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Diamonds Tanzanite Rose Gold and Silver Snake Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Snake fashion ring in 9K rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and in the center of
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Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Engagement Ring Pear Cut White Diamond Rose Gold Botta Jewelry
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant ring featuring a pear-cut diamond set in a 9k rose gold prong setting. This ring is also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

2-Row Curved Diamond Ring Set with 0.34ct Round Diamonds in 9ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
elegant and beautiful for a wedding or anniversary ring, set in 9ct White Gold. Additional Information
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2010s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Cameo, Diamonds, Garnets, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central cameo surrounded by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds Cameo Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Refined ring in 9 kt gold and silver, (length 3 cm x 2.7 width), embellished with 0.36 ct of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bear Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing bear ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two rubies ans eyes.All the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique 1.02 Carat Sapphire 1.83 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold and 9 karat white gold set cluster ring; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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

Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold – 1.10ct Oval Tourmaline
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and vibrant piece, this 9ct yellow gold ring features a stunning 1.10ct oval green
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silve Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Handcraft Amethyst 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. 9 karat yellow gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Emerald 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. 9 karat yellow gold cocktail ring. Handmade by artisans
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Vintage 1950s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphires, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Chameleon Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion chameleon ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two sapphires as eyes
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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Tsavorite, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central part composed by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central carved coral surrounded by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ladybug Shape Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous ladybug shape ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with two emeralds as
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Handcraft Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
9 karat yellow gold and silver 800 thousandths cocktail ring. Ring made entirely by hand by expert
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Topazes Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful rose gold ring in kt 9 and silver, diameter cm 2.2 X 1 cm height, enriched from ct 2.78
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver

Engagement Ring Heart Cut White Diamond Rose Gold Botta Jewelry
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant ring featuring a heart-cut diamond set in a 9k rose gold prong setting. This ring is also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Engagement Ring Brilliant Cut White Diamond Rose Gold Botta Jewelry
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant ring featuring a brilliant cut diamond set in a 9k rose gold prong setting. This ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Green Stone, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central green stone surrounded
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

0.22ct Solitaire Centre Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in 9ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
9ct white gold solitaire diamond engagement ring, with 0.22ct centre stone, and 0.06ct of diamonds
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2010s Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Jade Diamond Ring of 9ct White Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
shoulders, adding a touch of brilliance and balance to the design. The mounting is crafted in 9ct white gold
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Jade, 9k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Handcrafted White Brilliant Cut Diamond Tsavorite Yellow Gold "Snake" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has a 0.10 Carats of Central
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Ruby Diamonds 9 Karat White Gold Band Ring Handcrafted
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Graceful band ring crafted in 9 karat white gold featuring a natural 1.15 ctw oval cut ruby in its
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Chalcedony Yellow Gold Cocktail "Owl" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.04 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Ruby 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. 9 karat yellow gold and silver cocktail ring. Handmade
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Vintage 1950s Italian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

0.50ct Victorian cut Natural Diamond Ring, Set In 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A timeless and elegant vintage diamond ring, showcasing a 0.50ct Victorian-cut natural diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, Pearl, Rose Gold and Silver Frog Shape Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Frog shape ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure, totally studded with rubies and diamonds on
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2010s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

White Diamonds Rubies Rose Gold and Silver Cheetah Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous ring in 9K rose gold and silver structure. It has cheetah shape, the body studded by
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Gold Silver Diamond Ruby Topaz Cameo Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cameo ring in 9kt yellow gold and silver embellished with oval rubies and a crown of diamonds and
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Handcraft Coral 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 9 karat yellow gold and silver 800 thousandths cocktail ring. Handmade by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Handcraft Wood 9 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 9 karat yellow gold cocktail ring.Handmade by our artisans assembled with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Pearl Rose Gold and Silver Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure mounted with a white pearl in the center and
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Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

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Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Fly Shape Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Particular fly shape ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a diamond as head
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Heart-shaped 9k rose gold ring with diamonds
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Anello della collezione "Scegli Tu" a forma di cuore realizzato in oro rosa 9k con 3 diamanti
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Solid Gold GIA 1.43ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
** Material: Solid 9k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 1.88 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (fitted on a finger. We can custom
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Emerald and Diamond Square Cluster Ring, Hallmarked London 1997
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald Cluster Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1997 Makers Mark V & Co This
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Late 20th Century English Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold

Edwardian 9ct Yellow Gold, Garnet Diamond Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1903
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Garnet and Diamond Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester 1903 Introducing a stunning
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

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Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Scatter Signet Ring in 9 Karat Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This contemporary take on the classic signet ring is crafted from solid 9-carat yellow gold and
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2010s British Signet Rings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

Gold Silver Diamond Topaz Amethyst Cameo Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cameo ring in 9kt yellow gold and silver embellished with a crown on amethysts, topazes and
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Handcraft Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 9 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver cocktail ring.Handmade by
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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold

1.15ct Triangle-Cut Tanzanite Diamond Ring Set in 9ct Yellow White Gold
Located in London, GB
Elegant and eye-catching, this beautiful tanzanite and diamond ring features a striking 1.15ct
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2010s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9kt White Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
character, history, and enduring appeal. Overall, this vintage 9kt white gold ring with diamonds and a
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Mid-20th Century English Artisan Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 9k Gold

12.61 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 12.61 carat blue and yellow sapphire, 0.22 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1940s Three-Stone Rings

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Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald Cut Emerald and 1.78 Carat Diamond Marquise Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique 0.42 Ct emerald and 1.78 Ct diamond, 9k yellow gold marquise ring; part of
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Antique 1840s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.30
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Textured Solid Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 9-carat gold has a unique shimmering
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2010s British Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 9k 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

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Amethyst, Topaz, Peridots, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central hydrothermal amethyst
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Emerald Diamond Rectangle Door Shape Scrollwork Edwardian Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
9k white gold. The center square emerald is surrounded by thirty-four diamonds makes this a perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold

Cameo, Diamonds, Garnets 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous retro ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure, mounted with a finely carved cameo in the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro More Rings

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Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.40
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Aquamarine, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous ring in 9 karat rose and white gold mounted with aquamarine and diamonds. This ring was
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Topazs, Diamonds, Hydrothermal Spinel, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Spinel, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Natural Sapphire Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Marquise Ring 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1880s This stunning Victorian ring is
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 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.