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Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Pendant Necklace 14k Round Cut .34ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carats: .18ctw Cut: Round
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat Diamond Engraved Mom in Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
glittering round cut diamonds inlay the heart shape. A box chain with a spring ring clasp complete this
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

1.10ctw Round Cut Blue Topaz Diamond Ring, 14k Rose Gold Bypass Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 1.00ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI2 Color: F Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.10ctw Total Carats
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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Rose Gold

.75ctw Round Cut Synthetic Emerald Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Halo Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
(yellow and white) Stone Information: Synthetic Emerald Color: Green Cut: Round Carat: 0.50ct
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace, 14k Round Cut .24ctw Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

New Round Brilliant Cut Diamond-Accented Ring 14k White Gold Illusion Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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White Gold

Keepsake Diamond Wedding Rings Yellow Gold 10k Round .20ctw Bride Groom Bands
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Round Brilliant & Single Set's Total Carats: 0.20ctw Bride's Rings' Measurements: Face Height (north
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

Palais Sapphire Diamond Ringdant Platinum Pendant Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
only. GIA # 6177249074 16 round diamonds F VS .64TW 32 tapered baguette diamonds F VS 1.75cts Size 6
Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Eternity Circle Pendant Necklace, 14k Round 1/2ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1/2ctw Cut: Round
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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Diamond, White Gold

18K Rose Gold 1/5 Carat Diamond Citrine Sapphire Gemstone Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, comprised of a unique motif of round white diamonds and 12x10mm round heat-treated orange sapphires all in
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Diamond Oval Bar Necklace, 14k Round Brilliant .22ct Adjust Length
Located in Greensboro, NC
- H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.22ctw Attached Pendant Measurements Tall (from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Small Emerald Pear Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on the prongs. All our rings are standard U.S size: Size 7. Earring: 32 Round Diamonds = 0.24 ct
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

David Karmeli 18 Carat Marble Multi-Color Gold and Diamond Suite
Located in London, GB
earrings all made in 18 carat multicolour gold with a satin finish marbling design and fancy diamond set
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern More Jewelry

Materials

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

Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 14 Karat Oval Cut 2.48 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 2.25ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Size: 10.1mm X 8mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold 18k .12 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: VS1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.12ctw
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20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Turquoise Halo Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Gold Round Rose
Located in Torrance, CA
0.03 carat old mine cut diamonds. The total diamond weight is estimated at 0.96 carats (estimated at I
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Amethyst, Tanzanite, and Diamond Halo Pendant, 14 Karat 3.75 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
round cut diamond accents with a combined 1.20 carat total weight forms a shimmering ring around the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Medium Emerald Baguette Circle Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
= 0.24 ct 32 Emerald Stones = 2.40 ct Length: 0.60 inches / Width: 0.60 inches Ring: 48 Round Diamonds
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Effy 1.32 Carat Oval Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Milgrain
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: I1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.17ctw Total Carats: 1.32ctw Pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rare Chopard Happy Diamonds Ladies Watch, 18 Karat Gold 3.48 Carat Serviced B&P
By Chopard
Located in Greensboro, NC
bracelet of high purity 18k white gold, both outlined in natural diamonds. Five round cut diamonds with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Necklace, 14 Karat Marquise Cut .41 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Marquise Color: E Clarity: SI2 Natural Diamond Accents Carats: .09ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G
Category

20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 18K Pink Gold Ring with 2.05ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Clarity grade: VVS2-VS1 Cut grade: VG 32 diamond side stones of total: 0.42 ct. Shape: Round Brilliant
Category

2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/10 Ctw Diamond Inlaid Cross Dog Tag Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
unmatched brilliance. The glistening diamonds, intricately set to total a 1/10 carat with H-I color and I1
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Vintage Natural Emerald Diamond Earring and Ring Jewelry Set in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
emeralds and over carats in baguette and round cut diamonds. Beautifully sorted with the quintessential
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Arrow Shaped Diamond Necklace, Rose Gold, Arrow to Your Heart
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: Round Brillant Diamond Total Weight: .32 ct Diamond Clarity: VS2 (Excellent, Eye Clean) Diamond Color
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.43ctw Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Heating Color: Red Cut: Oval Carats: 1.25ctw Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G - H Cut
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

Diamond Circle Earrings, 10K White Gold, Diamond Dangle Earrings, Circle Dangle
Located in McLeansville, NC
dangles set with single cut round diamonds weighing approximately .12 total carats, suspended from thin
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Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Gold Sphere Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond 18 Karat Gold Sphere Necklace. Featuring 32 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds approximately 0.64
Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Marquise .83ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - I1 Color: H - J Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.35ctw Total Carats
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

