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Vintage Circa 1960s Akoya Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
diamonds weighing 0.43 carat total and are H color grade and SI1 clarity grade. The ring sways with yellow
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearls, 9 Karat Gold, Silver Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ring is in perfect condition Emeralds, rubies and diamonds 12.19ct Diamonds 0.21 ct Pearls 0.5 g Total
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, South Sea Pearl, 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and diamonds details. This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.66ct
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White ...

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Blue Yellow Sapphires, Pearls Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
yellow sapphires and finally 0.40 g of little white pearls. Diamonds 0.44 ct Drop Shape Emerald 4.78 ct
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...

Vintage 14k Gold GIA Golden South Sea Pearl Old European 2ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold diamond baskets. This ring features a genuine cultured South Sea pearl that has been certified by
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Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman 1940 Art Deco Cocktail Ring In Platinum Diamonds And White Pearls
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
/.999 platinum and .100/.999 iridium. Mount with a great selection of Pearls and diamonds and settings
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring, Circa 1960
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels natural Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with one central cushion shape old
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French 2.30 Carat Ruby and 1.65 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated frame displays a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, Stones, 9Kt Gold and Silver Retrò
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and two stones flower with pearls in the central part surrounded by diamonds,emeralds,rubies and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 14k Gold Round Ruby Sapphire Diamond Opal Pearl 5 Band Harem Stack Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
weight. The next is set with white cultured pearls measuring approximately 2.3mm in diameter. The middle
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Vintage 1960s American Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1960s Erwin Pearl Natural Coral Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
1960's E.Pearl Natural Coral Ring Signed E.Pearl in 18K yellow gold With 8 diamonds and the ring
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Black Starr Frost 1910 Edwardian Deco Platinum Ring Diamonds Natural Pearls
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in Miami, FL
A ring designed by Black Starr & Frost. Beautiful highly collectible piece, created in America
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Vintage South Sea Pearl, Diamond Baguettes White Gold Bow Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pearl is 11.5 mm in diameter, the baguette diamonds are 7mm (3/8") long. The ring is size 8 and can be
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Vintage 1960s European Cocktail Rings

Vintage South Sea Tahitian Pearl 2.00 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ring features a 16.0 mm round South Sea Tahitian pearl - gray in body color with excellent
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Large South Sea Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring by Tibor in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large South Sea Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum Large Pearl and Diamond Ring features
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Vintage 1970s North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Barabara Anton Aquamarine and Ruby Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Cincinnati, OH
included highest honors from The Cultured Pearl Associations of America and Japan and the Diamonds
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman 1940 Art Deco Cocktail Ring In Platinum With Diamonds White Pearl
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
species are also used for producing cultured pearls today Note: The four pearls displayed in this ring
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Gilbert Albert Modernist Gold and Gem set Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s large 18K Yellow Gold, Pearl and Diamond Ring by Swiss Jeweler,Artist Gilbert Albert
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Halo Cluster Ring, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring has a ruby in the centre which is a wonderful deep red. The gemstone has been
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 1960s Aquamarine Purple Sapphire Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, or with a diamond and a colored stone or pearl. This antique You and Me ring is set with 2 stones in
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Go...

Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A platinum ring with sapphire and diamonds. The ring has a round-cut sapphire with an approximate
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1960s Sapphire Diamond Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Vintage Blue Bird Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, and yellow in color - backed by mother-of-pearl Opaque white and displaying strong iridescence - bezel
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Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Tank Style Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
both sides by 8 brilliant-cut diamonds in pearl setting. The basket is openwork. Total weight of the
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

10K MOP Goldstone Navette Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 10 karat yellow gold gemstone navette ring. This ring features a striped mother of pearl
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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s 3.25 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
and gold pearls. On both sides of the head on the start of the ring, 2 x 1 comma pattern is set. The
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

25Ct Marquise Pear Diamond South sea Pearl Stud Earring, Ring Platinum 1960
Located in New York, NY
This listing is for ring and earring 1960's Platinum And Diamond earrings and Ring with Flawless
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2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

