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Edwardian 1910 Ring in 18kt Gold and Platinum with Old mine Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Mine Cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.40 carats total, graded H-J color and SI1-SI2 clarity
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Victorian Era Rose Gold Turquoise Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Cabochon Cut Blue Turquoise Gemstones 4 - 1.8mm Old Mine Cut Diamonds Item: 768TMV8-ADG
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18K Gold Burma Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Ring, C. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
small prong set rose cut diamonds encircle a natural bright red ruby, probably from Burma. This old
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and silver top. The center holds an old mine cut diamond and
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian Natural Pearl, Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One exquisite 18 karat rose gold and platinum Edwardian bypass design ring set with one 4.5mm cream
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose Gold Five Stone Ring. Featuring three old mine cut
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring has old mine cut diamonds going around the center blue enamel with rose cut diamonds filling in
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1910 Ring in 18kt rose Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
: 1910's Style: Edwardian Metal: 18Kt Rose Gold & Platinum Stone: Natural Diamonds Ring size: 8 1/2
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Victorian 0.50 Carat Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
lovely red colour. It is surrounded by rose cut diamonds totalling to 0.12 carat. The shoulders are
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Platinum Rose Gold GIA Fancy Yellowish Brown Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
cut diamond prong set at its center in a solid 14k rose gold basket. The center stone was certified by
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Victorian 18k rose gold ruby diamond snake ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian snake ring, crafted in 18k rose gold, features a vibrant ruby, sparkling diamond
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Era Rose Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
and vibrant old mine cut diamonds. The ring sits nice & low on the finger and is absolutely perfect to
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Onyx Target Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A unique and striking antique Art Deco engagement ring centered by an old mine cut diamond floating
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 2.46 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Snake Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in color and prong set with a halo surround. Comprised of flush set old mine cut diamonds with
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

ART DECO 1920 Ring With Natural Pearl In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
original and not replaced. Diamonds: Mounted in flush settings, with 14 old European cuts and rose cuts
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...

Victorian Diamond Ruby Double Head Snake Ring Platinum 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Old Mine cut diamonds weighing approximately .36 carat total weight and 5 natural rubyies. The ring is
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Pear Rose Cut Diamond w/ Black Enamel Quatrefoil Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
rose cut diamond solitaire at its center, weighing approximately 0.60 carats in weight, and further
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 0.61 Carat Old Cut Diamond Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
diamond. The ring is made complete by subtly rose gold finished shoulders and matching yellow gold shank
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Late 19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.61 Carat Old Cut Diamond Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
diamond. The ring is made complete by subtly rose gold finished shoulders and matching yellow gold shank
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Late 19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Ring. Featuring four old mine cut
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Dated 1967 Gold British Hallmarked Vintage Five Stone Rose Cut Antique Ring
Located in Addison, TX
hallmarks inside. The four outermost are chunky rose cuts, then in the center is a small old mine cut. These
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 19th-Century 18K Yellow Gold Seven-Stone Old-Mine Diamond Ring, FR 53 (U
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
gold (750 ‰). Seven old-mine–cut diamonds—totaling approximately 0.50 carat—are nestled in a floral
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an Edwardian natural pearl and diamond cluster ring. This antique 18ct gold piece
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Early 1900s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond 5-Stone Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous ring has 5 beautiful old mine cut diamonds and small rose cut diamonds in between them. They are
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond 5-Band Harem Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Victorian diamond harem ring comprised of 5 bands in 14 karat rose gold. Set with nine Old Mine
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 0.45 Carat Diamond Onyx 14 Karat Rose Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.45 carat total, G to J color and VS to SI2 clarity Engraved
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Georgian Dutch Revival GIA 4.31 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Silver Cluster R
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Georgian Dutch Revival GIA 4.31 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Silver Cluster Ring. Featuring
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1890s Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Peridot Fancy Brown Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamonds Cut: Old Mine Weight: Approximately 1.7 Carats Color: Fancy Brown Clarity: SI Metal: 18K Rose Gold
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1870s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Brown Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 1800 s Portuguese 19K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ring Signed 1/2 CTW
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique 1800's Portuguese 19K Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Ring Signed 1/2 CTW. Beautiful intricate
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
with a rose cut diamond stem and yellow gold band. This ring started life as a Victorian stick pin
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 2.18 CTW No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of old mine cut diamonds With additional diamonds bead set in shoulders Weighing approximately 1.02
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1860s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian French 18 Karat Gold Platinum Rose Cut and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A gorgeous Antique Victorian French 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Rose Cut and Ruby Navette Ring that
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1890s French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
rich 22ct yellow gold with a slight rose tint and features a 1.80 carat old cushion cut diamond at the
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19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Late Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval cabochon
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning old cut diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find a single
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Early 1900s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Edwardian diamond ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top. This ring features an old mine cut
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Diamond Solitaire Rose Gold Men s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Solitaire Gold Ring. The 14K rose gold men's ring is decorated
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20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond

Victorian Five-Stone Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
. The claws are additionally set with eight rose cut diamonds that add an extra sparkle to the ring
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1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
later stages of the Victorian period and features five round faceted old mine cut diamonds, each set in
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Precious antique aquamarine diamond 18k rose gold and silver cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
antique cluster ring showcases a beautiful aquamarine surrounded by sparkling old mine cut diamonds, set
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1840s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
. The ring features a captivating row of old mine cut diamonds with their radiance beautifully
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This gorgeous antique Victorian cluster ring is crafted in solid 18K rose gold. It exposes at the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian French 18K Rose Gold Moonstone and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Victorian cabochon moonstone and old mine diamond ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and silver top. This
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Belle Époque French Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Tiara Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque French Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Tiara Ring. Featuring one pear cut ruby
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Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 4.12 Sapphire Diamond Silver 18 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian 4.12 Sapphire Diamond Silver 18 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one cabochon
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1860s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Opal Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with lively spectral play-of-color Surrounded by claw set old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A fabulous Victorian five-stone diamond engagement ring in 18k yellow gold. The piece is claw-set
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1.46 Carat Fancy Color Diamond 18k Rose Gold Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian 1.46 Carat Fancy Color Diamond 18k Rose Gold Platinum Three Stone Ring. Featuring one
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Victorian Ruby Diamond 14K Rose Gold Antique Lovers Knot Snake Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total - cushion cut transparent medium red Diamonds are old mine and rose cut - weighing approximately
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1860s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified .95 Carat Ruby Diamond Halo Rose Gold Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original red ruby diamond halo engagement ring. Circa 1880-1889 with old mine halo of diamonds
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Late 19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Miner Cut Diamonds and Turquoise Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Victorian ring with old miner cut diamonds surrounding the turquoise center stone. Item
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1920s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
engagement ring is crafted in 14k rose gold. The center holds a beautiful old european cut diamond and has
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Edwardian Jelly Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Rose Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
European and mine cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.60 carat total - quality consistent with age Bead
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Allsopp Antique Deco Mens Carnelian Diamond Signet Ring Vintage 10k Rose Gold
By Allsopp Brothers
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold flower ring. The flower is set with a large old cut diamond (app. 0.67
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Old Miner Cut Diamonds and Turquoise Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Victorian ring with a very pretty Turquoise stone in the center surrounded by old mine cut
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

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Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique rose gold ring mine cut diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Rose Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 12 vintage versions or 3 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of antique rose gold ring mine cut diamonds bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by LB Exclusive are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of old mine cut, rose cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of antique rose gold ring mine cut diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds?

Prices for antique rose gold ring mine cut diamonds start at $875 and top out at $15,750 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,300.

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.