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Zoe Morgan Lakshmi Flower Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
also symbol of Anahata the heart chakra, the greatest wealth of all … love! 9k yellow gold with
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2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

9 Karat Recycled Rose Gold Diamond Signet Ring
By Ellie Air Jewellery
Located in Bridport, GB
gold with a Canadian diamond. This ring is currently size N (US 7) Please contact us if you would
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21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

9 Karat Recycled Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring
By Ellie Air Jewellery
Located in Bridport, GB
gold with a Canadian diamond. This ring is currently size N (US 7) Please contact us if you would
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21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Karat Recycled White Gold Diamond Signet Ring
By Ellie Air Jewellery
Located in Bridport, GB
gold with a Canadian diamond. This ring is currently size N (US 7) Please contact us if you would
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21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

9 Karat Recycled White Gold Diamond Signet Ring
By Ellie Air Jewellery
Located in Bridport, GB
hallmarked by the London Assay Office. 9k Recycled Gold, 0.02ct CanadaMark Diamond.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

9 Karat Recycled Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring
By Ellie Air Jewellery
Located in Bridport, GB
hallmarked by the London Assay Office. 9k Recycled Gold, 0.02ct CanadaMark Diamond.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mini Eye Gold Band Ring with Diamonds and Tanzanite
Located in Rome, IT
Mini eye gold band ring with diamonds and tanzanite. Composition: Gold 2,75 gr (9K) 12 diamonds
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 9k Gold

Zoe and Morgan Milky Way Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
embrace. Let the magic of starlight embrace you! 9k yellow gold ring with white rhodium plate set with
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2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Stunning Cabachon Blue Topaz bezel set in 9ct yellow gold with Diamonds in a sweeping gold design
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2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold

Zoe Morgan Venus Star White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
white gold with 124 brilliant cut diamonds. Venus Star length: 1.4cm This ring will be specially hand
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Lemon Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring Red Gold
Located in Birmingham, GB
Huge 36 CT lemon Citrine in 9ct red gold with 0.50CT of Diamonds in a cocktail ring exagerated
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 9k Gold

Zoe Morgan Fifth Dimension White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
with the blueprints for life. 9k white gold with 162 brilliant cut diamonds. Fifth Dimension length
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Zoe Morgan Fifth Dimension Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
with the blueprints for life. 9k yellow gold with 162 brilliant cut diamonds. Fifth Dimension length
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Zoe Morgan Fifth Dimension Rose Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
ancient wisdom with the blueprints for life. 9k rose gold set with 162 brilliant cut diamonds. Fifth
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Zoe Morgan Venus Star Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
. 9k yellow gold with brilliant cut diamonds. Venus Star length: 1.4cm Size EU 52/ UK L/ US 6.5
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Zoe and Morgan Yellow Gold Black Diamond Zap Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
and your heart as strong and decisive. 9k Yellow Gold ring set with 12 Black Diamonds. Measurements
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2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 9k Gold

Zoe Morgan Cosmic Union White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
they create balance and harmony and within this design, many sacred symbols can be seen. 9k white gold
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Zoe Morgan Cosmic Union Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
gold with brilliant cut diamonds. Cosmic Union length: 2.1cm, width: 1.2cm (widest point). Size EU 54
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

0.80 Carat Diamond White Gold Bridal Ring Set 9Ct White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
0.80 Carat White Gold Bridal Ring Set 9Ct White Gold with 55 Diamonds and this has a second band
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

0.80 Carat Diamond White Gold Bridal Ring Set 9Ct White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
0.80 Carat White Gold Bridal Ring Set 9Ct White Gold with 55 Diamonds and this has a second band
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

