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Pomellato 18K Yellow + Rose Gold Wide Band Ring with Champagne Colored Diamonds
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Gold Rim. This ring is wonderfully Heavyweight, with 32 Grams of solid 18K Yellow and Rose Gold, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 2.09ctt Pink Sapphire with Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
oval pink sapphire, GIA certified heat. Complimented by 32 round brilliant diamonds, 0.68 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Black Star Sapphire Diamond Ring, 14k Oval Cabochon 6.20ctw Men s
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat: 6.00ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: M Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.20ctw Total
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20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ever Us Diamond Bypass Ring, White Gold 14k 3/4ctw Two-Stone
By Ever Us
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 3/4ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Color: Grey Size: 7.1mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Retro Solitaire Engagement Ring -14k Rd .10ct Vintage Ribbed
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1950s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s
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Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Platinum Akoya Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 18k 900 Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 900 Platinum Stone Information Genuine Akoya Pearls Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .04ctw Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Five-Stone Men s Ring 14k Rnd .35ctw Nugget Channel Wedding
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .35ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Pave Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 10k Rd 1.00ctw Scallop Edge Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Single Color: F - G
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman 6.17ctw Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver, Ring Size 7
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
approximately 5.95 carats diamonds, 32 stones round brilliant cut 1.1 mm approximately .22 total carats G
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Early 2000s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring, 14k Emerald Cut 1.87ctw East-West Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carats: .16ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 1.87ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

EFFY Ruby Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Halo Ring Yellow Gold 14k Marq.93ctw
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .28ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Men s Ring - 10k Oval
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Color: Black Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tourmaline Ring with Rubies and Diamonds-18 Karat Yellow Gold, c. 1940 s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sections of two each are 16 old European cut diamonds having an estimated total weight of .32 carats with a
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring, 14k Trillion Cut 1.33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond Carat: .03ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity: SI2 Total Carats: 1.33ctw Style
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Men s Ring - 14k .36ctw Three-Stone Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubelite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys
Located in Hong Kong, HK
stone enveloped by luscious flower motifs with 222 pink sapphires totaling 4.81 carats, 45 diamonds
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...

Guy Henry Coral Dragon Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.32 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
settings, with 88 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.32 carats, white colorless F/G, VS-2 clarity. Coral
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Late 20th Century American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k .18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Size: 7.8mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Ring 14k White Gold 2.12 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Transparent Saturation: Moderate Measurement: 8.42 x 6.41 x 4.05 mm 32 Round Brilliant Diamonds: 0.32 Ctw (G-H
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2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Marquise Cut .44ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Green Natural Diamonds Carats: .09ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: I1 - I2 Total
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Apple Green Jade Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Starburst Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Green color, weighing approximately 2.35 carats. Surrounded by a starburst pattern of 32 prong-set round
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Color Diamond Baroque Design Statement Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Dilys
Located in Hong Kong, HK
your jewelry collection. The 0.95-carat fancy color diamond centrestone is mixed in harmony with 32
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2010s Hong Kong Baroque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring 14k Gold 4.75 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round Diamonds & 10 Baguette Diamonds: 0.50 Carats (Color: I-J, Clarity: VS-SI) Total Carat Weight: 4.75
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise Cabochon Cut 12 x 10 MM 2.20-2.50 Carats, Four Marquise Turquoise, 32 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS2
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold

Diamond Emerald Ring 14k Yellow Gold 2.12 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
6.61 x 4.39 mm 32 Round Brilliant Diamonds: 0.32 Ctw (G-H/VS-SI) Total Carat Weight: 2.12 Ring Size: 6
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2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Oval Cut .32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carats: .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .32ctw Style
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring, 14k Marquise Cut .93ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Marquise Carat: 0.78ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: I1 Color: I - J Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.15ctw
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Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Oval Cut 2.70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Carat: 1.70ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Size: 8 mm x 6 mm Natural Diamonds Carats: 1.00ctw
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

White Gold Ruby Diamond Band 14k Oval Marq 1.86ctw Graduated Five-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 1.86ctw
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Gold

