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14k White Gold Vintage Chocolate Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
striking chocolate diamonds have a fabulous champagne/brown color along with the sparkling white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Rose Gold Vintage Chocolate Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
striking chocolate diamonds have a fabulous champagne/brown color along with the sparkling white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold Champagne Diamond Gorgeous Earrings
Located in New York, NY
striking chocolate diamonds have a fabulous champagne/brown color along with the sparkling white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold Chocolate Stunning Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
and striking round brilliant chocolate diamonds have an excellent champagne/brown color. This is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

2 1/2 Carat Platinum GIA Oval Orangy Brown Diamond Engagement Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
One Of A Kind Engagement Ring Fancy Orangy Brown Certified 2.50 carat Diamond Ring. Set in a sleek
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

3.01 Carat Natural Light Pink Brown Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco diamond engagement ring. Natural light brown color with a unique pink overtone. Handmade
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K White 3 carat Pear Engagement Ring
Located in Dublin, IE
carats Approx. Top Dimensions: 14.82 mm Estimated Set Diamond Weight: 0.07 CTW Primary Stone Type
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2010s Irish Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Midcentury 4.08 Carats Fancy Yellowish Brown Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 2.18 carats total. Fancy yellowish
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

3.03 Carat Oval Fancy Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
clarity; they are 1.00 carat total in weight. To take a three-stone ring to the next level, are 3 halos
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Platinum Ring Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Original and very rare and special 3.55ct fancy yellow brown diamond with a hint of orange. Very
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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

1.20 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Vintage Ring Platinum Champagne Brown
Located in Greensboro, NC
-quality platinum, this vintage ring showcases an effervescent champagne brown diamond solitaire that is
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Brown Diamond and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a classic 3-stone ring with a wonderful color medley. This stunning diamond ring features a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold Medium Brown Round Cut .98 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
! Fashioned in yellow gold, the ring features a medium brown diamond solitaire in a half-bezel mounting that
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.02 Carat Oval Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a 2.02 carat, 7.25 X 9.13 millimeter, natural fancy brown oval-cut diamond. 1.03 total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3 Carat GIA Certified Natural Fancy Light Pink Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Platinum GIA Certified 3ct Natural Fancy Light Pink Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mid Century French GIA 1.71 Carats Light Fancy Brown Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century French GIA 1.71 Carats Fancy Light Brown Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring
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Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.76 Carat Light Pinkish Brown VVS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.76 ct Colour: Light Pinkish Brown
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2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage French 1.59 Carat Pear Shape Light Brown Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1950'S French 1.59 carat pear shape diamond, featuring a light brown, VS clarity pear shape
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Vintage 1950s French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Brown and White Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Cluster Round Brilliant 1.90 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Diamonds' Carats: 1.10ctw Brown Diamonds' Carats: 0.80ctw Total Carats: 1.90ctw Face Height
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.65 Carat White and Brown Diamond Band
Located in Miami, FL
cut diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats total and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

7.80 Carat Fancy Light Brown Marquise And White Triangle Diamond Ring In 18 K.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
VVS clarity flanked by 3 white triangle diamonds weighing 2.26 carat in an invisible trapezoid shape
Category

2010s Emirian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Oro Trend 18 Karat Gold 2.20 Carat White/Brown Diamond and Citrine Dome Ring
By Oro Trend
Located in Southampton, PA
citrine and with white and brown diamonds that total 0.42 and 1.78 carats respectively. Offered in
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

3/8 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Le Vian Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Halo
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
the ring showcases an oval adorned with seven golden-hued diamonds on a black-embossed background. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Brown Diamond Unheated Purplish Pink Sapphire Blue Sapphire White Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
and sophistication. 18K Rose gold 10.3 g 6 X Natural Brown Brilliant-cut Diamonds : 1.53 ct. 10 X
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2010s Belgian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sap...

Brown Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Veil Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Veil Ring This ring hide all the secrets under the Veil
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brown Chocolate Brilliant Cut Diamonds and Princess Cut Diamonds Crown Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring has an unusual fun design. The crown is topped with 3 dangling brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Platinum Five Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut diamond weighing 1.52 carats total Transparent medium orangey brown in
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Modern 1.40 Carat Champagne Diamond White Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
are set, 2 x 3 brilliant cut diamonds. The basket is openwork. New ring. Total weight of the main
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

GIA 1.74 Carat Fancy Color Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brown diamond halo ring. Central to its allure is a round brilliant cut diamond of nearly two carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Natural Fancy Yellowish Brown Diamond and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, Natural Fancy Yellowish Brown diamond and diamond ring. Set with two
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Ct Champagne, Yellow White Diamond Woven Pattern Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
this stunning ring. You will love the addition of this 3/4 cttw diamond ring to your collection. "Video
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k ...

