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Paul Eaton Hand Carved Miniature Pug Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
stones. Stones as eyes can be added with diamonds, cognac diamonds or Tsavorite ($150 extra). This allows
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, Other, 18k Gold, 9k G...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
motif Vintage Carved Mint Vintage Jade 9 carats Natural Multi Color Sapphire from Sri Lankan 2 carats
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20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapp...

Anique Cross Maltese pendant solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
15 mm wide, weight : 2 grams. No chain will be included. > Most of the items that we sell are
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Vintage 1930s Georgian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Ebba von Brahe Earrings 32ctw Sapphire 2ctw Daimonds Silver /14K Gold / 15gr
Located in SE
Diamonds with diameters of Ø 2 mm / 0.03 ct each and 188 Diamonds of Ø 1.3 mm / 0.01 ct each. Total weight
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1990s Swedish Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Pendant Ancient Roman Coin in 14K Gold /6.73gr
Located in SE
could not ID the Emperor, period likely 2-3 cent. AD. > Most of the items that we sell are not
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Bronze

Imperial Russian 84 Silver Bangle Bracelet natural 2ct Sapphire Ruby Enamel/34gr
Located in SE
x 14 mm with natural and untreated medium Blue colored Sapphire 8 mm x 6.5 mm x 5 mm ca.2 ct
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
and is accented by small diamonds on the wings and neck. The man with the top hat has a pearl head and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Motif Multi Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
detailed with sparkling Single Cut diamonds throughout. The gorgeous charms include miniature versions of a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
on a ring in ancient times. N14: 10 mm long, likely design of 2 carved fish. Footnotes: No one
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1957 Pendant solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
. Total length including hanger and dangle : 40 mm x 20 mm at widest x 7 mm deep. Weight: 2 grams. Fine
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Angela Cummings 18k Gold Butterfly Earrings Vintage Designer Jewelry
By Angela Cummings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
earrings measure 1" x 1/2" and weigh 13.2 grams. About Angela Cummings brand ​ Angela Cummings is one of
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1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Nestoria Coriz Turquoise Necklace, Kewa Artist From Santo Domingo Pueblo NM
Located in Hyattsville, MD
examples of her work, just exquisite. Diamond Shaped Centerpiece is inlaid with Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli
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Vintage 1980s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Cavalier Miniature King Charles Spaniel Sterling Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
combination of metals and stones. Stones can be added with diamonds, cognac diamonds or Tsavorite ($100 extra
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2010s British Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Pendant Egyptian ANKH Key Of Life Enamels solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
12 mm at widest. Weight : 2 grams Note: this pendant sell without chain/no chain will be included
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Vintage 1960s Egyptian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Russian Locket Pendant natural Ruby Demantoid solid 56(14K) Gold / 10gr
Located in SE
. Measures 45mm (with bail) x 27 mm x 8mm deep. Weight : 10 grams All stones of old European Diamond cut
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Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold

Chimento Heart Pendant Link Chain Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By Chimento
Located in beverly hills, CA
approximately 2 carats of round brilliant diamond and is encased in a puffy yellow gold surround. There is
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Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

EDWARDIAN 1900-1905 Guilloche Green Enameled Chain In 14Kt Gold With Jade Beads
Located in Miami, FL
the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

GIA Antique Australian Opal 14K Pendant Natural Vintage Necklace Solid Gold Fine
Located in Sylvania, GA
long x 38 MM wide (Over 1 1/2 inches long x 1 1/2 inch wide) and 13 MM deep (1/2 inch) From a safe in
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Paul Eaton Sculpted Cairn Terrier Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
1/2”h x 5/8"d. IN STOCK England’s Paul Eaton is possibly the world’s best miniature sculptor of
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2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Sculpted English Pointer Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
3/4"w x 1/2”h x 5/8"d. IN STOCK England’s Paul Eaton is possibly the world’s best miniature
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2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Sculpted German Shorthair Pointer Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
3/4"w x 1/2”h x 5/8"d. IN STOCK England’s Paul Eaton is possibly the world’s best miniature
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2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Sculpted Miniature Rottweiler in a Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
. Stones can be added with diamonds, cognac diamonds or Tsavorite ($100 extra). This allows you to create
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2010s British Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /1.9 gr
Located in SE
. Maker's initials T.E Cross in fine-used condition measures 4 cm long including bail x 2 cm wide, weight
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
old European cut Diamonds set in Platinum, back sides open. Largest Diamond Ø 2.5 mm / ca. 0.08ct with
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Vintage 1910s European Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Paul Eaton Sculpted Miniature Labrador Head in Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
3/4”h x 1/2"d. IN STOCK England’s Paul Eaton is possibly the world’s best miniature sculptor of
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2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Bracelet 16 ct. natural Aquamarine solid 18K Gold /18 cm / 13.5 gr
Located in SE
Aquamarines each measuring ca. 9 mm x 7 mm x 5.5 mm / ca.2 ct each / ca. 16 ct. total weight. Length about 18
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Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

