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18K Emerald Diamond Ring Pendant Vintage Tiffany Co Necklace GIA Fine 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
7.02 CARAT RING THAT CAN ALSO BE WORN AS A PENDANT--TWO PIECES IN ONE! SOLID 18K GOLD TIFFANY & CO
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Platinum Blue Sapphire No Heat Sri Lanka Diamond Ring VS Vintage 19.92 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
UNHEATED SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING AND BOX. VERY RARE 17.27 CARAT TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED RARE
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver 14k Rose Gold Foil Back Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver 14k Rose Gold Foil Back Brooch. Featuring 59 rose cut
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Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 26.00 Carat Ruby 0.16 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features: - 4 rubies, cabochon/pear mix cut, TW 26.00ct, slpR 7/4-7/3, P3 - 24 diamonds, RBC - 17
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Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 2.5 Carat Tanzanite 0.81 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
tanzanites (TW 2.50ct, bV 4/3, VS) and 14 brilliant cut diamonds (TW 0.81ct, RW+/RW, VS). Weight: 10.05g
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 4.00 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire 0.25 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
. pear cut blue sapphire: 4.00ct, B 9/3, P3 - 25pcs. diamonds: 17 facet, TW 0.25ct, RW-STW, VS-SI Weight
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 1.2 Carat Sapphire 0.24 Carat Diamond Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - Sapphires: 4pcs., marquise cut, 1.20ct, B 8/3, VS - Diamonds: 6pcs., round brilliant cut
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Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 9 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Blue Green Tourmaline 0.18 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
(emerald cut, 3.00ct, BG-GB 4/3, VVS) - 8 diamonds (17 facet, TW 0.18ct, RW+/RW, VS-SI) Weight: 3.58g Size
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Garnet 0.10 Carat Ruby 0.24 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 5.40 Carat Emerald 0.54 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
strongly bluish green (vstgB 3/5), SI-I2, F Diamonds: 0.54ct, RW, SI-P1 The piece has a safe clasp
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold 0.58 Carat Sapphire 0.28 Carat Diamond “Star Of David” Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
sapphires (TW 0.58ct, B 7/3, VS) and 12 brilliant cut diamonds (TW 0.28ct, RW+/W, VS-SI). Weight: 2.95g
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 3.00 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.11 Carat Diamond Chain Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 900 Platinum 0.26 Carat Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Modern 18 Karat White Gold TW 0.95 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 18 Karat White Gold 1.11 Carat Garnet Rhodolite Diamond Collier Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rhodolites (TW 1.11ct, stpR 3/3, VS-SI) and 3 brilliant cut diamonds (TW 0.009ct, W, SI-P1). Weight: 4.23g
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 22 Karat Yellow Gold 2.59 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Garnet Polished Quartz Heart Shape Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Diamond and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamond is rose cut and surrounding it is a shimmering halo of pearls. The ring has decorative
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold

Late Georgian Ruby, Diamond and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
and rose cut diamonds. The ring is modelled in 15ct gold. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Cluster Dimensions
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Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond and Seed Pearl 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous face of this ring holds four rose cut diamonds and is then surrounded by seed pearls
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Authentic Georgian 1760s 3-Stone Diamond Engagement 14k Yellow Gold Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
Super Rare...Authentic English Georgian 1760s 3 Stone Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring in
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Georgian Emerald Diamond and Ruby 15 Carat Gold Locket Back Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Beautiful 15ct gold flower cluster ring set with three emeralds, three rubies and a centre diamond
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Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 15k Gold

Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the red stones. Ring Size: J or 4 3/4 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 1.48g
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

European Georgian Rubellite and Diamond Ring Fit for a Duchess
Located in Northampton, MA
stones are both approximately 7.5 mm x 5.3 mm and together weigh just shy of 1.20 carats for a total of 3
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Antique 1790s Unknown Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Rubelite, Diamond

