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Barbara Anton Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
By Barbara B. Anton
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Modernist cocktail ring by Barbara Anton. The 1 1/2' x 1" 18k yellow gold freeform mount with
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

EDWARDIAN 1900 Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Gold Platinum With Opal Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian ring with opal and natural pearls. This is a very handsome antique cocktail ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

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

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond-Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
is set with a beautiful rose-cut diamond surrounded by delicate pink pearls. With its distinctive old
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Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Citrine Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
amazing piece of work. The ring is a size 6 3/4 and the pearls measure 16 1/2" long. It is truly a
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

9.73ct Sapphire and Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
finger size K 1/2. Gem and Pearl Laboratory Report : 22274
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2010s English Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Baroque Pearl Plique-A-Jour Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Foliate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers a dogtooth baroque pearl measuring 9.0 x 25.0 mm - white in body color with
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20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A breath-taking ring from the 1930s. In the centre is a rich green Emerald, which is expertly set
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.48ctw Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring 14K Gold R6688
Located in Osprey, FL
down 2 sizes) ♥ Band width: 2mm ♥ Gemstone: Emerald 3.22ct, diamond 0.26ct ♥ All stone(s) used are
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Opal Cultured Pearl Ring 14 Karat Gold Large Oval Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage opal & diamond ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl shaped setting. The subtly flared ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.43 Carat Columbian Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A 0.43 carat Columbian emerald and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring. This beautiful
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2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.58 Carat Columbian Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A 0.58 carat Columbian emerald and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring. This beautiful
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2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Colombian Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Square Cluster Ring, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory 12 old cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Retro Shell Diamond, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Retro Shell Diamond, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Gold Ring Size 5 1/2 - . Unique retro piece. Shaped
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Antique Victorian 3.54 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
rubies, displaying no evidence of heat treatment, and very well color matched old cut diamonds. The ring
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 15.59 Carat Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive antique emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18 karat white gold
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Peal Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
& Arpels ring. The mother of pearl accented by the yellow gold and diamonds shines beautifully. The total
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 4.52 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
. Stamped PLAT. Circa 1950's. UK finger size 'L1/2'. The Gem & Pearl Laboratory Certificate Ref - 18550
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Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique 2.04 Carat Sapphire and 0.22 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated cluster design is ornamented with
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby Ring Seed Pearls .25ct Original 1940 s Hammerman Bros Antique 10K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1940's Ruby Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring .25ct Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This breathtaking Victorian ring has a stunning deep red ruby in the centre weighing 1.40 carat. It
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant 0.88 carat emerald is flanked by two 0.50 carat old cut diamonds in this Victorian ring
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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...

Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 1.35ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k white gold emerald and diamond ring. Set to the centre is an emerald cut Colombian
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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

Onyx Diamond Coral Emerald Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Modern ring in 14kt composed of onyx, 2 stripes of
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.67 Carat Pear Shape Natural Emerald and Diamond Amoro 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Amazing 18 carat white gold handmade engagement ring, featuring a beautiful pear shaped natural
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fred Paris Diamond Enamel Gold Buckle Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Some people’s destinies are sprinkled with stars, but it was diamonds, pearls and multicolored
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Genuine Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 4.75
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Genuine Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 4.75 This elegant ring features
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1.11 Carat Colombian Emerald and 1.33 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated setting of this
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 4.34 Carats Pear Cut Columbian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders with a grooved shank. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1980’s. Ring size: 7 1/2 and sizable
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum 5.3 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum 5.3 TCW Certified $4,950 018638
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels "Wedding Cake" Ring
Located in San Antonio, TX
18 kt. gold ring centering an approx. 13 mm cultured pearl, circled by alternating layers of pave
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Vintage 1970s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl

French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
the diamond, 2 gold pearls and a gadrooned decoration adorn the top of the ring. Total weight of
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
either side, 1 gold pearl and 2 gold ribbons ending in a string sign the start of the ring. Total weight
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

Koto Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
: harmony and creativity Barcode: ONN012 Ring Size: Europe 54, UK N 1/2, USA 7 Weight: approximately 18.9g
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2010s Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 2.65 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
-cut and princess-cut diamonds, all beaded. The basket is openworked with arabesques. Two pearls of
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 20th Century Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
emerald surrounded by rose-cut diamonds. On either side, 2 rose-cut diamonds are set on the start of the
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tutti Frutti Ring and Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a pair of ear clips and a ring. The bold designs feature a trio of cultured South Sea pearls and
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Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Co True Platinum 1.61ct Diamond Engagement Ring Box Papers
By Tiffany Co.
Located in GB
, Tiffany True 1.61ct diamond and platinum engagement ring with original box, packaging and papers, with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Natural Unenhanced Burmese Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Antique Burmese ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Elephant Ring Vintage Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
one 5.5mm cultured pearl. Two diamonds total an estimated 0.15 carats (estimated at I-J color and I1-2
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...

French 1920s Rose-cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
square-shaped pattern also set with 4 rose-cut diamonds. The basket is openwork and the ring has 2
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.59ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold Navette R6583
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 2.59ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold Navette R6583 ♥ Solid 14k yellow gold ring
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Modern 0.76 Carat White Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snakes" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
(Or White) Gold. This Ring has 0.76 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 36.25
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Modern 0.76 Carat White Diamond Green Quartz Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snakes" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
(Or White) Gold. This Ring has 0.76 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 36.25
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 0.76 Carat White Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snakes" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
(Or White) Gold. This Ring has 0.76 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 36.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 0.76 Carat White Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snakes" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Gold or in 18K Yellow (Or White) Gold. This Ring has 0.76 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Inlaid Turquoise Lapis Diamond Band 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate lapis lazuli, turquoise, mother of pearl and diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Circa 1910 Edwardian Platinum Hand Made Vintage Mount with Large Cultured Pearl
Located in Addison, TX
every angle of the ring. Accompanying the pearl on ether side are two old mine cut diamonds that add
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire Tourmaline Dearest Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
acrostic ring is a true beauty. It features a daisy-style design with a centre old European cut Diamond and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Green Enamel Cocktail Ring with Diamond 14k Gold 9g V1081
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14k yellow gold antique art Nouveau green enamel and diamond cocktail ring ♥ The ring
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Ring Platinum With 2.54 Ctw Sapphires Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
straight baguette cut of natural diamonds, 0.24 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-2 clarity. Weight
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Mabe Pearl Sapphire Diamond Gold Earring and Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds 1 Mobe Pearl 14KT Earrings (Pair) 20 Marquise Shape Sapphires 20 Round Diamonds 2 Mobe
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20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

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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.