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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

White Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Cushion Cut 4.36ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10.1mm (square) Natural Diamonds Carats: .28ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold

Bespoke 14ct White Gold Three Piece Diamond Bridal Ring Set 1.10ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
cluster ring with 5 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds and 4 Single Cut Diamonds Pave set within a two rower
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Stunning 0.88ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds as the centerpiece, totaling 0.47-carat. Complementing the main stones are 32 round-cut diamonds
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.38ctw Opal Diamond Yellow Sapphire Ring, 10K Yellow Gold, Oval
Located in McLeansville, NC
- approximately 2.83 carat - diamonds, 32 stones - single cut round - .90 mm - approximately .08 total carats - H
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Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 1.53ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
refined clarity. A dazzling halo of 32 round diamonds with 0.48ct surrounds the center stone, adding
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Oval Cut .35ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carats: .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Intricate 1.51ct Mixed Diamond Cut Ring set in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring captures the essence of radiant luxury with a dazzling ensemble of diamonds, showcasing a
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2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Garnet Diamond Albion Ring, Sterling Silver, 18K Gold
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
surrounded by a halo of full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .21 total carats and with a split
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Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tank Francaise Large Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
with 32 brilliant-cut round diamonds all the wat around totaling in 0.40 carats. Made in France
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1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Gold Synthetic Sapphire Diamond Band Ring, 14k Princess Brilliant .53ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Carats: 0.35ctw Natural Diamonds Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Color: F - G Cut: Round Brilliant
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Yellow Gold Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, 14k for Center Diamonds .32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamond Accents Total Carats: .32ctw Cut: Princess
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Channel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
total carats. Stones: - diamonds, 32 stones - round brilliant cut - 1.6 mm - approximately .50 total
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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Flower Cluster Bypass Ring, 14k Marquise 2.41ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Marquise Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carats: .05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Flower Cluster Ring, 14k Pear Cut 2.36ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Purple Natural Diamond Carat: .01ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: I1 Total Carats
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k White Gold 4.06ctw Oval Tanzanite Diamond Well Made Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 10.1x8.2mm - 3.51ct (approx.) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut -Pave Set - G/H Color - VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Channel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 32 stones - round brilliant cut - 1.6 mm - approximately .50 total carats -F-G
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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Channel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 32 stones - round brilliant cut - 1.6 mm - approximately .50 total carats -F-G
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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ART DECO 1930 American Geometric Ring Platinum With 2.45 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
center in a millegrain bezel settings, with 1 European round cut diamonds, 0.52 carats, white colorless F
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

2 Vintage 18K Gold Alternating Sapphire Diamond Eternity Guard Band Rings
Located in Montclair, NJ
rings elegantly carry groups of square step cut sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds that
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Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18K White Gold Ring with 1.272 ct Natural Diamonds- GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning halo ring made from 18k white gold with 1.272 total carat of cushion shape diamond and
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.54ct Parti Colour Green Blue Australian Sapphire Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Parti Colour Green Yellow Blue Australian Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Halo Ring. Unique 1.32 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Diamond Ring, 14k Emerald Cut 2.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Swiss Blue Size: 8.1mm X 6.1mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K - L
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Soleste .45 Ct Center Emerald Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: 32 Round Brilliant Side Diamond Total Weight: Approximately 0.22 carats Package Includes: Original
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

NEW Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Yellow Gold Size 7 Milgrain Oval .61ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& Round Carats: 0.50ctw Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Color: F - G Cut: Round Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGTA Spectrum Award Entrant 18KYG Spessartine Garnet Tsavorite and Diamond Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
, usually only seen in museums! Accented with 34 Tsavorite Garnets = 2.08 Cttw & 32 Round Brilliant Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 18k Princess Cut 1.95ctw Milgrain GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Please contact us for a quote on re-sizing this ring. Metal Content: 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Pear Shaped Cocktail Estate Cluster
Located in Torrance, CA
estimated 0.01 carat round brilliant cut diamonds and 32 estimated 0.02 carat baguette cut diamonds. The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band, 14k Baguette Cut .66ctw Guard Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .66ctw Cuts: Baguette
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Swiss Blue Topaz Diamond Ring, 14k Emerald Cut 2.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Swiss Blue Size: 8.1mm X 6.1mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K - L
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Cabochon Cut Ribbed
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Blue Size: 13.8mm x 10mm Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .06ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I
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20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masonic Ring, 14k .30ct Yod
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamond Carat: .30ct Cut: Round Brilliant
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Enhancer Band 14k Oval 2.20ctw Guard Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6.9mm x 4.9mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagne Brown O - P
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Ring 14k Fantasy Marquise Brilliant 3.86ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 3.78ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: I1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.08ctw Total Carats
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold

