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18K Gold Ring with Pearl and Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This delicate 18K gold ring features a pearl beautifully set at the center, framed by two clusters
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Contemporary Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Bypass Style Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18 karat yellow gold, the design balances classic beauty with modern refinement. Substantial in
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

South Sea Pearl with Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 1.58 carats and Yellow Sapphire 0.77 carat Ring set in 18K Gold
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Italian Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Pearl
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Pearl is a captivating piece that exudes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K gold Bee Cocktail Ring with Pearl, Yellow Sapphires, White Black Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A mesmerising and beautifully crafted cocktail ring set in rich 18-carat yellow gold, featuring an
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Early 2000s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Chrysoprase Pearl Ring Yellow Gold Cluster Domed Cocktail Size 6.5
Located in Greer, SC
Elegant vintage 18k yellow gold dome ring with a cluster of luscious pronged chrysoprase and pearls
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ippolita Rock Candy Mother of Pearl and Multi Stones Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Ippolita
Located in beverly hills, CA
pearl, smokey quartz, and onyx. The ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold, marked Ippolita 18K. Matching
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
be sized) Metal Weight: 11.2 Grams Metal Type: 18 Kt Yellow Gold (tested and/or stamped)
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Cabochon Garnet Seed Pearl Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
18K yellow gold. At its heart sits a lustrous cabochon garnet, lending deep pomegranate hues and
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage David Yurman 5 Row Cable Pearl Ring 18K Yellow Gold Multi Row
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Multi Row Ring 5 Row Ring with Pearl Material 18K Yellow Gold Width: 16.5mm at
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21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Calla Lily Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Calla Lily Ring Size 6.5- This lovely calla lily ring
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Pearl Old Cut Diamond Saddle Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-SI2 Clarity - 1.40ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 6.70 Grams
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Solid Yellow Gold Mounted 2.7 CTW Round June Birthstone Pearl Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.7 CTW Round June Birthstone Pearl Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural pearl of 2.7 carats. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Pearl Diamond Yellow Sapphire Precious Tourmaline Incruster 18k Gold Scarab Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
royals and when made of precious metals and stones- a symbol of well-being and success. Yellow Gold 18 K
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Bvlgari Passo Doppio 9.1mm White Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring EU51
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Passo Doppio White Cultured Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage
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20th Century French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.3 Carat Round Pearl Solitaire Everyday Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.3 Carat Round Pearl Solitaire Everyday Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural pearl of 4.3 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Wedding Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Zephyrine 18k Yellow Gold Verde Ring – Mother of Pearl, Malachite Diamond
Located in Greeneville, TN
, deep 1.19 ct Malachite, and sparkling .36 ct natural diamonds, all set in rich 18k yellow gold. 💎 The
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Bvlgari Passo Doppio 9mm White Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring EU49
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Passo Doppio White Cultured Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage
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20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Two Tone Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold, this ring features a stunning pearl in the center and 1.96 carats of diamonds. In good
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Stunning Engagement Ring with Fire Opal, Pearl Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Stunning Engagement Ring with Mexican Fire Opal, Pearl & Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Pearl and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pearl and 1.15 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cocktail
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Button Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 20 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Pearl, Diamond, Black Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Always a great hit David Webb pearl and black enamel ring with diamonds. It is bold and brave yet
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique French Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique pearl ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced
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Vintage 1920s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Lapis Lazuli Cultured Pearl Vintage Cluster Ring - Yellow Gold 18k Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Lapis Lazuli Cut: Bead Color: Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring - GIA. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Italian Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring with Pearl
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring is an elegant piece crafted in 18kt yellow gold, featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Yellow Sapphire Tahiti Pearl Ring Set 18K Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural
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Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Flat Freshwater Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Freshwater White Pearl Diamond Ring. The ring features a center pearl set
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Early 2000s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18-kt Yellow Gold and Diamond and South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
- 18-kt Yellow Gold - Approximately 1.5 carats of square-cut diamonds - Approximately 1.5 carats of
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 1990s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Pearl, Diamond WEIGHT: 7.3 Grams RING SIZE: 6.75 - 7
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold 12mm Pearl Ring size 8.25 12.9g Cable Split Open
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring showcases a harmonious blend of smooth and twisted bands, adding
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yvel Satin Sea Baroque Freshwater Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring - Size 6
By Yvel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pearl Ring, set in 18k yellow gold. The lustrous pearl, known for its unique organic beauty, is
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Bergamo, BG
size 7.5 Total weight: 5.1 g A bold 18K yellow gold ring showcasing a central pearl embraced by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Grima 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Grima
Located in Weston, MA
approximately 0.77 carats mounted in 18k yellow gold. 18k carat yellow gold Approximately 0.77 carats of
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Vintage 1970s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Conch Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
accentuating the central gemstone. The choice of 18k yellow gold, weighing approximately 15.38 grams, adds a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Ring Size 8-8.25 #21013
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 8-8.25 This sophisticated piece
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20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co Pearl Ring Elsa Peretti Sz 5.5 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co large pearl ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1990s). Large freeform
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.26 carat diamond, 0.18 carat ruby and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Yvel 18k Gold Baroque Sea Pearls Ring
By Yvel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Yvel 18K Gold Baroque Sea Pearls Ring Yvel's signature, handmade 18k yellow gold, polished-finish
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Early 2000s Israeli Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Mauboussin Iolite Mother-of-Pearl Gypsy Dome Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Gemstones: Natural Oval-Cut Blue Iolite (center), Mother-of-Pearl inlays Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Iolite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Braided Pavé Diamond Ring with Central Pearl
Located in Bergamo, BG
A striking 18K yellow gold ring featuring a luminous 10mm white pearl, framed by an intricate
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels White Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring EU49
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Flower Ring. A stunning vintage Van
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20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Minimalist Solid Opal with Akoya Pearl Open Adjustable Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Solid Opal with Akoya Pearl Open Adjustable Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Hubert 17mm Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the piece. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring showcases a harmonious blend of elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

