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Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a 10.5mm Golden South Sea cultured pearl accented by 2 round
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Glamorous Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
This Exquisite Ring is made up of a Beautiful Tahitian Pearl nested on an 18K Rose gold band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Schoeffel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Ring with Pink and Lavender Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
determination,pioneering spirit and passion from both of it's owners. This 18 karat yellow gold ring is designed
Category

Early 2000s German Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.4 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.40 cts Diamond Color: H
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Robin Rotenier Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
Robin Rotenier solid 18k yellow gold ring with brush finish, set with black diamonds and a center
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Italian 18K Gold Floral Ring with Mother-of-Pearl Petals and Diamond Accents
Located in Miami, FL
in 18 karat yellow gold. The flower is designed with luminous mother-of-pearl petals, their soft
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

【Sculpted Geometry】Aurora Cluster Akoya Pearl 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
meticulously set in an elegant 18k yellow gold band, its engraved details adding a refined touch that
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Oval Cut Fresh Water Pearl and Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yellow gold. The pearl glows with a soft, natural sheen and a gentle pinkish overtone that gives it a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and 1.43 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive natural saltwater pearl and 1.43 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Toi et Moi Pearl Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Dallas, TX
Toi et Moi Pearl Diamond Ring in 18K White and Yellow Gold. The ring features a 13 mm black and
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Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Mikimoto Ring. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Coral Double Post bypass ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring 18k Yellow Gold coral and Pearl MIKIMOTO Double Post Bypass ring Extremely
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1990s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped, Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Ring 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped Circa 1910 This exquisite 18ct yellow gold
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Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Vintage Pearl Ring and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Grey Tahitian Pearl Ring with Natural Diamonds Pre owned- as new condition 18K Gold Two
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1990s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Black Pearl Ruby Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

Mikimoto Pearl and Baguette Diamond Snowflake Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Tampa, FL
crafted 18 karat yellow gold ring. Stamped N (M) Y, representing Mikimoto New York. The pearl is
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow/White Gold Cocktail Ring with Tourmalines, Citrines, Amethysts&Pearl
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning 18k cocktail ring, crafted in a beautiful blend of yellow and white gold, features a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Tourmaline, White Gold

Midnight Mother Of Pearl Clover Natural Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold midnight mother of pearl clover design diamond ring is an exquisite piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Ring Size 7.5 #15882
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Ring Size 7.5- This elegant ring features one Mabe pearl
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Pearl and Diamond Ballerina Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl and Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. The pearl
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Ring. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Diamond Double flower bypass ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl MIKIMOTO Double Flower motif. Extremely
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1990s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond and White Cultured Pearl Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yours today! Ring Size: 6 Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Type: White Cultured Drop Pearl Pearl
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl Old Euro Diamond (Approx. 0.7-Carats) Floral Halo Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold, this ring embodies the delicate and intricate design sensibilities of the Edwardian period
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Mabe Pearl & 2 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Statement
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Slice Yellow Sapphire Ring Set in Gold and Silver with Diamonds and Pearls
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Slice Yellow Pear shape Sapphire Ring set in Gold and Silver with Diamonds and Pearls around
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18K and 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K and 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Natural Pearl Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond (Approx 0.30-Carats) Pearl Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold, a hallmark combination of the early 20th century. French hallmarks on the mounting
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Modern Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Duo Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. You and Me ring features a duo of pinkish orient
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Multi Pearl and Diamond Branch Motif Statement Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Cultured Pearls, Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds Ring Fine Pearls Yellow Gold White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
The beauty of this ring lies in its harmonious combination of two precious metals, yellow gold and
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20th Century French Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

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

19th Century Fine Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A delightful You and Me antique ring, set with a wave-shaped gold
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Freshwater Cultured Baroque Pearl Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K Yellow Gold There are 0.04 Carats in Diamonds G VS The baroque pearl is 12.73mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...

18kt Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring, 10.5mm Silver White Pearl, .65cttw, 9.25 Sz
Located in San Diego, CA
This exquisite 18kt yellow gold ring showcases a stunning 10.5mm silver-white pearl, surrounded by
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Tahiti Grey 13 Millimeter Pearl, Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful Tahitian pearl is beautifully set in 18k gold with two round accent diamonds (aprox
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1990s American Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Tahitian Vintage Pearl Ring and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Grey Tahitian Pearl Ring with Natural Diamonds Pre owned- as new condition 18K Gold Two
Category

1990s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Pearl Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing a breathtaking
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Amethyst Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A lovely antique ring, it is set in the center
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Slinky Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
evenly spaced. This 18K yellow gold pave ring is hand-made and set with brilliant-cut diamonds. US size
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2010s English Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tahitian Pearl, Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Floral Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and unique multi gemstone floral ring. Center Tahitian pearl surrounded by 4.80ct of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
(Total carat weight: 0.23ct) - 18 Karat Yellow Gold - UK Size N (USA Size 7)
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2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...

Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Blue Topaz, Mother of Pearl and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 2 carats approx. Mother of Pearl 2.50 carats approx
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Solitaire Ring by ASBA
Located in Troy, MI
& largest cultured pearls, South Sea Tahitian pearls have been coveted for ages. This 18 karat yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured White Pearl and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pearl is a dazzling diamond halo, meticulously set in 18 karat yellow gold. The halo accentuates the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Golden Colour South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A round 13.5 mm golden colour south sea pearl and diamond ring in 18k white gold. The ring band
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2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.40 Carat Diamond and Pearl Bypass Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bypass Ring The ring is 18K Yellow Gold There are 0.40 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS The pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...

20th Century Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This fine ring is adorned with a solitaire pearly white oriental
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring PRIMARY
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

24.32 Carat South Sea Pearl Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Twin Ring 18K
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
craftsmanship and nature’s rarest treasures, this South Sea Pearl & Fancy Yellow Diamond Twin Ring is more than
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2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Ring Diamonds South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Diamonds South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats, This 18-carat yellow gold ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Japanese Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
refined, immaculate and inimitable. Yellow gold exalts the mother-of-pearl’s iridescent beauty, with each
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Grey Fresh Water Pearl and Round Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
luxury to any ensemble. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Freshwater Pearl & Diamond Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ring Square Mother Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Square Mother Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats Discover this elegant 18-carat yellow gold ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIT Certified South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning high-quality white South Sea Pearl and Diamonds ring, the perfect statement piece for any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl 9.3 MM Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Black Tahitian Pearl 9.3 MM Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 A classic, Cocktail ring 9.3
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire 10.7mm Tahitian Pearl Ring by ASBA
Located in Troy, MI
& blue is paired perfectly with the rich brushed finished of rich 18 karat yellow gold. Ring is made in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
a refined combination of platinum and 18k yellow gold. Surrounding the pearl are approximately 1.95
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20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Yellow Ceylon sapphire and pearl ring, circa 1960.
Located in London, GB
Yellow Ceylon sapphire and pearl ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed cut natural
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k 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.