Gold Ladybird Ring with Black Diamonds and Red Sapphires
Located in Rome, IT
Gold ladybird ring With black diamonds and red sapphires. Composition: Gold 11,20 gr (9K) 14
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Studded Irish Claddagh Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
This is a rather special Claddagh Ring (known traditionally as the Irish Wedding Ring) made from 9
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Vintage 1950s British Romantic Band Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Set Curved Wishbone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such a beautiful Diamond set curved wishbone ring in Yellow Gold, designed to sit alone or
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Karat Recycled Rose Gold Diamond Signet Ring
By Ellie Air Jewellery
Located in Bridport, GB
hallmarked by the London Assay Office. 9ct Recycled Gold, 0.02ct CanadaMark Diamond.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Ellie Air Orrery Sunburst 0.06 Carat White Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A golden stacking ring with three discs of gold, one set with a white rose cut diamond. Stack
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2010s British Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Zara Simon Sapphire Diamond Ruby Gold New York Ring
By Zara Simon
Located in London, GB
*MADE TO ORDER - 5 WEEK LEAD TIME* 9ct Yellow gold Zara Simon New York ring with 0.13ct Rubies
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2010s British Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold

Prazolite and Diamond Ring in Silver and Gold
Located in Birmingham, GB
30cts of Prasolite and Diamond ring in silver and gold, it has lovely detail all over the ring not
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Zoe Morgan Lakshmi Flower White Gold Black Diamond Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
white gold with brilliant cut black diamonds. Lakshmi length: 1.5cm, width: 1.5cm Size EU 54/ UK N/ US
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2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Black Diamond, 9k Gold

Forget Me Not Ring / 9ct White Gold, Diamond
Located in Takapuna, AUK
or want to make good memories, the forget me not ring is the perfect piece. Details Metal: 9
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2010s New Zealand Artist Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Spiral Snake Ring with Pavé Diamonds and Green Enamel
Located in Rome, IT
White gold spiral snake ring with pavé diamonds and green enamel. Composition: Gold 8,60 gr (9K
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Contemporary Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Discover the enchanting Imari amethyst & diamond halo ring, a timeless treasure crafted in 9 carat
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20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold

52 Microset Rose White Gold Diamond Geometric Design Engagement Ring
Located in Kiara, AU
mirror finish. The ring is stamped 9K (9 carat gold) & weighs a total of 1.26 grams. The finger size is O
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2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Zoe Morgan Fifth Dimension White Gold Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
ancient wisdom with the blueprints for life. 9k white gold set with 162 brilliant cut black diamonds
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Genuine Natural Ceylon Sapphire Starry Diamond Ring Valuation 9ct White Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
in 9ct white gold and stamped 9K. The setting is very solid, weighing just over 4 grams. This ring
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2010s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

21st Century 9 Karat Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
This cocktail ring, masterfully created by hand from 9-karat gold is set with carefully selected
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Antique 16th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Santa Maria Colour Aquamarine Diamond Ring 9ct Yellow Gold c1950s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
vintage c1950s 9ct yellow gold with little Diamonds on the shoulders. The Aquamarine weighs
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2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

3-Row Channel Set Baguette Round Brilliant Diamond Crossover Gold Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
3-row Channel Set Baguette Round Brilliant Diamond Crossover Gold Band Ring Gold: 9K Gold 4.701 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

Zoe Morgan Venus Star Yellow Gold Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
yellow gold with 124 brilliant cut black diamonds. Venus Star length: 1.4cm This piece will be
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 9k Gold

Ellie Air Orrery Keeper Stacking Gold 0.05 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A stacking ring fit to be a promise ring, 9ct gold with a disc of gold set with a white rose cut
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2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Mini Bee Gold Band Ring with Pavé Black and Cognac Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
A stunning Mini bee gold band ring with pavé black and cognac diamonds. Composition: Gold 3,20 gr
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 9k Gold

Mini Spider Gold Band Ring with Pavé Grey Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Rome, IT
Mini spider gold band ring with pavé grey diamonds and sapphire. Composition: Gold 3,35 gr (9K) 54
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold

