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Antique German Ring Emerald Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.75US / 3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Eye - shaped crown measures 14 mm x 6 mm x
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique European Ring 2ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø5.5 US/ 6.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring decorated with 24 old diamond cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked, metal tested solid 18K
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS4.5 /5.35gr
Located in SE
deep / ca. 1.25 ct, with an open back. Eight Diamonds with closed backs, rose cut ca. Ø 2 mm /0.03 ct
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Diamonds of old European cut on the crown Ø 2 mm /0.04 ct each accented with eight rose cut diamonds Ø1 mm
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

British Alliance Ring 0.45 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.75 / 3.5gr
Located in SE
Antique or Vintage British Alliance made ca.1930s - 1950s Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1948 Vintage Ring 7ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US / 9.2g
Located in SE
Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring in solid 18K White Gold. Fine emerald /step cut natural Blue
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kai Snake 2.12 ctw Peridot Diamond East-West Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Unleash the vibrant beauty of nature with the Kai Snake 2.12 ctw Peridot Diamond East-West Ring in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1929 Nordic Ring natural 0.8ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS7.25 / 2.95 g
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring with Diamonds. Band in solid 18K Rose Gold. Crown with clusters in Silver holding
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1928 Halo Ring natural 2.3 ct Sapphire 0.56ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.25 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire and 14 Diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1925 Men Lord Ring 0.5ct Diamond 0.8ctw Sapphires solid 18K Gold ØUS10 / 8.3 gr
Located in SE
Three Stones Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural old diamond cut Diamond Ø 4.75 mm x
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Alliance Ring Sapphire natural Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Antique Alliance Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold frame holding Blue Sapphires and Diamonds set
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1923 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Ruby 0.45ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5.5 /2gr
Located in SE
on this ring V7 = made in 1923. Claw set Natural Ruby of old European diamond cut : Ø 5 mm x 1.8 mm
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique European Halo Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US10.25 /4.6g
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled. Likely German,composed ca. 1920s -1930s
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring natural 0.8 ctw Diamonds solid 14 Gold Ø 6.75 US / 2gr
Located in SE
Crown is 4 mm deep. Two old european cut Diamonds Ø 2 x 3.75 x 2.4 mm / 0.25 ct each + one Ø 3.5 mm x
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique French Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.25US / 12gr
Located in SE
Ca. 19th - early 20 cent. French Ruby and Diamonds ring in solid 14K Rose Gold. Hallmarked with
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique German Halo Ring natural 0.7 ct Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø3.75US
Located in SE
Diamonds of old European cut Ø 2 mm / 0,035 ct each / total weight of diamonds here ca. 0.35 ctw. Color ca
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Cluster Ring 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US6 /2.2 gr
Located in SE
Old ring set with a silver cluster of nine rose-cut diamonds attached to 18K Gold hoop. Hallmarked
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 1.2 ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.75 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
mm / 2.7 mm deep/ ca 0.55 ct each. Eight pave set old European cut Diamonds: 2 x Ø 1.75 mm / 0.025
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Trinity Halo Ring 1.4 ctw natural Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.5US/4.7g
Located in SE
Beautiful Triple Halo Ring hand-made in Europe ca. early XX cent. Not hallmarked. The crown is
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1938 Ring Natural 1ct. Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
variations and banding 9.5 mm x 3.25 mm x 2.4 mm deep / ca 1 ct . Each diamond of old European cut Ø 2 mm
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø4.75/1.8g
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period German Toi et Moi Ring made ca. early 1900s in original German Retailer's
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Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1925 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 0.3ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8.25/3.5gr
Located in SE
old European cut Ø 2 mm / 0,03 ct each / total weight of diamonds here ca. 0.3 ctw. Color ca. F,G /VS
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Halo Ring 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring with Diamonds, ca 1920s -1930s, likely German or Danish. No hallmarks, band
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 2.5ct Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø5.25US /4.8 gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring from ca .1920s -1930s with Ruby and 13 rose cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked, tested 18K
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Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

1973 Finish Halo Ring natural 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø8.5US/2.9 gr
Located in SE
and 8 Diamonds. Floret / crown measures Ø 9 mm x 8 mm deep .. Band is 2 mm wide. Natural Sapphire of
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 0.6ct Sapphire 0.32ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø12.5US/ 7.3 gr
Located in SE
, measures: 5 mm x 4 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct. 8 Diamonds, all of rose cut circa Ø 2 mm / 0,04 ct each
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 9K Yellow Gold Silver Ø 9 US/ 7.2 gr
Located in SE
rose cut Diamonds average Ø 2 mm / 0. 04ct each , total weight of the stones is ca.0.96 ctw. Half of
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Silver

1929 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.7gr
Located in SE
of old European diamond cut with open back Ø 5 mm 2. 9 mm deep / ca. 0.65 ct. Ten rose cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

1908 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5ct Sapphire 0.6ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS5 /4gr
Located in SE
of old European diamond cut with open back Ø 5 mm 2. 9 mm deep / ca. 0.65 ct. Ten rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

