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2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold This captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 18k Rose Gold This captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round Brilliant .62ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .62ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring 0.55 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
diamonds are round brilliant cuts, .55 total carats, i to j color, Si clarity. The ring measures 2.2mm
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire 1.28 TCW Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 10.9 Grams Stone: Sapphire (2-2.25 mm) & Approx 1.28 TCW (0.01-0.03 ct) Diamond Face of
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5, 89 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
: Ruby 5,89 ct - Diamond 0.50 total carats RING SIZE: US 7,5 - IT 16 - FR 56 - UK N, Resizable on request
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 3.52 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

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

An exquisite certified 5, 77 carats of emerald and diamonds on ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
3,74 ct and round and baguettes cut diamonds of 2 ct F/VS( top quality) . Handcrafted by artisan
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2.9 Ct Micro Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Hanging Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
2.9 Ct Micro Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Hanging Diamond Ring Size 7 750 for 18 K gold
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.9 Ct Micro Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Hanging Diamond Ring Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
1.9 Ct Micro Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Hanging Diamond Ring Size 6.5 750 for 18 K gold
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone and Diamond Ring Size 5.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone and Diamond Ring Size 5- This lovely ring features six oval
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

5.11 Ct Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.53 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
5.11 Ct Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.53 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold This ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Beauvince Triple Row Almost Eternity Pave Ring 1.03 Ct Diamonds in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
be sized a little if needed. Diamond Shape: Round Total Diamond Weight: 1.03 ct Diamond Color: F - G
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3/5 Ctw Criss Cross Diamond Ring, Statement Ring, 14K Solid Gold, Pave, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
let us know your gold color preference and ring size through inbox message Total Diamond Weight: 0.60
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

5.11 Ct Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.53 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
5.11 Ct Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.53 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold This ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

TJD 0.22 CT Blue Sapphire Diamond 14KT White Gold Anniversary Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and 5 blue sapphire set in prong setting. The total weight is 0.22 Carat and it shines in H-I
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2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.4 CT Royal Blue Sapphire 1.4 CT Diamond Snake Crossover Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Snake Bypass Ring in 18 Karat White Gold. The
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Stunning Diamond and Ruby Antique Ring Size 5 1/4"
By Tara Shaw
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lady's ruby and diamond ring set in 18 Karat yellow gold. Contemporary style. Featuring a pair of
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Diamond Band 1.38 Carat F VVS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Six Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring with Channel Set Band. The Center Diamond is a
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2010s American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

18k Rose Gold Petite Jenna Halo Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five (5) 2.5 mm round diamond encircled by a halo of 1 mm diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14k Yellow Gold Petite Jenna Halo Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five (5) 2.5 mm round diamond encircled by a halo of 1 mm diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Rose Gold Petite Jenna Halo Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five (5) 2.5 mm round diamond encircled by a halo of 1 mm diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14k White Gold Petite Jenna Halo Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five (5) 2.5 mm round diamond encircled by a halo of 1 mm diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k White Gold Petite Jenna Halo Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five (5) 2.5 mm round diamond encircled by a halo of 1 mm diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Petite Jenna Halo Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five (5) 2.5 mm round diamond encircled by a halo of 1 mm diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Channel-Set Diamond Band Ring Size 5 #23463
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Channel-Set Diamond Band Ring Size 5 This sparkling band features ten round
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20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 5 Row Diamond Band Ring Size 6.75 #23744
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold 5 Row Diamond Band Ring Size 6.75 This lovely band features 43 round brilliant cut
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20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 ct moissanite 14k gold engagement ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
1 ct moissanite 14k gold engagement ring. Moissanite gold ring. Round moissanite gold ring. Vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1 ct moissanite 14k gold engagement ring
1 ct moissanite 14k gold engagement ring
$588 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Opal and Diamonds 14k Gold Ring. Round Halo Opal Gold Ring!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Halo Opal Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold. Opal gold ring. Opal engagement ring. Round opal
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2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

0.5 ct moissanite 14k gold engagement ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct moissanite 14k gold engagement ring. Moissanite gold ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.2 gr
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.5 ct moissanite 14k gold engagement ring.
0.5 ct moissanite 14k gold engagement ring.
$720 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Double halo 1.5 ct moissanite engagement ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Double halo 1.5 ct moissanite engagement ring. Twisted Halo Round Cut Moissanite Engagement Or
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.5 ct solitaire moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct solitaire moissanite 14k gold ring. Six prong set round brilliant cut moissanite ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.5 ct solitaire moissanite 14k gold ring
0.5 ct solitaire moissanite 14k gold ring
$558 Sale Price / item
40% Off
0.5 ct solitaire moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct solitaire moissanite 14k gold ring. Six prong set round brilliant cut moissanite ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.5 ct solitaire moissanite 14k gold ring
0.5 ct solitaire moissanite 14k gold ring
$558 Sale Price / item
40% Off
3 Ct Natural Zambian Emeralds and 1.2 Ct Diamond Ring in 14 karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut round diamonds which has amazing sparkle Total diamond weight approximately 1.2 ct Ring size
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.52 Ct Natural Diamond Wedding Band Ring Open Adjustable 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Round Brilliant SI/H Diamond Cuff Band Ring 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry Diamonds are a universal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mauboussin 18kt old Ring with 8.56 ct. Unheated Burma Sapphire Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Braintree, GB
surrounded by an intricate pavé of round brilliant-cut diamonds, which extend along the bifurcated shoulders
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21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold – 2.65 ct
By Hakimi s Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
: 0.60 ct round brilliant-cut diamonds -Diamond Quality: G/H color, SI2/I1 clarity -Metal: 14k white
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14kt. white gold 23.10 ct. jade diamond cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 14kt. white gold jade diamond cluster ring. Made in Circa. 1970's Hallmarked with 585
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Vintage 1970s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.06 Ct. Diamond Wrap Ring Solid 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.06 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOUR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold and 5 Diamond Band Ring Size 8 #21122
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and 5 Diamond Band Ring Size 8 This sparkling band features five round brilliant
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20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.29 Ct Natural Brilliant Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring Pear Shape Size 6.75, 18KG
Located in New York, NY
4.29 Ct Natural Brilliant cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in Pear Shape Size 6.75 in 18 Karat White gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5 #20516
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 5 This sparkling wedding band features five
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20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Meghna Jewels Round Emerald Diamond Halo Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
& .06 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other complimenting pieces. The ring is a size 7 and may be
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring 3.01-ct GIA Report
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling diamond emerald platinum ring. This timeless ring has a classic three stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.25 Ct Natural Diamond Two Flower Bypass Cocktail Ring Size6 in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Ct Natural Diamond Two Flower Bypass Cocktail Ring in Size 6 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold A
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

1940 Ring 0.1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Gold featuring natural old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 2.75 mm x 2 mm deep / ca 0.1 ct , color ca. G
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Men s 14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Ct Treated Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
that exudes sophistication. With 66 round, natural diamonds totaling 1.5 carats, the ring boasts a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

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5 Ct Round Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 5 ct round diamond rings. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 225 vintage versions or 1888 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 5 ct round diamond rings to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary 5 ct round diamond rings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by LB Exclusive, Tiffany Co. and Mark Broumand are consistently popular. There are many round cut, oval cut and uncut 5 ct round diamond rings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 5 ct round diamond rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 5 Ct Round Diamond Rings?

Prices for 5 ct round diamond rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $926,678, while 5 ct round diamond rings, on average, fetch $1,812.

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.