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White 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

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Triplet Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Opal Triplet Cut: Oval Cabochon Size: 12mm x 9.9mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald Ring 18k White Gold 3.21 TCW Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
7.12 x 3.98 mm 32 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: 0.717 Ctw (F-G/VS) Total Carat Weight: 3.217 Ring Size
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring, 18k Marquise Cut 1.72ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
2.53 Certified by: GIA Report Number: 2215999923 Natural Diamonds Carats: .70ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Vintage 6ct Aquamarine Diamond Ring Marquise Cut 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
(estimated at 6 0carats), accented with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds that total an estimated 1 carat
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco American 1940 Gorgeous Platinum Eternity Ring 2.80 Cts Caliber Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
clarity Channel setting with 24 caliber straight steps cut baguettes, 1.20 carats. Pave setting, with 32
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Five-Stone Ring, 14k Marquise Cut 1.08ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Purple Natural Diamonds Carats: .08ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: I1 - I2
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Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Kabana Tanzanite, Opal Inlay, Diamond Ring Yellow Gold, 14k Oval 1.94ctw
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carats: .42ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Glamorous 9.53ct Rubellite, Quartz and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
mesmerizing pinkish-red hue that captivates. Surrounding the rubellite are 32 radiant round-cut diamonds with
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Palladium Sapphire Diamond Ring 950 Oval Cut 2.26ctw East-West Set Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carats: .03ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI2 Total Carats: 2.26ctw Style
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Palladium

Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring, 14k Oval 1.94ctw Cathedral Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Yellow Size: 8mm x 6mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .34ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I / M - N
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Brilliant Cut 0.31ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Tiffany Setting Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
& Co. Model-0.31ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Number- 32****** Accompanied
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Crossover Ring - 14k Pear .70ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Pear Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New .33ctw Princess Cut Black Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver Men s Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
- I; Black Cuts: Princess & Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.33ctw Face Height (north to south
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Halo Ring, 14k Oval Cut 3.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carats: .80ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: 3.10ctw Style
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Ring, 14k Oval Cut 7.40ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Solitaire's Size: 13mm x 10.8mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .55ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Certified Marquise Diamond with Emerald and Sapphire Art Deco Style Halo Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning halo ring sparkles in lustrous 18k white gold and features a marquise shaped diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

ART DECO 1925 Fabulous Snake Ring In Platinum And 6.47 Ctw Diamonds Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
millegrain flush settings, with 100 calibrated European round cut diamonds, 3.50 carats, white colorless F/G
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

5.2 Ct. Crystal Australian Opal and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 32 Weight: 0.58 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring is ready to deliver!  An attractive ring box
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
approx. 0.70 carat central bezel set blue sapphire. The rest of the ring’s top contains shimmering round
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with 1.58 ct Total Amethyst and Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
natural amethyst 0.08 carat of side diamonds (32 round brilliant cut diamonds, G-H color, VS2-SI1 clarity
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant Flanders Cut Diamond Halo Engagement 18K Ring, Center 1.05 Ct D, VS2 GIA
Located in Honolulu, HI
diamonds. The ring features a 1.40 mm thin shank pave' set with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds. The 48
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

La Triomphe 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 9.88 Cts In Diamonds Malachite
By La Triomphe
Located in Miami, FL
setting, with 28 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds, 0.88 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS-2
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00ctw Princess Cut Composite Diamond Ring - 14k White Gold Halo Men s 10 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: F - G Cuts: Princess & Round Brilliant Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B Milan Prototype Urchin Ring in 18Kt Gold 5.64 Cts Diamonds Moonstone
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
finish. Diamonds: Flat set with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds with a combined weight of 1.08 carats
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Early 2000s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Buckle Cluster Cocktail Band 14k Rd.45ctw EuroShankRing
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Kunzite Orange Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 1.2 – 1.9 mm. Number: 32 Weight: 0.38 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring is ready to deliver! An
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Y...

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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.