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Set in 18K White Gold, 5.61 carats Aquamarine, Tanzanite Diamond Cocktail RIng
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Aquamarine is 5.61 carats. The weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.57 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats 16 Round Cut Multi Colored Sapphires = 1.87 carats 2 Pear Cut Yellow Sapphires = 0.41 carats 6
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 4.89 carat Aquamarine, Multi Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Aquamarine is 4.89 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold

5.09 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Magnificent Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a Beautiful 5.09ct Pear shaped
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring Weighing 3.36 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
weighing 0.65 carats Diamond quality G VS New Ring One of a kind ring Ring size 6 In Stock Ring can be
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Retro 40s Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond cocktail ring (circa 1940s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Women s 3.47ct Oval Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
x 6 mm - Carat Weight: 3.47 - 6 Aquamarines: - Cut: Pear - Dimensions: 5 x 3.8 x 2.5 mm each
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring. The ring features a center pear-shaped blue sapphire with
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Early 2000s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.43ct Tanzanite w Round Pear Shape Diamond Accents 14k Solid Gold Oval 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This funky ring features a stunning vibrant Tanzanite in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamond Accents. This
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Toi-Et-Moi Marquise Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier toi-et-moi diamond crossover ring set in 18k yellow gold. The phrase
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1990s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.90ctw Diamond and Emerald Three Stone Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
everyday luxury. Stones: emerald, 1 stone oval cut 6 x 4 mm approximately .40 carat diamonds, 2 stones
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.27 carats Zambian Emerald Cabochon, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald cabochon is 4.27 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without any
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Authentic Georgian 1760s 3-Stone Diamond Engagement 14k Yellow Gold Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds as follows: One Pear Rose Cut Diamond Measurements: 7.70 x 5.80 x 2.00 mm Weight: .40 carat Color
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Nina Zhou Aquamarine Diamond Cherry Blossom Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Capture the essence of spring with the Aquamarine Diamond Cherry Blossom Ring. This design features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring features 3.25 carats of G-H VS-SI pear, marquise, and round diamonds, and 2.82
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Gaia Moghul Ring Chrysoprase Ruby Band 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cariter Mughal ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1990). Carved
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Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified, 2.03ct Natural Fancy Green-Yellow Cushion cut diamond ring 18kt
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, 22 pieces Rose Cut Marquise Diamond: 0.217 carats, 6 pieces Rose Cut Pear Diamond: 0.350 carats, 6
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 8.77 carats Zambian Emerald Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 8.77 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without any
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 7.66 carats Ethiopian Opal, Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Opal is 7.66 carats. The Opal is of Ethiopian origin. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 12.59 carat Tanzanite Cabochon, Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tanzanite & Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Zambian Emerald Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
is of Zambian origin. The weight of the Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds is 0.93 carats. Other Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Amethyst Diamond Ring 10 Karat Gold Pearl Cut Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage amethyst & diamond cocktail ring, crafted in 10 karat yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Pink Sapphires Yellow Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphires & Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

McTeigue Natural Brown Diamond Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
By McTeigue
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 McTeigue Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring, centrally set with a Natural color
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Large Chatham Crystal Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Huge stunning Chatham Emerald and diamond ring 14k yellow gold. This magnificent large ring
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s David Webb Colored Diamond Fireworks Ring
By David Webb
Located in San Antonio, TX
18 kt. gold trifurcated ring set with pear and oval yellow and brown diamonds, with white diamond
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Vintage 1970s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, white Ethiopian Opal, Blue Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
& Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped cabochon Opal is 6.67 carats. The Opal is of Ethiopian origin and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.32ct Bluish Violet Oval Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring – GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
intuition, wisdom, and emotional insight. Two pear-shaped white diamonds (0.60 carats total, G color, VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Dia...

