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GIA Certified No Heat Pink/Purple Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
American Gem Lab certified no heat pink/purple Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring. An exciting
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

5ct Engagement ring 18KT rose gold luxurious ring Moissanite engagement ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
5 carats moissanite made in a luxurious rose gold design, 18KT gold, VS diamonds/F color and
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

AGL Certified Minor Traditional 15Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Unisex
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Minor Traditional 15.05 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

0.90ct Diamond wedding band 14kt gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Wedding band with diamonds totaling 0.90 carats SI clarity, G-H color. **All items leave our
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Green Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Flame Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
green onyx and .24 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Black Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Flame Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
black onyx and .24 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Vintage 18k white gold diamond eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k white gold ring sparkles with 24 brilliant diamonds, offering timeless elegance
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1990s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, featuring 24 prong-set round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.68 carats. With H-I color and
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2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940 s .49ct TW Diamond 14K Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet 1940's .49ct diamond (total carat weight) ring set in 14K yellow & white gold. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Sugar Loaf Cabochon Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
1.68 carats set in platinum ( .07 x 24 stones). Ring size : 6-6.5
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Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum, 14k Gold

Engraved by hand engagement ring 18KT gold bezel ring scrolls engraved ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
What a unique piece this is! Hand engraved diamond ring, this is a very tedious process and only
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

3.01 cts of Tourmaline and 2.18 cts of Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
white and blue diamonds, totaling 48 white round diamonds of 1.13 carats and 24 blue round diamonds of
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2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

One of a kind Peridot Diamond enamel ring 18KT
Located in Boca Raton, FL
carats of diamonds in 18Kt gold, diamonds are VS-SI clarity and G color. The ring has stunning enamel
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel

GIA Certified 1.66ct Light Pink Cushioncut Natural Color Diamond engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Exquisite 18k White Gold Ring with GIA-Certified Natural Fancy Light Pink Cushion Diamond Discover
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3ct Diamond eternity wedding band 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the ring design. Total diamond weigh is 3 carats VS-SI clarity, F-G color. Size 6. **All items leave
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

La Fiesta - Lightning Ridge Black Opal Halo Pear Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
Lightning Ridge Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. Design name: La
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Pink Tourmaline Ruby Ring 14k Y Gold 3.33 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Pink Tourmaline Ruby Ring Size 6 14k Y Gold 3.33 TCW Certified $5,950 216193 This is a one
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold

14KT yellow gold diamond wedding band 0.40ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
0.40 carats Classical wedding band with SI clarity diamonds, G color in size 6. Made in 14KT yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxurious Bespoke Amethyst Ring Handmade Ombre Enamel in 18K Pave White Diamond
Located in Great Neck, NY
celebration of fine craftsmanship and avant-garde design. Handcrafted in over 24 grams of solid 18k gold, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

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Pink Sapphire, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, ...

3.54 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 3.54ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.80ct Light Green Natural Color Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds. The centerpiece of this ring is a GIA-certified cushion-cut diamond weighing 0.80 carats, with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. T1 Diamond Ring
Located in Sausalito, CA
Tiffany T1 in rose gold with diamonds 18k rose gold with round brilliant diamonds 4.5 mm wide
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Dilys Certified 5.25ct Yellow Beryl Ring in 18K Gold
By Dilys
Located in Hong Kong, HK
cut as its centre stone. A charming design unique to Dilys', the ring is further adorned with 24
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Engagement Rings

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Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Be...

Peachy sapphire engagement ring 18KT rose gold oval engagement ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Lovely center sapphire peachy color 2 carats accompanied by VS diamonds on the band made in 18KT
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Gold Emerald - 2.76 Diamonds, - Engagement Cocktail
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Explore our unique handcrafted 18K gold emerald ring, framed by 24 diamonds. Perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Cedar Grove, NJ
Ring, designed to captivate and impress. At its heart lies a breathtaking 24-carat emerald-cut compound
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

4.96ct GIA certified UNHEATED sapphire diamond ring Sri Lanka Origin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning sapphire ring totaling 4.96 carats unheated GIA certified center from Sri Lanka. The ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Important 19.55ct Emerald Diamond ring COLOMBIAN certified emerald AGL platinum
Located in Boca Raton, FL
but can be sized to any size. Diamonds are VS clarity and F color totaling 1.18 carats. This ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills 5.13ct Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band 18k White Gold 6.5
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning oval cut diamond eternity band, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 24 oval cut diamonds, 5.13
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Number: 24 Weight: 1.60 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones II Type: Diamond Shape: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Early 20th Century Floral Spray Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Early 20th Century Floral Spray Diamond Platinum Ring- Mounted in platinum, handcrafted. Rosette
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Checkered Cushion Citrine and Multi Gemstone Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gold Gemstones: Citrine, tsavorite, sapphire, diamond Citrine Stone Count: 1 Citrine Total Carat Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

