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Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Halo Ring 14k Rectangular Cushion 3.70ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
CDC certified cushion Ceylon Sapphire weighing 3.08 carats Measuring (10.78x8.11x3.96) mm 32 round
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Hearts Ring - 10k Oval .18ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: I1 Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Cushion Cut 1.07ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
) Natural Diamonds Carats: .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Ring - 14k Oval 1.89ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .35ctw Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Le Vian Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring White Gold 14k Sq Cushion 5.13ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cushion Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Chocolate Clarity: SI1 - SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Oval .80ctw Scallop Latticework
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .07ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Lab-Created Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 3.38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .75ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - SI1 Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Lab-Created Emerald Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise 2.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.65ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Princess Baguette Rnd 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess, Baguette, & Round Brilliant Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band 14k Rd .40ctw Floral Cluster Guard Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Gold London Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 14k Pear 5.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: London Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: I1 - I2
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.31ctt Fancy Yellow VS1 Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
clarity diamond, EGL graded. Complimented by 32 round brilliant diamonds, 0.59 carats. Approximately E/F
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring - 14k Rectangular Cushion 1.11ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Vintage Five-Stone Wedding Band - 900 Rnd.50ctw Knife-Edge Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band - 14k Princess 1.76ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
) Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Stone Note
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
features concentric rows of round cut diamonds and French cut emeralds around a central 0.25 carat diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring - 14k Pear Trillion 2.23ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 2.23ctw Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Blue Zircon Diamond Ring - 18k Oval 5.70ctw Flourishing Scroll
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Blue Zircon Carat(s): 5.20ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

16.25 Carat Imperial Jade Ring Fei Cui Jadeite Jade Type A
Located in Miami, FL
Certified 16.25 carat Imperial Jade ring in 18K white gold with 0.82 carat trapezoid diamonds and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Opal and Diamond Vintage Style Cocktail Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
/I Shape: Round Size: 1.1 mm. Number: 32 Weight: 0.21 Carat (approx.) An attractive ring box is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, 14k Gold for Center Milgrain w/ Diamonds
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamond Accents Clarity: SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.36ctw Fits
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Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

David Yurman Cushion On Point Citrine Diamond Ring Yellow Gold 18k .12ctw
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Cushion Checkerboard Size: 20mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Hardy Classic Chain Woven Cushion Pave Diamond Ring Sterling 925 Rd .66ctw
By John Hardy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .66ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: .66ctw Style: Cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 1.36ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval 2.14ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 1.55ctw Floral Teardrop
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.25ct Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Men s Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 3.25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Black Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI1 - SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Yurman Lemon Quartz Diamond Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold 18k Cushion .20ctw
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Lemon Quartz Cut: Rectangular cushion checkerboard Center Stone's Size: 20x15mm Natural Diamonds Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

EFFY Sapphire Diamond Ring - Yellow Gold 14k Emerald Cut 1.42ctw Asymmetrical
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Emerald Color: Bluish Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring 1cttw Halo 14K White Gold Brand New July Birthstone
Located in Dearborn, MI
Natural Mined Diamonds (100% Natural Diamonds) 0.50 Carat Diamond Weight  Shape: Round Brilliant Cut
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Crystal Australian Opal Diamond Halo Set Vintage Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Curate your collection of classic accessories with this gorgeous opal and diamond ring. Fashioned
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Pear .54ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .37ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: I1 - I2 Stone Note: (accents) Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Opal, Emerald, Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon 2.70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Oiling Carat(s): .66ctw Cut: Round Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .44ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Salvini Diamond Cocktail Signet Ladies Ring 18k White Gold 0.60 Cttw
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
with 32 sparkly diamonds with a total of 0.60 carats. Ring size is 8 and weighs 12.4 grams. Comes with
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 3.09ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Bluish Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.26ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Marquise Color: G - H
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.04Ct Ruby and 0.96Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Eight Content 0.96 carat Number of Diamonds 32 Dimensions Width of setting 2.24cm/0.88' Height of
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Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 4.32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Purplish Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Ring - 14k Marquise 3.17ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Greeish Blue & Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: VS1
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 1.17ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: G - H Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamond Rings in Platinum and 18k
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Wailea, HI
2 Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Sixteen Stone Diamond Rings in Platinum and 18k One-of-a-Kind
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Mid-20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 18k Specialty Cushion .65ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
: G Clarity: I1 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: G - H
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape: French Cut Number: 32 Weight: 0.75 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Garnet Diamond Engagement Ring -14k Oval 3.10ctw Milgrain Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Garnet Carat(s): 2.10ct Cut: Oval Color: Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hammerman Bros Emerald Diamond Vintage Ring Yellow Gold 18k Hexagon 4.15ctw AGL
By Hammeran Brothes
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 8093148 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: E - F Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 2.51ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .37ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: F - G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Vintage Halo Ring - 14k Mixed Oval 7.95ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: VS1 - SI2 Total Carats: 7.95ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Fancy Pink Diamond Triple Halo Cocktail Ring - 14k 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant and Single Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Oval 7.69ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 18k Oval .90ctw Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold London Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 7.18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .68ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI1 - I1 Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Iolite Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Pear 1.26ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond Carat(s): .01ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity: I2 Total Carats: 1.26ctw Style: Cluster
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Fancy Yellowish Orange Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Pear .80ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Fancy Intense Yellowish Orange Clarity: SI1 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Triple Halo Ring - 18k Oval 5.16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): 1.75ctw Cut: Rose & Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Black Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band 14k .50ctw Jacket Ring Treated
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced (black) Total Carats: .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kallati Kyanite Diamond Halo Ring - White Gold 9k Oval .80ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Brownish Yellow Size: 6.1mm x 4.2mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kyanite, 9k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Ring with Diamonds and Tanzanite
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 32 pieces Weight: 0.30 carat Cut: Brilliant cut single cut Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold

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32 Carat Round Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 32 carat round diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, white gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 918 vintage editions and 1026 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 32 carat round diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 32 carat round diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roshe Jewels, DGI and Le Vian each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our 32 carat round diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 497 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 32 Carat Round Diamond Ring?

The price for a 32 carat round diamond ring starts at $1 and tops out at $775,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,550.

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.