CarreraYCarrera 18kt. Gold Ring with 1.65Ct. Oval Blue Sapphire, Ruby Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
stones in the setting. Ring Size 6 3/4 Sizing may be available Total Diamond weight 0.39 carats Total
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

CarreraYCarrera 18kt Gold Ring with 1.65Ct Oval Blue Sapphire, Ruby and Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
stones in the setting. Ring Size 6 3/4 Sizing may be available Total Diamond weight 0.39 carats Total
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold 1.43ct Pink Sapphire 0.54ct Diamond Swirly Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
(yellow gold plated onto the 18K solid white gold). The total carat weight of the 6 pear cut diamonds
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20th Century Hong Kong Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Rubellite Cabochon, Ethiopian Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Rubellite cabochon is 20.90 carats. The weight of the Ethiopian
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Rubies trillion Rose cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds weight is 1.66 carats. Net 18K White Gold weight is 4.22 grams. The Gross weight of the Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Studio Rêves Handcrafted Giant Elephant Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
: 0.23cts Pearl Weight: 0.21 cts Ring Size: 6 US (Resizing can be done) IGI Certification can be done on
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...

Mid Century 1960 Mughal Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with 33.68 Cts Gems
Located in Miami, FL
. At the sides, with four pear faceted cut (4 x 5 x 3mm) of red rubies, 1.72 carats. Twelve pear
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Ring with Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold 1 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k yellow gold Ring with Pear & Round shaped Diamonds. Stamped 14k and weighs 8 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Temple St. Clair Dangle Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 122.64 Ctw Diamonds And Gems
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds. It is fitted with a toggle-ring security lock. Note: We are offering in our other listings, the
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1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...

1960s Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1960s Retro Emerald with Diamonds and 14K White Gold Necklace. Features a 2.5 carat Tear Drop
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Bvlgari Allegra White Gold Multi Stone Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
emerald cut blue topaz. The ring is set with 21 round brilliant cut diamonds estimated at 1.50 carats
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Allegra White Gold Multi Stone Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
emerald cut blue topaz. The ring is set with 21 round brilliant cut diamonds estimated at 1.50 carats
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.52 Carat Certified Yellow Pear Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Details The pear cut diamond is 0.52 carats, and is a P Colour (light yellow) and is I1 clarity grades
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 0.70 Carat Pear and Fancy Yellow Diamond Vintage 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Exquisitely forged in 18 carat white and yellow gold, this gorgeous contemporary engagement ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yell...

2.01 Carat Natural Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous natural yellow pear shape diamond in a platinum and 18k yellow gold ring. Weight: 7.38
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 0.70 Carat Pear and Fancy Yellow Diamond Vintage 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
stunning certified 0.70 carat pear shape diamond with an eye-catching certified natural light fancy yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary ADGL Certified 1.15 Carat Light Fancy Yellow Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
certified 1.15 carat fancy yellow pear cut diamond with twelve bead set round brilliant diamonds glistening
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Cut Pink Sapphire Green Sapphire Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
: 53 (US size: 6 3/4) 18 carats yellow gold, 750/1000th One of a kind ring!
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2010s French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Pear Cut Brilliant Diamond Chevron Style Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The captivating 18 carat gold Marcia Ring holds a gorgeous pear cut diamond in the apex of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.01 Carat Certified Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond and 0.42 Carat Engagement Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
certified 1.01 carat fancy intense yellow pear shape diamond encompassed by a glittering border of round
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.91 Carat GIA Certified Pear Shaped Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.91ctw I/SI2 GIA certified Pear shaped diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold setting. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
available) Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 6 Round Diamonds 1 Pear Shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary ADGL 0.97 Carat Certified Pear Shaped Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly forged in 18 carat yellow gold, this exquisite contemporary ring boasts a stunning ADGL
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified Pear Cut Diamond Contemporary 18 Carat Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly forged in 18 carat yellow gold, this exquisite contemporary ring boasts a stunning IGI
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified 0.52 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Lotus Two Ring Set
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat yellow gold, this darling contemporary engagement ring set features a graceful
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Rubelite Diamonds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Paris, FR
brilliant and pear cut diamonds. Total weight of the diamonds : approx 0.70 carat. 18K yellow gold, 750
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.65ctw Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 6
Located in Holtsville, NY
sapphires totaling 0.34 carats. The ring is further accented with diamonds, enhancing the brilliance and
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2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold High Level Morganite and Diamond Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
examples of it on our Site. And this beautifully clear 9.01 carats Morganite Pear Cut Stone measures
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2010s Australian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 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.