1970s Vintage Polish Large Ø33mm Creole Hoop Earrings solid 14K Rose Gold /3.6gr
Located in SE
, metal tested 14K, made ca. 1970s. Each earring is Ø 33 mm x 2 mm wide. Weight: 3.6 grams. Used fine
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Vintage 1960s Polish Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Knots dangle earrings solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
. Swedish import 18K hallmarks on both, tested 18K Gold. Weight: 2 grams pair. Condition is fine used with
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Vintage 1930s European Greek Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cross over Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond cross over ring, the natural pearl weighing 1.54 carats
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural Pearl and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A natural pearl and diamond three stone ring, the bouton pearl measuring approximately 10.3mm in
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau natural pearl and diamond ring, the central pearl accompanied by a AnchorCert report
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

A Continental Pearl, Diamond And Synthetic Ruby Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
A Continental Turn-of-the-last-century pearl, diamond and ruby navette ring, to the centre a round
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the cushion-cut sapphire weighing 8.32 carats accompanied by
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco cabochon emerald and diamond cluster ring, the oval cabochon-cut emerald estimated to
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald

1925s Cultured Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds and 8/8 size. On both sides, on the departure of the ring, are set 2 x 2 antique-cut diamonds. The
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Spartanburg, SC
18K white gold with a black pearl measuring 11.5 mm in diameter. The pearl is surrounded by diamond
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2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

2 Carat Baguette Diamond and South Sea Pearl Ring in 18K
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 12.2 MM South Sea Pearl and Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring Stones: South Sea Pearl
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1990s High Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

White Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A classic 11mm pearl is set on three rows of pave diamonds 0.35cts, G color, VS 2 clarity. Set in
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Boon 2 Fingers Graduated Pearl Ring and Diamond Crown 18 Karat Gold
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
BOON 2 Fingers Graduated Pearls on Diamond Crown Ring in 18 Karat Gold Ring size: 50 and 49 If
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2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl and Diamonds French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
cultural south sea pearl of 13mm diameter. Surround by 2 carats of quality diamonds. Dimension of front: 22
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Chatila Black Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Chatila
Located in London, GB
A true treasure, this black diamond and pearl ring's high quality is depicted in the black pearl
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2010s Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold

Certified Natural 2 Ct. Bahraini Pearl and Diamond Baguettes Ring in Yellow Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
Pearl 1.92 ct. Round Diamonds: 0.10 ct. Baguette Diamonds 0.55 ct. Ring Size : 56 Contact us for
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2010s Bahraini Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

A Cultured Pearl And Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
spray of baguette diamonds, circa 1935, French assay marks for platinum, size K 1/2.
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Vintage 1930s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Contemporary Pink Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Ronan Campbell
Located in Dublin 2, Dublin 2
A beautiful shade of pink in an impressive natural pearl. A striking white gold ring gently nestles
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2010s Irish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl and Spessartite Gold Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Pear-Cut Citrine, Spessartite, Pearl and Diamond Gold Ring in the Wisteria Collection by the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yvel Pearl and Diamond Twist Ring 18 Karat White Gold R-2-SS-2W
By Yvel
Located in Houston, TX
This Yvel pearl and diamond twist ring is set with two pearls and pavé diamonds. The diamonds total
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Akoya Pearl and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A lovely Akoya Pearl and Diamond White Gold Ring. This Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl is encircled
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Late 20th Century American More Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold Octopus Ring with Pearl and White Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
Gold octopus ring with pearl and white diamonds Gold 16,10 gr (9K) 207 white diamonds 3,38 ct 1
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold

Platinum Pearl Ring Diamond Halo
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum Diamond Halo 13mm Pearl Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.82 carat total
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Pearl and Diamond Engagement or Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Vintage Pearl and 29 stone Diamond engagement ring. 18ct gold Diamond and Pearl cluster, dinner
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Handmade 14 Karat Diamond and Pearl “Oyster” Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
approximating 0.38ct in total weight. The ring also features 2 white and 4 pink pearls. All of the pearls are
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Natural Pearl and Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, tested Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 natural Basra pearl of 9 mm. in diameter – 2 old mine cut diamond
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Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Bombé Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
An impressive 18k gold 'bombé' cocktail ring with diamond-set interlaces decorated with 17 cultured
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Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Belle Époque Original Diamond and Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Miami, FL
• 18k gold and platinum • 1 old mine cut diamond H-VS2 0.70ctw • 2 natural pearls 5mm each • 16 old
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Carved Half Hoop Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An excellent example of a late Victorian carved half hoop ring. Set with three natural split pearls
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl

Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Rare Panel Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
. In diameter – 2 old European cut diamonds totalling approx .80 Ct (G/H-VVS) – 12 rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 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.