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1970s Opal and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold bypass design ring set with two 7x5mm opals and two brilliant cut diamond
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enchanting 1.25ct Fancy-Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
touch with their 0.28 carats. Finally, 6 pear-shaped diamonds totaling 0.53 carats. This ring is GIA
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 0.75 carat diamond and 0.65 carat ruby, 18 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.15ctw Diamond 3-Stone Opal Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.75 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.15ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Colored Diamond Moi et Toi Ring Estate 18k White Gold Sz 6 Band Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
mounted pear cut diamonds and accenting round brilliant cut diamonds total 2.31 carats. The white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.05ctw Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 1.85ctw Cut - Pear 0.85ct, Round 1ctw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish 1.34ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 1.34ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Dazzle and delight
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2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.58 Carat Burmese Red Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
yellow gold. The ring is centrally set with a beautiful 3.58 carat hand-cut cushion shaped Burmese ruby
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.15ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphire - Carats - 0.90ct Cut - Pear Color - Dark Blue Treatment
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.16ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.25 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.74ctw Cut - Pear Brilliant Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thierry Vendome Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Thierry Vendome
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
approximately 46-carat pear-shaped amethyst set in yellow gold and accented with round diamonds. The ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Orangy Yellow Diamond and Diamond Multi-Flower Ring
Located in Weston, MA
unusual flower bouquet ring. Ten round brilliant-cut "orangy yellow” diamonds create the flower centers
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Colombian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring AGL Certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous Colombian emerald diamond cocktail ring hand crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The 8.50
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important Fancy Vivid Yellow and White Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
each other. The yellow pear brilliant diamond weighs 3.59 carats and is described by GIA as exhibiting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Charles Krypell Morganite 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Pear Halo Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mixed pear cut morganite measuring approximately 11.0 x 8.0 mm Set with yellow prongs
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B Emerald Cabochon Cut Yellow Sapphire Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
By Marina B
Located in London, GB
shaped yellow sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds (total carat weight : 1ct approximately). It is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear-Shaped Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear-Shaped Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Circa 1950 Looking at a ring like this one
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Mid-20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings

Two-Tone Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring Weighing 1.45 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14k white and yellow gold pear shape ruby and sapphire ring with melee diamonds Ring size 6
Category

2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 2.34 carats, natural Zambian Emerald Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
treatment and is of Zambian origin. The combined Diamonds weight is 2.06 carats. Net 18K Yellow Gold weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4.03 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
, with 18K Yellow Gold prongs on the center stone. Total Diamond Weight = 2.05 carats. Ring Size is 6 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Opal and Diamond Abstract Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold white opal and diamond abstract ring. Each central opal is rub-over set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 2.42 carats, Emerald Yellow Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

10.05 carats, Ethiopian Opal, Ceylon Multi Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Opal Cabochon is 10.05 carats. The Opal cabochon is of Ethiopian
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.50 carat ruby, 0.32 carat sapphire and 0.04 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

11.70 Carat Citrine Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Stunning citrine cocktail ring. High brilliance, transparent, rich golden honey tone, pear shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

16.54 Carat Citrine Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Glamourous citrine diamond cocktail ring. High brilliance, rich golden honey tone, transparent
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Peacock Inspired Ruby Emerald Vivid Yellow Diamond Antique Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
of vivid yellow natural color diamond , the ring design has extracted its inspiration from the
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 14.49 Carat Color Change Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
white gold, with 18k yellow gold prongs on the sapphire. Total diamond weight = 1.26 carats. Ring size
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 2.02 carats, Tanzanite Diamonds Cocktail Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Tanzanite is 2.02 carats. The Tanzanite is responsibly sourced from
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

1990s Bulgari Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut diamonds, F-G color VS1 clarity, total weight approximately 0.84 carat. The ring is size 6 and
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1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...

Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Crossover Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Crossover Ring in18k Yellow Gold One Pear Shape Ruby weighing .55 carats
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 3.65 carats, Emerald, Rubellite Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 3.65 carats. The Emerald is completely natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Emerald, Pink Sapphires, Tanzanites Diamonds Band Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emeralds is 1.80 carats. The Emeralds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.43 Carat, Natural, Santa-Maria Aquamarine and Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold as well as Platinum. Aquamarines have been prized
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.90 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, transparent and a deeply saturated green Flanked by two flush set pear cut diamonds weighing approximately
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 5.30 carats, Aquamarine, Tourmaline Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Aquamarine is 5.30 carats. The weight of the shield shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold (stamped 18KG) ring set with one 8x6mm pear shaped opal surrounded by
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Wrap Around Ring 18k White/Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sparkling white diamonds beautifully set in a luxurious 18k white and yellow gold wraparound design. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k G...

Vintage Tanzanite Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats, graded E-F color, VS clarity. Crafted in yellow gold. Circa 1980s. The ring is a size 6 1/2 and
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphires And Diamonds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
natural vivid blue sapphires, with a total weight of about 1.44 carats. Diamonds: Accented at the sides
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 4.40 carats, Tanzanite, Turquoise Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tanzanite is 4.40 carats. The Tanzanite is responsibly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.25 Carat African Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Greenville, DE
The Cocktail Ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features (1) Cabochon emerald weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 1.05 carats, Rubellite, Pink Opal Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Rubellite is 1.05 carats. The weight of the Pink Opal is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 21.25 carats Morganite, Zambian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Morganite is 21.25 carats. The heart shaped Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 1.34 Carat Mixed-Cut Emerald Diamond Double Band Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
melee green emeralds and a disconnected ring of two pear shape diamonds accented by round cut white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Rose Gold, 1.99 carats Morganite Diamonds Engagement Wedding Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Morganite is 1.99 carats. The Diamonds weight is 0.61 carats. Net
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 4.15 carats, Morganite, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Morganite is 4.15 carats. The Diamonds weight is 0.24
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K White Gold, 18.94 carats Aquamarine Diamond oversized Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the Aquamarines is 18.94 carats. The Diamonds weight is 1.10 carats. Net
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 2.55 carats, Natural Zambian Emeralds Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold estate ring set with two 7.5x10mm pear shaped blue topaz and eight
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18 Karat Gold, Zambian, Natural Emerald and Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yellow Diamonds is 1.52 carats. The ring is made in Indian ring size 12 (US size 6), and can be changed
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, 5.86 carats Ceylon Pink Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the Pink Sapphires is 5.86 carats. The Pink Sapphires are of Ceylon (Sri
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.10ct Tsavorite Garnet Pink Diamond Ring set in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning Tsavorite Garnet Ring, set with pink pear shape diamonds in an 18k yellow and
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 2 Carat Heart Shape and 2.88 Carat Rose-Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
( K P1) and 2 Fancy light yellow pear shaped rose-cut diamonds VS Fancy light yellow) 2,88 carat
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Flower Platinum Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
by their beauty we created this amazing ring using 8 pear shaped diamonds in D color and VVS1/2 in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style White Diamond Red Coral Peridot Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 12.70 Carats (12.54 Grams) Cabochon Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k...

Oscar Heyman Brothers Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
carats F color VS1 clarity and 6 pear shaped rubies. Ring Size: 9.25 (can be sized)
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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6 Carat Yellow Diamond Pear Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 6 carat yellow diamond pear ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 112 vintage or 485 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 6 carat yellow diamond pear ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 6 carat yellow diamond pear ring from Roshe Jewels, DGI and Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a pear cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 6 carat yellow diamond pear ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 6 Carat Yellow Diamond Pear Ring?

On average, a 6 carat yellow diamond pear ring at 1stDibs sells for $5,999, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $724,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.