1931 old Ring 1ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS5.5/6.6gr
Located in SE
ct, with open back. Eighteen Diamonds, rose cut ca. Ø 2 mm /0.03 ct each / ca.0.5 ct ctw. All stones
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 1ct Sapphire 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose ØUS 5.5 / 3.4gr
Located in SE
with 2 more diamonds on the flanks. XIX - early XX century. No hallmarks. Metal tested solid 14K Rose
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique German Halo Ring natural 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 6.25US/1.3gr
Located in SE
with color zoning visible measures 5 mm x 4 mm x 2 mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct. 12 old Rose cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage European Ring 3ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 9.25 US /4.5gr
Located in SE
Vintage Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring ,made ca. 1960-1970s. The band in solid 18ct Gold with top of
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique German Cluster Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.5/ 6 gr
Located in SE
German cluster Ring ca 1920s- 1930s with carved band and shoulders in solid 14ct Yellow /Orange
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.4ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver ØUS 8 / 5.4g
Located in SE
Halo Propeller / Halo ring in 14K Rose Gold and Silver with natural Rubies Diamonds of old
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold

1941 Nordic Channel Ring natural 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 23K Gold ØUS 7.25 /6gr
Located in SE
Chanel Diamond Ring in solid 23K Yellow Gold. The band is 3.5 mm wide. Platinum or White Gold
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum

Gucci Le Marche Des Marveilles Gold Silver Diamond Feline Head Ring
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
in G/VS diamonds and pearls. Retail $2890. Measurements - Ring size - 5 1/2, each head is 13mm x 12mm
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2010s European Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
Tourmaline and Diamonds Halo Ring from ca. 1900s -1920s or older. Likely German. Carved band in
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver

1917 Ring 2ct natural Sapphire 2.2 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø5US/6.7gr
Located in SE
Swedish Cluster Ring set with claw set old diamond cut natural Blue Sapphire surrounded with 11 old
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Vintage 1910s European Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

1920s Nordic Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US /2.2 gr
Located in SE
Diamonds in Platinum settings. Hallmarked 18K, Swedish Ring. No year marks, made ca. 1920s -1930s. I have
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Andre Vassort 1960 France 18Kt Cocktail Ring with 1.02 Ct Diamonds Coral Onyx
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, 1.01 Carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Have a total weight of 18.6 Grams and the actual size is 6
Category

Vintage 1960s French Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire 1.5 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 8.25US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
flaws. Twenty-six cushion-type cut Diamonds : twelve average size ca. 2.75 mm x 2.3 x 2 mm deep / 0.1
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Antique Early 1900s European Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 2ct Sapphire 2.8 ct Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.5 US /4.9gr
Located in SE
Cluster ring in solid 14K Rose Gold holding three rows of 32 Diamonds and a natural Blue Sapphire
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Ring 0.65 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US 3.25/ 1.59 gr
Located in SE
European diamond cut - all demonstrate eight-sided tables. Largest Ø 4.25 mm x 2 mm deep / 0.36 ct with a
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1927 Men Lord Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5/ 6g
Located in SE
color old diamond cut Ø 4mm x 2 mm deep / about 0.5ct. Two old diamond cut natural Diamonds Ø 4 mm x
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1928 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS8 / 2gr
Located in SE
Emerald and Diamonds Ring made in 1928. Band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with claws holding natural
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Austrian Ring 1 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US 6.25/ 3 gr
Located in SE
+ 8 medium sized old diamond cut diamonds Ø 2 mm / ca 0.03ctw and four Ø 1.75 mm / 0.02ct. Thus total
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1959 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Cornflower variety Sapphire Ø 3.5 mm x 2 mm deep / ca. 0.25ct accented with two old diamond cut Diamonds Ø
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Tanzanite 14k Gold Ring, Flower Ring with Tanzanite
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Tanzanite gold ring. Oval tanzanite 14k gold ring. Real tanzanite ring. Metal: 14 gold Weight
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold

1929 Nordic Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS5 / 2.36 gr
Located in SE
Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Multiple claws with flat tips , all set with regular
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1946 Ring natural 2.25ct. Sapphire 0.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.8gr
Located in SE
Three Stone Cluster Ring in solid 18K set with octagon cut natural Blue Sapphire accented with 2
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period three stones Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand- made in 1937. This design with secure
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr
Located in SE
/ ca. 0.5 ct. and two prong set old diamond cut natural Diamonds Ø 2 mm / ca. 0.06ct each / F,G / VS
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1892 British Three Stones Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold / Ø US6 / 2gr
Located in SE
Yellow Gold and 3 pave set stones : 2 old diamond cut Diamonds( Ø 2.5 mm/0.08ct each ) and one old
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
eyes are set with 2 white diamonds. Ring size US 6.5- EU 12. Can be sized to any specification
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
Nice Finish Three Stones cluster ring made in 1932 . Combination of 18K Orange Gold, White Gold /or
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1948 Ring natural 2ct. Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/2.7gr
Located in SE
Blue Sapphire accented with 2 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum claws on solid 18K Orange Gold band
Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

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2 Pearl And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 2 pearl and diamond 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 yellow gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 2 pearl and diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. A 2 pearl and diamond ring from JT Jewellery Theatre, Natkina and LB Exclusive — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any 2 pearl and diamond ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 1764 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our 2 pearl and diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 537 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 2 Pearl And Diamond Ring?

On average, a 2 pearl and diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,756, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $225,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.