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1 Carat Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00 Carat Round Cut F-H SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K White Gold for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.00 Carat Round Cut GH-SI Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.00 Carat Round Cut F-H SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.00 Carat Round Cut F-H SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.00 Carat Round Cut F-H SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.00 Carat Round Cut F-H SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.00 Carat Round Cut F-H SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.00 Carat Round Cut F-H SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00 Carat Round Cut F-H SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mixed Shape Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold, 9.75 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Color: G Clarity: VS1 Total Carat Weight: 9.75 Carats Length: 7 inches Clasp Type: Box Clasp
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2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mixed Shape Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold, 6.75 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Color: G Clarity: VS1 Total Carat Weight: Approx. 6.75 Carats Length: 7 inches Clasp Type
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2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Wire Diamond-Studded Round Ends with Round Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, US
, minimalist design is enhanced by two stunning diamond-studded round ends, featuring a total of .50 carats of
Category

2010s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.40 carats 18 Karat White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
, where the allure of radiant Rubies meets the timeless beauty of diamonds. At its heart lies a
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2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dual Brilliance 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a striking combination of emerald-cut and round brilliant diamonds. The open-band design creates a
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

10.99 Carat Diamond Tennis Mesh Bracelet G-H VS-SI1 7.25 Inches by Tamir Merkaba
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
inspire and delight. A Gift of Radiant Elegance This 10.99 carat diamond tennis mesh bracelet, with its
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

EGL Certificate 1.12 Carat Princess Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
, SI1, EGL# AS 1200551 2 Princess cut diamonds Approx. .40cts total F, VS2 to SI1 Size 7 and sizable
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Late 20th Century Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste .68ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
shines a captivating 0.73 carat round brilliant-cut diamond, graded H color and VS1 clarity, offering a
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2010s Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Star Statement Ring, 3.50 Carats, c. 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
, accented by a crisp outline of baguette-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 3.50 carats. The baguette
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 C.T.W Multi-Shape Combo Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
displays. A stunning 7 Carat worth of Cushion, Asscher, Marquise, Oval, and Radiant cut diamonds are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified .75 Carat Yellow Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Yellow and white diamond engagement ring. Natural fancy intense radiant cut yellow rectangular
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.1 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Oval Diamond Band 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
features ethically sourced, certified natural diamonds hand-set to perfection for a radiant, lasting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.1 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Oval Diamond Band 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
features ethically sourced, certified natural diamonds hand-set to perfection for a radiant, lasting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
diamond engagement ring, handcrafted in luminous 18K white gold. The exquisite natural cushion-cut center
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.65tcw Natural Baguette-Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💎 Product Description: Eternal brilliance meets modern sophistication in this 1.65 carat Diamond
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2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy 1.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Target Dangle Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
up these 14k white gold radiant dangle earrings. Each dangle has a cluster of 7 round diamonds in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.80tcw Natural Baguette Round-Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💎 Product Description: Eternally elegant and effortlessly radiant, this 0.80 carat Diamond Half
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2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.8ct Natural Round-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
, a double halo of meticulously set natural round-cut diamonds creates an illusion of grandeur
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.1ct Natural Baguette Round-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
carat Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring is a modern masterpiece that radiates timeless luxury
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
intricate design, 26 round and 22 baguette-cut diamonds are meticulously set in a combination of prong and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.06ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. Encircling the center stone is a scintillating halo of natural round-cut diamonds, totaling approximately
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

2.5ct Marquise-Cut AAA Tanzanite Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Stones: Approx. 2mm natural round-cut Diamonds E color, VS clarity – radiant, ethical, and enduring
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
: Baguette Total Carat Weight: 1.45 CT Number of Diamonds: 7 Setting Style: Prong Average Color: F-G Average
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2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Total Carat Weight: 1.45 CT Number of Diamonds: 7 Setting Style: Prong Average Color: F-G Average
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2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.85ct Round-Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold – Brilliance
Located in Jaipur, RJ
gold, this captivating piece features a 0.85ct natural round-cut center diamond, carefully selected for
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.16 Carat GIA Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous platinum engagement ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified radiant cut
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20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Diamond 0.40 Carats 18KT White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication: our 3 Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.40 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication: our 3 Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.40 Carats 18KT Rose Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication: our 3 Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

IGI Certified 14K White Gold 8.0 Carat Diamond Riviera Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Regal and radiant with 8 carats of round cut diamonds, this 18.0-inch necklace secures with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.72 Carat GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Halo Necklace, Platinum 18K
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut, GIA certified Halo Diamonds: 0.14 carat fancy yellow diamonds Outer Halo Diamonds: 0.22 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Composite and Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
, 38 baguette diamonds and 12 princess-cut diamonds harmoniously unite, boasting a total weight of half
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Pear Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
cluster. With a total weight of 1/2 carat, these diamonds shimmer with a mesmerizing allure. The H-I color
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
delicate constellation of ~0.13ct natural round-cut diamonds (VS clarity, G color), each meticulously hand
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

LEGACY 180 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Tennis Necklace Natural Diamond
Located in Mumbai, IN
A creation so rare, it defies replication — this exquisite 180-carat diamond ensemble features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

2.24 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a row of eight light fancy yellow radiant cut diamonds slightly over 1.0-carat each (VS clarity
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2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 3, 18 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
a daisy ring, it is set in the center with 8 claws of a brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by 8
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

LEGACY 180 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Tennis Necklace Natural Diamond
Located in Mumbai, IN
-carat bracelet, composed of radiant cushion cut diamonds in a natural gradient from Fancy Light Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

4.80 Carat Bezel-Set Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamonds, totaling 4.80 carats, dance along your wrist. Each diamond is cradled in a cozy bezel
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2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 14K White Gold, 6.65 Carats
Located in New York, NY
rubies accented by sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds. Totaling approximately 6.65 carats of fine
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2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

2ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. The center stone is beautifully framed by a halo of approx. 0.80ct natural round-cut diamonds (G color
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Wire Square Bracelet with Round Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, US
design is enhanced by two stunning diamond-studded square ends, featuring a total of .38 carats of
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2010s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA-Certified 0.33ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Unisex Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
of understated luxury and lasting elegance. At its center gleams a 0.33ct natural emerald-cut diamond
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2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA-Certified 1ct Natural Oval-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring – 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💎 Product Description: A dazzling symphony of light and luxury — this Oval-Cut Diamond Halo
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2ct Natural Oval-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
/ Clarity: E Color, VS Clarity Side Stones: Approx. 0.90ct Natural Round-Cut Diamonds (E/VS) Total Carat
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1ct Natural Oval-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring – 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💎 Product Description: Where timeless artistry meets modern brilliance — this Oval-Cut Diamond
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.6ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. Encircling the ruby is a radiant halo of natural baguette and round-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.45
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Gold Cushion-Cut Orange Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Total Diamond Weight: 0.71 Carats Jewelry Setting: Prong Diamond Cut: Round Gender: Female Ring Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

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7 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 7 carat radiant cut diamond you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 46 antique edition and 536 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 7 carat radiant cut diamond may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. 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. Creating a 7 carat radiant cut diamond has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mark Broumand, Roman Malakov and J. Birnbach are consistently popular. A 7 carat radiant cut diamond can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 517 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a radiant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 7 carat radiant cut diamond, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 7 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond?

Prices for a 7 carat radiant cut diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $724 and can go as high as $2,500,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $28,750.

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.