One of a Kind White Pearl and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
gold band. Perfect as a gift for someone special. Ring Size: UK - O, US - 7 1/2 11.6 mm Pearl
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20th Century British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eostre White South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
us for a customized ring. It consists of a 15.5 mm Button South Sea Pearl with Excellent Lustre and
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2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Block Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 20 round cut = 0.10cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elysia Statement Ring, 18K Yellow Gold with 2.64ct White Mother of Pearl
Located in Greeneville, TN
yellow gold, this captivating design features a luminous 2.64ct natural white Mother of Pearl and a rich
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Eostre South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
Eostre South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold. The pearl is flawless with very high
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2010s Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Pearl Diamond Ring Set In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A striking 18ct yellow gold ring featuring three round diamonds and an elegant arrangement of three
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.15 Carat Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and pearl ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced decorated
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Antique Early 1900s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French-Made 18K Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl 4.36ct Pavé Diamond Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A superb and impressively substantial French-made ring rendered in luxurious 18K yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Pearl Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Box
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl And Chalcedony Flower Ring. A stunning
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20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 13mm Tahitian Pearl Ring with 0.28ct Diamonds in 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Lyra' Cultured Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18ct yellow gold. The ring is set with a Tahitian
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 16.4mm Tahitian Pearl ring with 0.52ct Diamonds in 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Double 'Lyra' Cultured Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18ct yellow gold. The ring is set with a
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

1960s Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Sober and elegant, this fine ring features a solitaire white orient
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Find the exact 18k yellow gold and pearl ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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 323 vintage editions and 206 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 18k yellow gold and pearl 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. Finding an appealing 18k yellow gold and pearl ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Van Cleef Arpels, Yoko London and Chanel each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any 18k yellow gold and pearl ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 385 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and old european cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 18k yellow gold and pearl ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

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

The price for a 18k yellow gold and pearl ring starts at $300 and tops out at $506,975 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,895.

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.

Questions About 18k Yellow Gold And Pearl Ring
  • 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.