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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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion snake ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a coral on the head, two
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst Green Emeralds White Diamonds Rose Gold Ring Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
have a total weight of 0.20 ct. The ring is crafted in 9k rose gold and bears the 375 gold hallmark and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds White Gold Stacking Ring Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Modern stacking rings in 9 karat white gold with natural round cut white diamonds. The price of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Diamonds White Gold Stacking Rings Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Modern stacking rings in 9 karat white gold with natural brilliant cut white diamonds. The price of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Coral, Garnets, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central flower of coral
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Pearl, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a pearl between two frogs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
shape and two either side are round. Between the opals are four round white diamonds. Modelled in 9
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Early 2000s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold

Handcrafted Rose White Gold 0.20 Carat White Diamonds Design Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Ugolini Castle of Italy Design Collection Modern 9 Karat Rose and White Gold 0.20 Carat White Diamonds
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2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphire Topaz Quartz Diamond Silver Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming ring in 9Kt gold and silver composed of a shiny yellow quartz with a center of blue
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver

Rose White Gold 0.20 Karat White Diamonds Design Modern Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted 9 karats Rose & White Gold 0.20 Karat White Diamonds Design Modern Band Ring A
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Topaz, 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 topaz surrounded by a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Triangle Cut White Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring Botta Gioielli Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Engagement ring handmade in 9 carat rose gold with triangle cut diamond 0.30 ctw. Finger size: US
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold and Silver Diamond Tsavorite Pearl Coral Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cocktail ring in 9kt yellow gold and silver composed of a central carved coral surrounded by gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Citrine White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Stone Old European Cut Diamond Gent’s Victorian Trilogy Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome Men’s 3 Stone Old European Cut Diamond Victorian Gold Trilogy Band Ring. Securely Hand set
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold ring with sapphire and diamonds, United Kingdom, mid 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold ring made of 9 carat yellow gold (375 fineness) and silver elements. Decorated with a
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Style 4.07 Carat Brown Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.42 Carats of Brown
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.95 Carat Oval Peridot and Diamond Ring in 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
4.95 Carat Oval Peridot and Diamond Ring in 9 Karat Yellow Gold This spectacular ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.55 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond 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 0.65
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds White Gold Stacking Ring Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Modern stacking rings in 9 karat white gold with natural brilliant cut white diamonds. The price of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Baguette Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.12 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Amethyst White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: 9K Yellow Gold Total weight: 2.37 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds Ruby 9 Karat White Gold Band Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
A wire spiral forms this band ring, crafted in 9 karat white gold, glistens front with a beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond 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 0.25
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds 9 Karat Rose White Gold Stacking Rings Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Modern stacking rings in 9 karat rose and white gold with natural brilliant cut white diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond 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 0.50
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

1880s Victorian .83 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Gold 2.06ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and rose gold ring, comprising seven old mine cut diamonds, set in 9 karat rose
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Garnets, 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 topaz surrounded by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds Rose Gold Stacking Ring Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Stacking ring handmade in 9 carat rose gold with brilliant cut diamonds 0.03 ctw. Finger size: ITA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

1930s Ring with Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
with old rose-cut diamonds. Crafted in 9-karat gold with a beautiful aged patina, the ring features
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold

1930s Ring with Rose-Cut Diamonds
1930s Ring with Rose-Cut Diamonds
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Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail 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 0.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Cocktail 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 0.90
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.45 Carats of White
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Hydrothermal Spinel, Pearl, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Frog Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion frog shape ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure, studded with hydrothermal spinel on
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2010s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Aquamarine Yellow Gold Triple Cocktail Ring Set
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring is a Triple Ring Set. Three
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Oval Shape Purple Violet Amethyst with Green Emerald Diamond Cluster Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Stunning vintage inspired 9k yellow gold amethyst with emerald and diamond set ring. The ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Pink Coral White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring is available also in 18K or 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail 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 0.06
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...

Magnesite, Aquamarine Color Topazs, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central magnesite surrounded by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White Modern
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds White Gold Stacking Ring Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Modern stacking rings in 9 karat white gold with natural round cut white diamonds. The price of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.16 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphires Diamonds White Gold Ring Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Modern stacking rings in 9 karat white gold with natural navette cut sapphires and round cut white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Augustine Jewels Citrine Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Citrine and Diamond ring. Set in 9ct Yellow Gold. Yellow Citrine measures 10mm by 5mm. Diamonds adjoined
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2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 9k Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Red Coral Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.12 Carats of White Modern
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Magnesite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central magnesite
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Vintage 1970s Albanian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Solid 9ct Rose Gold Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond Band Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A minimalist accented ring, made entirely of Rose Gold, set with a single vibrant 6x4mm Pink
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2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Turquoises, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing retrò ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with three turquoises
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro More Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Signet 9 Karat White Gold Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Round signet ring in 9 karat white gold with one central rose cut diamond. US finger size is 8 3/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Signet Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail 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 0.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Textured Solid Rose 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 rose gold has a unique
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2010s British Band Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Textured Solid White 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, 9k Gold, White Gold

Corals, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Fish Shape Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion fish shape ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with coral on the body; tail
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

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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.