0.32ctw Diamond V Hoop Earrings, 14KT White Gold, Length 3/4 Inch, Small Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .32 total carats and with a latch closure. Stones
Category

1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring Wedding Band, 14k Marquise .80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: VS1 Natural Diamond Accents Carats: .45ctw Cuts: Baguette & Round Brilliant Color: G - H
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

United States Marines Sergeant Major Ring, 10k Gold Military Diamonds .28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS2 Color: F - G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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10k Gold

White Gold Quartz Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Square Cushion 1.45ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
) Natural Diamonds Carats: .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I1 Total Carats: 1.45ctw
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Emerald Small Classic Oval Stud Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. All our rings are standard U.S size: Size 7. Earring: 32 Round Diamonds = 0.20 ct 2 Emerald Stones
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Ruby Small Classic Pear Stud Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.49 total carats of SI-H Quality white diamonds and 1.13 total carats of ruby stones. The ring is
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

New .33ctw Princess Cut Black Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver Cluster Halo Men s
Located in Greensboro, NC
- I; Black Cuts: Princess & Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.33ctw Face Height (north to south
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Asprey and Guldag Diamond 14k Rose Gold Necklace
By Asprey
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Asprey and Guldag Diamond 14k Rose Gold Necklace. Featuring 32 round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

LB Exclusive 14k White Gold 0.15 Ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
from glittering round cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.15 carats. Suspended from a 17.5” chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Carrera y Carrera 30.97ctw Rectangle Cut Blue Topaz Diamond Ring 18k Gold 8
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Rectangle Size: 18.4mm x 14.1mm Carat: 30.72ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: VS1 Color: F Cut: Round
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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18k Gold

9.02 Carat Multi-Gemstone Lariat Drop Necklace 18k Gold Topaz Morganite Amethyst
Located in Greensboro, NC
- SI2 (blue) Color: G - I; Blue Cut: Round Brilliant White Diamonds’ Carats: 0.18ctw Blue Diamonds
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20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Go...

Le Vian Diamond Butterfly Heart Pendant Necklace Sterling Gold 925 14k
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Chocolate
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

"Blue Moons" Toggle Necklace in White Gold with 2.40ct Sapphire Drops + Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
all full-cut flyspecks. We counted 32 stones with a diamond weight of no more than 0.15 carats
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

BRUNO GUIDI 1960 Enameled Clips-On Earrings 18Kt Gold With 2.16 Cts In Diamonds
By Bruno Guidi
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mount in pave settings, with 54 European round cut diamonds, with an estimate total weight of
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

David Yurman Petite Albion Topaz and Diamond Pendant Necklace Ster Halo
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
square Natural Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.17ctw Pendant: 13/16" (20.1mm) tall
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver

White Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 14k Oval Cut .90ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Oval Color: Red Natural Diamonds Carats: .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS2 - SI1
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

GOLAY FILS STAHL 1905 Edwardian Enameled Miniature Watch 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
gold, enameled and diamonds set in platinum. Ring on top. Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 52
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian Art Nouveau 1900 Scarab Brooch Gold Silver Diamonds And Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mount in flush settings, with 32 mixed old rose cuts natural diamonds, 1.60 carats, white-gray
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...

Modernist 1970 Rock Quartz Clip-On Earrings in 18k Gold with 1.68ct Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
mount with a pave setting of 28 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.68 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mabe Pearl Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold, Pendant, Oval Mabe Pearl East to West
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Weight: .07 carat Diamond Clarity: VS2 (Excellent, Eye Clean) Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet 1960 Paris Complete Boxed Suite 18Kt Gold 62.56 Cts Diamonds Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
, are set with 64 calibrated rounds brilliants cuts diamonds, 2.56 Carats, E/F color, VS-2 clarity. The
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.25 Ct. Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Peacock Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx.) Accent Gemstones II Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: French Cut Number: 32 Weight: 0.90 Carat (approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

1.27 Carat Round Color Change Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring Platinum
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Genuine Color Change Sapphire Treatment: Heating Cut: Round Carat: 1.03ct
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.20 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
- SI1 Color: F - G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 2.20ctw Face Height (north to south): 5/32
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20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin 32 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
32 carats. Six baguette cut diamonds estimated to weigh 0.75 carats. UK finger size N.5, US size
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

4.56 Carat Pink Morganite Round Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
the central gem are 32 natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, collectively weighing about 0.13 ct
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.23 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum Women s Eternity Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
white diamonds that beautifully encircle the band’s perimeter. This ring is a size 4 1/4 - 4 1/2
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20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.51 Carat Round Cut Black and White Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Women s
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 5, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $30 fee. Once a ring is re-sized, we
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black 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.