14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Ct Champagne, Yellow White Diamond Woven Pattern Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
this stunning ring. You will love the addition of this 3/4 cttw diamond ring to your collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k ...

18 Karat Yellow Gold White and Brown Diamond Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and diamonds that amount to approximately 2.75 carats. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

15.05 Carat Oval Moonstone with White and Brown Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliant cut diamonds (0.32cts/tw) and 160 brown diamonds (2.45cts/tw) are pave set in this ring to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA 3.20 Carats Fancy Color Oval Brilliant Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA 3.20 Carats Fancy Color Oval Brilliant Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Brown and White Diamond Band Ring Size 9
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Rose Gold Brown and White Diamond Band Ring Size 9- This elegant ring features 17
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified Art Deco Light Pinkish Brown Button Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds : 3 carats approx ( HI color and VS SI clarity ) ( 12 diamonds ) Metal : Platinum Ring Size : 5
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Vintage 1920s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

GIA 5.30ctw Natural Fancy Brown Round Cut Diamond Vintage Platinum RoseGold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is ring is just Beautiful! The Ultimate Luxury from our Fancy Colored Diamond Estate
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

2 Carat Oval Champagne Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
carat VVS2 champagne diamond nestled with a 3/4 carat near colorless diamond emanating a passionate
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

0.57 CTW Fancy Cocoa Brown Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This sophisticated designed ring features 0.57 carat total weight of fancy cocoa brown modern
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Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Aquamarine Morganite Round Chocolate Brown Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring 1 1/5 cts. Sea Blue Aquamarine®, 1/3 cts. Peach Morganite™, 1/6
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Baume Modern 1.25 Carat Cognac Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Solitaire Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
cm, ring width at the base: 3 mm. Total weight of cognac diamond : approx 1.25 carat Total weight
Category

20th Century French Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Leon Mege 8.53 Carat Honey Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Ring with Red Diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Richly decorated and set with 8.53-carat natural "Honey" tourmaline, the ring is designed by the
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Crossover 1.34 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k vanilla gold crossover ring with chocolate diamonds and vanilla diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

Le Vian 1.75 Carat Chocolate Diamond Purple Garnet Rose Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamonds and Vanilla Diamonds. (3/4 ct t.w. Chocolate Diamonds, 1/6 ct t.w. Vanilla Diamonds) Ring Size
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LeVian 14K Two-Tone Gold Yellow Sapphire Round Chocolate Brown Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring 1/3 cts. Yellow Sapphire, 1/3 cts. Chocolate Diamonds® , 1/6 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Le Vian Morganite and Diamond Ring Rose Gold, 14k Oval Cut 1.18 Carat Milgrain
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
5.8mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Chocolate & G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2
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20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mid Century English GIA 1.42 Carats Old Mine Cut Fancy Color Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century English GIA 1.42 Carats Old Mine Cut Fancy Color Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
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Vintage 1960s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Blue Tanzanite Round Chocolate Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Chocolatier® Ring featuring 1 3/4 cts. Blueberry Tanzanite®, 3/4 cts. Chocolate Diamonds®
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Round Chocolate Brown Diamond Beautiful Cluster Halo Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Chocolatier® Ring featuring 3/8 cts. Chocolate Diamonds® , 1/5 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Rhodolite Chocolate Brown Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring 1 1/5 cts. Raspberry Rhodolite®, 1/3 cts. Chocolate Diamonds® , 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Round Chocolate Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring 7/8 cts. Bubble Gum Pink Sapphire™, 1/3 cts. Chocolate Diamonds®
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Pink Amethyst Rhodolite Garnet Brown Diamond Halo Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring 1 cts. Cotton Candy Amethyst®, 3/4 cts. Raspberry Rhodolite®, 1/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

LeVian 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Brown Round Diamond Classy Flower Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Ring featuring 5 3/4 cts. Grape Amethyst™, 2 7/8 cts. Cotton Candy Amethyst®, 1/20 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Io Si White, Brown and Black Diamonds and Clear Quartz White Gold Bombe Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This Io Si ring is made of 18K white gold and set with clear quartz and white, brown, and black
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21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Starburst Halo Ring, 18 Karat Round Brilliant Cut 2.87 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond Accents Carats: 1.82ctw Cuts: Trillion, Round Brilliant, & Baguette Color: Fancy Brown, Fancy
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20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA 3.72 Carat Fancy Colored Pear Shaped Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds that weigh 1.25 carats together and cascade down to 3 square cut diamonds on either side weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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3 Carat Diamond Ring Brown For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 3 carat diamond ring brown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 151 vintage or 620 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 3 carat diamond ring brown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 3 carat diamond ring brown from Le Vian, Alex Soldier and DGI — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 3 carat diamond ring brown, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 3 Carat Diamond Ring Brown?

The price for a 3 carat diamond ring brown starts at $244 and tops out at $336,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,256.

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.