cut Blue Sapphire and Round Diamond Wide Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Sapphire, Diamond Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
(3mm), 4 (1.5mm) Rose Cut Diamond Dimensions: 12 (1mm) Tested As: 18ct Gold Period: Circa. 1930 Box
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Rhodium Diamond Eternity Wedding BandRing
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
background is finished with black rhodium, creating a perfect background for 4 white square Cut Diamonds with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring, with Diamonds and Tsavorite
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 18 karat rose and white gold ring is designed by the world renowned Italian
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1940s 4.50 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. Tank ring, it is decorated on its top of a rectangular
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 2.18 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.18 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, palladium set
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Palladium

Antique 0.79 Carat Emerald and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design and blend seamlessly with the 18k yellow gold shank. This square cut emerald ring has been
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby Romantic Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
/90 ca. 18 Kt gold, marked Principle Diamond is is an old mine cut Diamond of .45 Ct rated as H /VS
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring Belais
By Belais
Located in Montgomery, AL
white gold jewelry during the early 1900's. Ring Details Material: 18K White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.75 Carat Asscher cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.75 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire engagement ring; part of
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Vintage 1970s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

C1920 18K and Platinum Eternity Band with a Horizontal Array of Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
method used during this period. This ring has twelve 4 point cushion cut diamonds totalling
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. Modelled in 18 karat white gold, each stone weights 5 points. Total diamond weight 1.10 carats. Ring size
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20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

EXCEPTIONAL GIA Certified 5 Carat VS2 Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Material: 18k Gold Shape: Square Emerald Weight: 5ct Color: I Clarity: VS Ring Size: 6.5 (complimentary
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond, Sapphire Ruby 18 Karat Art Deco Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Art Deco Ring Explore our in-stock 18-karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Beauvince Iraa Engagement Ring 1.70 Ct Asscher Cut HVVS1 GIA Diamond
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
ring is a class apart. Center Diamond Shape: Asscher Cut / Square Emerald Center Diamond Weight: 1.70
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified, 0.67ct Light Pinkish Brown Natural Color Diamond Ring For Women
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sophistication. Crafted meticulously with 18k white gold and adorned with natural diamonds, this exquisite ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 1910s 2.37 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with a GIA certified Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 2.37 carat, I
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 1980s 1.00 Carat Ruby 0.90 Carat Emerald Hearts Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Heart-Shaped Ruby weighing approximately 1.00 carat and a
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

AGL Certified 2.14 Ct Colombian Minor Traditional Emerald Diamond Ring 18KYG
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified 2.14 Ct Colombian Minor Traditional Emerald & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold A
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Jeff Cooper Carat Princess Cut Diamond Geneva Engagement Ring and Matching Band
By Jeff Cooper
Located in Bethesda, MD
carat princess cut diamond (E, VS2, GIA# 5191280344). Includes 4 small princess diamonds (.20 carats
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Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Diamond Solitaire Two-Tone Band Ring with Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco GIA 1.01ctw European Diamond Solitaire Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous antique ring that was crafted from solid 18k white gold during
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian .85 Ct Diamond .35 Ct Sapphire 18 KT Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This charming antique ring is Edwardian period Individually hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold topped
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Modernist Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Dome Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
made and has a square band in the back; like an inverted U. It is both 18K yellow gold with 18 K white
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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18k Square 4 Diamonds Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k square 4 diamonds gold ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 314 vintage editions and 339 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18k square 4 diamonds gold ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. 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. Finding an appealing 18k square 4 diamonds gold ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Vitale 1913, Meghna Jewels and LB Exclusive each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a square cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and emerald cut alternatives. Most of our 18k square 4 diamonds gold ring for sale are for women, but there are 210 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18k Square 4 Diamonds Gold Ring?

Prices for a 18k square 4 diamonds gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $368 and can go as high as $675,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,600.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.