Kata 18K Yellow Gold 0.30ct Yellow Diamond Halo Cluster Ring with Black Diamonds
By KATA Jewellery
Located in London, GB
is in 18K Yellow Gold. If you wish the ring in 9K please contact us for a bespoke order. All KATA
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zoe Morgan Cosmic Union White Gold Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
they create balance and harmony and within this design, many sacred symbols can be seen. 9k white gold
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 9k Gold

Morganite and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring in Rose Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
claws on the morganite to compliment each stone. A beautiful 9ct Rose Gold ring that would make the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Morganite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Forget Me Not Ring/ 9ct Rose Gold, Champagne Diamond
Located in Takapuna, AUK
or want to make good memories, the forget me not ring is the perfect piece. Details Metal: 9 carat
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2010s New Zealand Artist Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
settings in 9ct White Gold to compliment them. There are a total of 0.20ct Emerald and 0.18ct Diamond, the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold

Kata 18K Yellow Gold Statement Diamond Encrusted Kali Spear Dress Ring
By KATA Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Ring is priced here in 18K Yellow Gold but are also available in 9K Yellow Gold. Please enquire for
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2010s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

KATA 18k Rose Gold Statement Diamond Encrusted Kali Spear Dress Ring
By KATA Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Ring is priced here in 18K Rose Gold but are also available in 9K Rose Gold. Please enquire for current
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2010s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

9kt Yellow Gold Giselle Collection Ginkgo Diamonds Design Fashion Unique Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Giselle Collection Ginkgo 9kt Yellow Gold Ring Amazing open ring in 9kt yellow gold with a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

9 Karat Gold Light Orange Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
9ct Gold. ring size N AVAILABLE
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold

Contemporary Sapphire Diamond Ripple Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
, lovingly crafted in 9 carat gold. The deep blue sapphire dances beneath the light, while diamonds twinkle
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 9ct Yellow White Gold Ruby Diamond Quatrafoil Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
the Diamonds or the Rubies sparkle more! A very feminine & attractive Ring with high quality stones
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2010s Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Kt Yellow and White Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A beautiful vintage yellow and white gold diamond eternity ring. The 22 old cut diamonds set in
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Mid-20th Century British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond set Geometric Half Eternity Band Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Introducing our Diamond set geometric half eternity band ring in Yellow Gold, a modern twist on a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement Black and Grey Diamond Yellow Sapphire Gold Bee Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Gold bee ring, animalier style, composition: Gold 19,54 gr (9K) 60 yellow sapphires 2,10 ct 30
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold

Bukkuram Diamonds Ring
Located in Roma, IT
A Gold thread with 34 white Diamonds, set with Malachite, Nacre, Onyx or Lapis. Wrapped around the
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2010s Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Diamond Set Milgrain Plait Half Eternity Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
ring, fully mounted in 9ct Yellow Gold. Diamond Details: Cut: Modern Brilliant Cut Carat: 0.25ct
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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9k Gold Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 9k gold diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 9k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1019 vintage or 313 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 9k gold diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 9k gold diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Luigi Ferrara, Botta gioielli and Zoe and Morgan each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 9k gold diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 254 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 9k Gold Diamond Ring?

The price for a 9k gold diamond ring starts at $220 and tops out at $82,459 with these rings, on average, selling for $811.

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.

Questions About 9k Gold Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether a 24K gold ring is worth it depends on your preferences and personal opinions. Because 24-karat gold is pure gold with no alloy metals added, it shows off a rich color that many people find appealing. However, 24-karat gold is more expensive than other alloys and is more prone to scratching and wear than alloys like 18-karat and 14-karat gold. As a result, you may prefer an alloy if you're looking for a piece of jewelry to wear daily. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much a 10k white gold ring is worth changes over time. On its own, 10-karat white gold has value, but scrap metal prices tend to fluctuate. A ring may be worth more than the going rate for 10-karat white gold based on its maker, age, style and other factors. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can provide you with a more specific valuation. Explore a collection of white gold rings on 1stDibs.