Georgian diamond and blue glass "memento mori" mourning ring, circa 1780
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A Georgian diamond and blue glass ring, the oval shaped plaque with a diamond encrusted urn applied
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Antique 1780s European George III Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Period Old Cut Diamond Ring in Original Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850 - 1860 Silver Top and Yellow Gold 5 Diamond Ring, Measuring 3 MM wide and having hand
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Antique 1850s British George III Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Modern 18 Karat Gold 4.30 Carat Watermelon Tourmaline 0.50 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 4.60 Carat Sapphire 1.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
(oval cut, 4.60ct, B 9/3, Declasse) - 40 diamonds (round brilliant cut, TW 1.50ct, RW+/W, VS-SI) Weight
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum 1.25 Carat Oval Emerald 0.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat Amethyst 0.70 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
amethyst (diameter 0.6cm, P6/3, SI). It is surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, which weight in
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Late 20th Century French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold 0.85 Carat Yellow Sapphire 0.35 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
. The piece features: - 1 sapphire (emerald cut, 0.85ct, Y 3/3, SI) - 14 diamonds (round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Diamond Vintage Ring Platinum GIA Certified AA Fine Antique 9.16 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
DIAMOND CERTIFIED RING! VINTAGE GLOWING 7.65 CARAT TRANSPARENT/ SEMITRANSPARENT NATURAL EMERALD
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 0.86 Carat Old Cut Diamond Openwork Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features diamonds (TW 0.86ct): - 3 diamonds (old European cut, TW 0.75ct, STW, SI-P1) - 12
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 0.405 Carat Old Cut Diamond Navette Openwork Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Platinum With Diamonds And Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian ring with diamonds and ruby. A beautiful antique ring from the Belle Epoque period
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIL Unheated Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring Vintage Certified 18K Huge 11.43 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
11.43 CARAT VINTAGE RING! Fine 10.35 Carat Rich Red Ruby Crowned With 1.08 Carats of Sparkling
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 1910 Edwardian Ring In Platinum With 1.10 Ctw In Diamonds Pearls
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
platinum. The 22 diamonds and the 3 pearls are secured in the settings. This ring has been carefully
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 11.00 Carat Oval Cabochon Cut Tanzanite Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 9 Karat Gold 14 Carat Pink Cabochon Cut Tourmaline Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Gold

GIA Platinum 18K Blue Sapphire No Heat Ceylon Diamond Ring VS Antique 8.32 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
UNHEATED SAPPHIRE DIAMOND ANTIQUE RING AND BOX. 6.23 CARAT TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED RARE NO HEAT
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage 14K GIA Unheated Certified VS Natural Huge 14.88 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
VINTAGE RING! Rare Huge 13.36 Carat Rich Red Ruby Crowned With 1.52 Carats of Sparkling Diamonds White
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring No Heat Burma 14K Royal VS Vintage Fine 9.19 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
SAPPHIRE 18K GOLD HUGE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! HUGE 6.31 CARAT BRILLIANT ROYAL BLUE GIA CERTIFIED
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern 14 Karat Gold 40.00 Carat Pear Cut Amethyst 0.31 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 1 amethyst (pear cut, 40.00ct, P 6/4, VVS) - 3 diamonds (round brilliant cut, TW 0.31ct, RW+/W
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Slide Bracelet Vintage Pearl Topaz 9.22 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
3 Natural White Pearls 1 Natural Tahitian Pearl 17 Diamonds Grade SI-I and H-I White Color. Approx
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black ...

Victorian 9 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Floral Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 1 sapphire, oval cut, 1.00ct, B 8/3, P1 - 7 diamonds, rose cut, TW 0.60ct, STW-TW, SI-P2
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold 2.35 Carat Sapphire Emerald Ruby Rhombus Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold 2.80 Carat Amethyst Seed Pearl Double Heart Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Georgian Moonstone Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Georgian Moonstone Diamond ring is set with a trilogy of gemstones. Trilogy means
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Era Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Our Asta Ring with her vivid green emerald in a frame of sparkling diamonds is a grand jewel
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Georgian Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1830
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A beautiful antique Georgian ring featuring a cluster of Emeralds and Diamonds displayed in a
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Diamond Pearl Cluster Gold Ring 1816
Located in Madison area, WI
- 15k yellow gold, enamel, one .025 carat champagne rose-cut diamond, six 2.5 mm split seed pearls
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold

Georgian 15 Carat Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Flower Halo Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A very fine late Georgian period flower shaped Diamond and 15ct Gold cluster ring. C1820. SIZE ; G
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Antique 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat Gold, Rare 3 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Ruby and diamond ring, circa 1910. Thailand, alongside neighbouring Myanmar (Burma), is famed for
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Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Georgian Forget Me Not Turquoise and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A lovely Georgian period forget me not ring. SIZE ; L UK, 5 3/4 US ​Beautiful cluster head set with
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Antique 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.30 Carat Old Mine Diamond Magnificent Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
magnificent Georgian cluster ring overwhelmed by Diamonds radiating dramatic sparkle This spectacular Georgian
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat White Gold, Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
, approximately 0.70 carats total (calculated). RING SIZE UK: L US: 5 3/4 MEASUREMENTS Height of setting: 4.5mm
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Antique Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
foliate ring shank completes this early-Victorian, possibly Georgian, beauty. 3/4 of an inch by 11/16 of
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British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

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3 Carat Diamond Ring Georgian For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 3 carat diamond ring georgian for your needs in our varied inventory. 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. If you’re looking for a 3 carat diamond ring georgian from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th 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 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 3 carat diamond ring georgian over the years, but those made by Single Stone and Neil Lane Couture are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our 3 carat diamond ring georgian for sale are for women, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 3 Carat Diamond Ring Georgian?

On average, a 3 carat diamond ring georgian at 1stDibs sells for $2,301, while they’re typically $510 on the low end and $55,000 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.