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Gin Grace Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond with White, Pink Diamonds 18kTT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut 1 pcs 5.03 carat, Round-cut 32 pcs
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Elegant 14k Yellow Gold Halo Ring with 0.37 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful halo ring with a dazzling 0.25 carat round brilliant natural diamond. It has 0.12 carat
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke 3 Piece Diamond Bridal Ring Set 0.99ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Three-Piece Diamond Bridal Ring Joined Set with the centre engagement ring with 3 round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

.82ct Ruby Diamond Marquise Cocktail Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: ruby, 1 stone marquise cut 7 x 3.5 mm approximately .50 carat diamonds, 16 stones round
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.22 Carat GIA Cert Burma No Heat Sapphire Two Color Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Carats of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, G Color, VS Clarity.
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

1.01ctw Tanzanite Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: tanzanite, 1 stone oval cut 7 x 5 mm approximately .85 carat diamonds, 32 stones round
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

10.75ctw Oval Cut Peridot Diamond Ring - 14k Yellow Gold Halo Size 9
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 10.00ct Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.75ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 1.45ct Tourmaline Pave Ring with Side Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 0.31ct Shape: Round brilliant natural diamond Color grade: D-F Clarity grade: VS1-VS2 Total carat weight
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2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline

GIA Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
weighing .78 cts 2 trapezoid diamonds weighing .32 cts H VS2-SI1 Set in 18 k white gold ring 5.83 g of gold"
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10K White and Rose Gold 1/3ct Diamond Split Shank and Infinity Ribbon Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
accessory for any formal evening. This ring features 32 natural, round diamonds which are color rated I-J
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal, 10k Gold

Bespoke 18ct White Rose Gold Pink Diamond Ring 0.50ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
with 32 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, F colour, VS-SI clarity weighing 0.32ct. Total carat weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
sophistication to any outfit. - 9.5mm Freshwater Pearl - 32 Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 0.375ct) - 18 Karat
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2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...

Scott Kay Semi-Mount Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold for Center with Diamonds
By Scott Kay
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamond Accents Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hubert Yellow Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Slice Diamond Center
Located in Honolulu, HI
semi faceted surrounded by 32 round diamond halo totaling 0.16 carats. Split shank ring set with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hubert Yellow Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Slice Diamond Center
Located in Honolulu, HI
semi faceted surrounded by 32 round diamond halo totaling 0.16 carats. Split shank ring set with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring 1970s Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
, accented with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling an estimated 1 carat (estimated at G-H color and VS2
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Semi-Mount Ring and Wedding Band Set, 18 Karat Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.40ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Scott Kay Semi-Mount Ring, 14 Karat Gold for Oval Center with Diamonds
By Scott Kay
Located in Greensboro, NC
14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamond Accents Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Retro Aquamarine Diamond Gold Fashion Ring
By David Webb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning 28-Carat Aquamarine and Diamond David Webb Ring circa 1960's. The large cocktail ring is
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Mario Buccelatti Italian Peridot Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Featuring one round peridot of approximately 2.90 carats. Accented by 32 round brilliant cut diamonds with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Italian 18K Yellow Gold South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring, 1970s–1980s
Located in Miami, FL
iridescence and unique organic form. The pearl is complemented by 32 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Oval ruby weighing 2.81 carats Measuring (11.0x8.5) mm Round Diamonds weighing .68 carats Oval
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY CO Unique Retro Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
rubies are surrounded by 22 baguette cut diamonds, and 32 round cut diamonds which have an approximate
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Vintage 1940s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
weight Ruby: 32 round brilliant cut = 0.16 carat weight Ring Size: 7 (please allow two additional
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.83ctw Pink Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
. Stones: - pink sapphires, 5 stones - trillion cut - 4 mm - approximately 1.5 carat - diamonds, 32
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
This mesmerizing and stunning ring features a rare 6.30 carat radiant-cut Fancy Light Yellow
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 is ready to deliver
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique OB Ostby Barton 10K Yellow Gold 0.82ctw Diamond Masonic Enamel Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
centrally mounted 0.82 (I-J Color & SI2 Clarity) carat round cut diamond, set within a sculpted double
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Vintage 1920s American Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Welo Opal and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat and 22 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
- Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Color: G Cut: Round Total Carats: 0.05ctw Face Height (north to
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Princess Cut .48ctw
By Leo Schachter
Located in Greensboro, NC
engagement ring! Fashioned in 14k yellow and white gold, this piece showcases a princess cut diamond
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luminous 1.00ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
starter that exudes timeless luxury. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Main stone: 32 pcs Diamond Main stone carat
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke 18ct White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring 5.15ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
sapphire weighing 5.15 carats. Additionally set with 32 round brilliant-cut diamonds of G-H color and SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Victoria Diamond Eternity Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
. The ring is composed of 32 marquise-cut diamonds and 8 round brilliant-cut diamonds, micro-claw set
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.31ctw Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Ring 900 Platinum Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
- Treatment: Heating Color: Blue Cut: Round Gemstones’ Carats: Center Diamond: 0.34ct Accent Diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Diamond with Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 0.52 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones II Type: Diamond Shape: Single Cut Round Shape Average Color: H
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Harry Winston Diamond Eternity Channel Ring in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in London, England
composed of 32 round brillant-cut diamonds, which perfectly match in colour and size. All the stones are
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Triangle 2.70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Genuine Garnet Carat(s): 2.50ct Cut: Triangle Color: Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.50ct Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
carats, (I-J color and SI1 Clarity), The sides are (32) round-cut, prong-set, a genuine diamond weighing
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Hearts On Fire 1.00ctw Diamond Ring, 18k Gold Five-Stone Anniversary Band 5 1/4
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Greensboro, NC
: I - J Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Five-Stone Anniversary Band Face
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20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Ring - 14k Square Cut .79ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 5.9mm (square) Natural Diamonds Carats: .04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: SI2
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold

.72 Ct. Marquise Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Ring, 14k Cushion Cut 1.47ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Genuine Morganite Carat: 1.37ct Cut: Cushion Color: Pink Size: 6.9mm (square) Natural Diamonds
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined 1/3ct Original 1940 s 14K White Yellow
Located in Dearborn, MI
Been Together for 85 Years 100% Natural Mined Diamonds .32 Carat Diamond Weight 14K White & Yellow
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Embrace Eternity Diamond Band Platinum .85ctw Wedding Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .85ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS1 - VS2
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Marquise Cut .45ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
: I Clarity: I1 Natural Diamond Accents Carats: .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: I
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Black Enamel Old European-Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Houston, TX
diamond weighs 0.42 carats; J color and SI1 clarity. There are also 32 round diamonds with a total carat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Original Blue Topaz with Diamond Halo Ring, Custom Pear Blue Topaz in White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
10.98 carat striking sky blue topaz that is surrounded by diamonds and also has two round diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Colombian Emerald Diamond Floral 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
4.10 carats, with a vibrant color. Surrounded by a petal-like diamond halo of 32 prong set pairs of
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Emerald Cut 1.05ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6.2mm x 4.9mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .35ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K - L Clarity
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Bead Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
set round diamond, this circa 1930 ring is bursting with color and magic. Set in platinum and flanked
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Platinum

GIA Graff Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Graff
Located in Miami, FL
Modified Brilliant cut, Color Grade approx: Fancy Deep Yellow, Clarity VS1. - 32 Genuine White Diamond
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Early 2000s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.69ct Aquamarine 1.85ct Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Gold Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
), accented with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds. The total diamond weight is estimated at 1.85 carats
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kabana Amethyst, Opal, Diamond Ring Yellow Gold 14k .46ctw Oval
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat: 0.40ct Genuine Opals - Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.03ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold double row ring set with thirty-two (32) round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Cabochon Cut .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carats: .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .60ctw
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Ring - 10k Oval Cut 1.14ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Purplish Red Size: 7mm x 5mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .14ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Yellow 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.