French Edwardian 18k Gold Platinum GIA 2.13ct No Heat Ruby Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
** (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Pave Set - White Color Total Carat Weight: 2.13 (exact
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18K White Gold 1.58ctw SSEF Pear Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
at the center of the pear shaped halo, and further accented by 32 round brilliant cut diamonds that
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Coral Diamond Vintage Two-Stone Bypass Ring, 18k Heart Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Stone Information: Genuine Coral Cut: Heart Cabochon Natural Diamonds Total Carats
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA_18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Milgrain Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 0.30 Carat (32 Pcs) Diamond Clarity Grade: VVS Top Quality Diamond Color Grade: F Diamond Shape
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Antique 19th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Halo Bypass Engagement Ring 10k Rnd .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 10k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Magnificent 18k Gold GIA 12.25ctw Black Opal Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- certified) **See Certification Details Below For More Info** (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Pear, Marquise
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

CHARLES KRYPELL Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.66 Ctw Diamonds Emerald Sapphires
By Charles Krypell
Located in Miami, FL
collection. Diamonds: Mounted in channel settings, with 32 calibrated round brilliant diamonds, with a total
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1990s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow G...

Stunning Pave 18K White Gold Ring with 1.48 ct Natural Diamonds, GIA cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning pave diamond band ring made from 18k white gold with 1.48 total carat of emerald cut
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2010s Israeli Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Cabochon Cut Turquoise, Lapis, and Diamond Vintage Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.33ctw Face Height (north to south): 1/2" (12.3mm) Rise Above
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Mid-Century Modernist Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
baguette diamonds weighing approximately 1.55 carats. It is signed Bulgari.. This ring is currently a size
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Italian Diamond 18 Karat Tri-Tone Gold Stacked Bands Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier Italian Diamond 18 Karat Tri-Tone Gold Stacked Bands Ring. Featuring 32 round
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1990s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Majestic 3.15ct Emeralds and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
masterpiece are 32 meticulously set diamonds, with 0.72 carats, and 4 baguette diamonds totaling 0.30 carats
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 18k Pear-Shaped Rose Cut 1.16ctw Custom GIA Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
(accents) Cuts: Pear-Shaped Rose (solitaire) & Round Brilliant (accents) Solitaire's Carat: 1.13ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Revivalist Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail Oval 18k Gold
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, blue and reddish-pink rolling flashes Clarity: Opaque Additional Stones: 32 Round Diamonds = 0.33
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Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Ring, 14K Gold and Platinum Masonic Dia .42ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond - Clarity: VS1 Color: E Cut: Round Carat: 0.42ct Material Information: Enamel - Colors: Black
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20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Yurman Citrine and Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold, Albion
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
- checker cushion - 11 mm - approximately 4.6 total carats - diamonds, 32 stones - round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Retro 1970 Oversized Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 31.77 Cts in Diamonds and Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
the corners with 32 European round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.35 carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Have
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold 2.93ct GIA Marquise Burma Ruby Solitaire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
, round brilliant cut diamonds that elegantly halo the center stone and neatly line the sides of the shank
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 1970 Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.60 Ctw Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
that event in the 1970. Diamonds: Mount in a pave setting, with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.60
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.00ctw Marquise Cut Diamond All-In-One Engagement Ring - 14k White Gold Wedding
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: E - F Cuts: Marquise, Baguette, & Round Brilliant Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
and 32 round cut diamonds on the frame and shoulders. This design ring is striking and intriguing
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Semi-Mount Halo Ring, 18 Karat Fits Oval with Diamonds Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamond Accents Total Carats: .29ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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.