6.39tcw 18K Natural Emerald Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
An extraordinary, custom-made Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring. The center stone features an
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Georgian Era Blue Glass Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
glass plaque is framed by 24 chunky old mine cut diamonds set in silver over gold. The trefoil-shaped
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond

Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
UNHEATED PURPLE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! GIANT 13.51 CARAT REGAL PURPLE GIA CERTIFIED RARE NO
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Stunning Platinum and Gold Diamond Fancy Yellow Ring-Original Retail $128, 000
Located in Princeton, NJ
that total 1.94 carats. Intricate micro-bead setting with brilliant diamonds and 24 fancy yellow
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2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate 25.00 Ct Untreated Red Rubellite 1.80 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
25.00 Carats Earth Gift Extraordinary estate ring set with a natural untreated Red Rubellite
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Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Oval Cut Natural Emerald and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - 24 Round Braillant Cut Diamonds with total carat weight approx. 0.31ct
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade Diamond Ring GIA Certified Untreated, Size 9.5, 18k, New, Spectacular
Located in Northampton, MA
) .05 carat baguette diamonds on each shoulder. The jade is encircled by an additional 24 round
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2010s Chinese Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
(8.10mmX7.36mmX4.43mm) of approx. 2.20 carats with 24 rose cut diamonds border weighing approx. 0.70cts-Early 20th
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oval sapphire engagement ring 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning oval and sapphire diamond ring, the sapphire is a nice bright blue color, slightly
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Modern Emerald and Diamond Ring by Terrell and Zimmelman in 18 Karat
By Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Wailea, HI
Indulge in pure sophistication with this Modern Emerald and Diamond Ring by Terrell and Zimmelman
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Late 20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Cabochon Cat s Eye Sillimanite and Diamond Dome Ring 18 Karat
By Henry Dunay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This absolutely gorgeous contemporary cat's eye sillimanite and diamond dome ring made by Henry
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.75ct Floral unique handmade ring 18KT yellow gold year unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Absolutely stunning diamond ring made in floral style with 0.75 carats of VS-SI diamonds, F-G color
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold ring set with 10 square
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning classical engagement ring 18KT rose gold size 5
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamonds in 18KT rose gold, size 5. Stunning ring with multiple details and such a luxurious look and feel
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Tanzanite 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold band ring set with 10
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.18ct Round Diamond Eternity Band Rose Gold 6
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Timeless diamond eternity band. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 24 round brilliant diamonds, 1.69
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GCS Certified 5.21 Ct Unheated Blue Sapphire and 1.00 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 K Au
Located in Warszawa, PL
Unheated sapphire ring, 5.21 carats, diamond ring, 1.00 carat, 18K white gold, GCS certified, oval
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Platinum Blue Sapphire No Heat Diamond Ring Vintage 18K Huge Fine 21.28 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
UNHEATED SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! GIANT 17.24 CARAT BRILLIANT ROYAL BLUE COLOR-CHANGE GIA
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

5ct Oval sapphire ring 18KT gold Large natural sapphire RARE FIND
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning sapphire and diamond ring in 18KT gold made with 5.07 carats center sapphire untreated
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Three stone sapphire emerald ruby ring 18KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
normal as rubies and emeralds are often included when natural, the diamonds are 0.20 carats at Si clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Engraved Rectangular Shape Aquamarine Pyramid 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a big Engraved Rectangular Shape Aquamarine ,measuring 24 mm. x 18 mm x 10mm. and
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cluster Ring Natural Emerald Colombia Certified HRD 3.45 Cts. White Gold 18Karat
Located in MADRID, ES
weight diamond 1 carat. Measurements center ring rosette Total Height: 9.35 millimeters. Length: 19.20
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring set with an oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Channel Square Diamond Eternity Band 14K White Gold 1.25cttw
Located in New York, NY
of the ring is 3.60mm. Total diamonds 24 with carat weight is 1.25 cttw. Diamond color G and clarity
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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24 Carat Gold Ring With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 24 carat gold ring with diamonds. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 24k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 6 vintage examples as well as 16 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 24 carat gold ring with diamonds made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Yianni Creations, Alexander of Beverly Hills and FERRUCCI produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 18, are particularly popular. A selection of oval cut, round cut and emerald cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of 24 carat gold ring with diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 24 Carat Gold Ring With Diamonds?

Prices for 24 carat gold ring with diamonds start at $218 and top out at $39,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,223.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.