1960 s Pearl Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Car Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rolling wheels that spin on matching axis Accented by a 3.5 mm round pearl as a passenger White in body
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Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arthur King 1970 Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Gold With 12.45 Cts Emerald
By Arthur King
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric sculptural ring designed by Arthur King. An extraordinary one of a kind cocktail ring
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Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Boucheron Diamond Ruby Onyx Pearl Set Earrings Ring Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Geneva, CH
, Ring and Necklace are in yellow gold, Diamond, cabochon Ruby and Onyx with cultured Pearl. French marks
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Vintage 1960s French More Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian Revival Opal, Diamond, and Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Hinged Cuff Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Revival Opal, Diamond, and Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Hinged Cuff Bracelet. Featuring four
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Vintage 1960s Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese 1950s Akoya Pearl and Diamond Lever-Back Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Japanese Akoya pearl and diamond earrings circa 1950-1960, in 18K white gold, made in the
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Mid-20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern 18K White Gold Pearl and Ruby Bracelet
Located in Lexington, KY
pearls and vibrant rubies adorning the clasp. A flowing floral cluster of dazzling rubies framed in
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Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold for Non-Pierced Ears Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
brilliant-cut diamond and a round white orient cultured pearl. The system of attachment is with screw, the
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Retro 14K Yellow Gold "A Date To Remember" Ruby and Pearl Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a wonderful 1950s pendant adorned with pearls and rubies crafted in 14K yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat White Gold Pearl 0.80 Carat Diamond French Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features: - pearls (2pcs., cultured) - diamonds (2pcs., triangular cut, TW 0.80ct, RW-W, VS-SI
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Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIlbert Albert South Sea Pearl Ear Clips c1965
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A chic pair of 18k yellow gold diamond and South Sea pearl earrings by Gilbert Albert. The 1 1/4 x
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

1960 s Multi-Gem 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Loads-of-Love Truck Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blue in color - ranging in cut Accented by prong set white pearls measuring 3.5 mm round Headlights are
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Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, Topaz, Tou...

French 1960s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
a diamond-shaped openwork setting, each side decorated with arabesques, lily flower and gold pearls
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Mid Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Starburst Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century, French, Diamond Gemstone Enamel 18k Gold Lion Hinged Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century French Diamond Gemstone Enamel 18k Gold Lion Hinged Bracelet. Featuring two pearls
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Vintage 1960s Bangles

Materials

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

Estate Sapphire Pendant Enhancer 18K Gold 2 Carats of Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
sapphire blue. Old single cut diamonds frame the sapphire, ringed by a lovely mix of small blue sapphires
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Mid-20th Century American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Buccellati Yellow Diamond Emerald Gold Flower Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
finish. Centered by a natural fancy yellow old mine diamond weighing close to one carat,  and set with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Erwin Pearl 1960 New York Massive Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold 45.28 Cts Amethyst
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
cocktail ring designed by Erwin Pearl in New York city, back in the early 1960's. It was crafted with
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Pearl Diamond Arboreal Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and stylish ring from the swinging 60's, this one of a kind piece features an irregularly
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Vintage 1960s Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Platinum, Baroque Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A platinum, baroque pearl and diamond ring. Set with a white baroque cultured pearl, measuring
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Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Important pearl ring. This alluring cocktail ring measuring 22 mm is composed by a 13.7mm lustrous
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl and 2.10 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum, circa 1960
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage South Sea Pearl and Diamond ring in platinum setting, circa 1960. Created in the USA
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Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Diamonds Topazes Australian Pearl and Little Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant cluster ring in 9K rose gold and silver structure composed by a big glossy pearl in the
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1970s Impressive Pearl and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
mounting of three freshwater "stick" pearls accented with round white diamonds. This ring is fashioned in
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Italian 1960 Mid Century Cocktail Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold Mobe Pearl Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled cocktail ring with mobe pearl. A nice designer's ring, created in Italy during the mid
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Burch Diamond-and Pearl Ring in Platinum
By Meinrad Burch
Located in Litchfield, CT
. Excellent condition. Stone Details: Very white diamonds and lustrous white pearl Remark: "As a teacher
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Pearl and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This pearl ring is simply stunning, the glossy sheen on this pearl is beautifully complimented by
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Rainbow Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
mix that makes our ring breathtaking. The pearl rests in a nest of 14kt gold topped with full cut 5pt
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Vintage 1960s American Romantic Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Baroque South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Baroque South Sea Pearl measuring 14.32mm by 13.19mm with 1.0 carats of diamonds set in 14 karat
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the glossy pearl and the shimmering diamonds is gorgeous! Ring Size: H or 3 3/4 Height From Finger
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Rubies, Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with diamonds and rubies for all the body; as eyes, two pearls. This ring was totally hanmdade by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Emeralds, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
silver structure mounted with diamonds and emeralds for all the body; as eyes, two pearls. This ring was
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

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1960 Pearl And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1960 pearl and diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1960 pearl and diamond 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 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1960 pearl and diamond ring over the years, but those made by Charles de Temple, Gilbert Albert and Harry Winston are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a 1960 pearl and diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 1960 Pearl And Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 1960 pearl and diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $390 and can go as high as $25,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,300.

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.