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Victorian Diamond and Emerald 14K Gold Snake Ring
Located in Venice, CA
diamonds are Old Mine Cut while the smaller diamonds are Rose Cut, and the combination of these two older
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Pearl 1.18 Carat Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 6.64 Carat Natural Spinel Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with no indications of heat Flanked by two old mine cut fancy brownish-yellow diamonds weighing in
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique GIA 3.41 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Rose Gold Silver Ring. Featuring one GIA certified
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1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian 3.10 CTW Ruby Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Rose Gold Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a navette shaped form centering a pear cut ruby, old mine cut diamond, and pear cut
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian 1.65 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This unique Victorian cluster ring is set with one Sparkling bigger Old Mine cut Diamond in the
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Georgian Gold Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
with Old Mine cut Diamonds, approximately .75 to .90 Carat, the top of the ring measures 5/8 X 1/2 inch
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1850s British George III Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1.25 Carats Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
; transparent with bright lush green color Accented by two set old mine cut diamonds, claw set North and South
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond Hand Ring
Located in London, GB
trio of round faceted old mine cut diamonds with three rose cut diamonds neatly nestled below. The
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 1.40 Carat Diamond Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
shoulders are embellished with a textured design and small rose-cut diamonds. Condition: Excellent Ring
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900, Victorian 14K Rose Gold Snake Ring, set with 3 Old Mine cut Diamonds totaling
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique 1.50 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Charming well paired Old mine cut Diamonds, weighing 1.50 carats together, and graded I/J color Vs2/SI1
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond 1.50 Carat Five-Stone Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning timeless diamond band ring set with five old mine cut shiny and sparkly Diamonds total
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian 1.08 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic Edwardian era 1.08 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement ring composed of 14k
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Victorian AGL 2.99 Carat Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
striking ring. Victorian AGL 2.99 carat Burma no heat sapphire. Accented with 8 old mine cut diamonds
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 This unique 18K yellow gold antique ring is designed as a stylized diamond-set platinum
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
ct of old mine cut diamonds, with additional diamonds tapering down the shoulders. Hand crafted in
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 3-Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Trilogy Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Victorian era 3 diamond ring, crafted in 14 karat rose gold. Three old mine cut diamonds
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Late 19th Century French Old Cut Diamond Navette Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
French export mark. The ring is made in rose colored 18k gold. The chunky antique cut diamonds weigh
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 3.00 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring composed of 15k light yellowish rose gold. Featuring a 3.13 carat Old European Cut diamond, GIA
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

1880 Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Star Rose Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
set in 14K Rose Gold. This dreamy pin/pendant is adorned by 7 sparkling old mine-cut diamonds that
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Carat Gold Diamond and Ruby Row Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
cut diamonds and 10 small rose cut diamonds (app. 1.54 ct in total), England, circa 1890. weigth
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Platinum 18K Blue Sapphire Diamond Huge Ring Unheated Ceylon Mine 8.27 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Mine Cut Diamonds) Still Perfectly Kept in Antique Ring Box With Rose Velvet Plush and Silk, Is
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Bailey Banks and Biddle 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Band
By Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in Great Neck, NY
cut diamonds above and below in rose gold. Item #R0915 Metal: 18K Rose Gold Weight: 4.3 Grams
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Ruby, Rose Gold

Victorian French Old Cut Diamond 18k Two Tone Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian French Old Cut Diamond 18k Two Tone Band. Featuring seven old mine cut diamonds with
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1890s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
old mine cut diamond and it is surrounded by 12 rose cut diamonds weighing 0.40ct. Hand crafted in 18k
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Engagement Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
mine cut Diamond in the center weighing 0,65 carat of great quality, graded H color Vs and 6 rose cut
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Early Victorian Silver and Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian antique cut diamond cluster ring set in silver and gold circa 1840. Rings like this
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1840s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 25 Old Mine Cut and 6 Rose Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.8
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
One natural pearl surrounded by two old mine diamond and rose cut diamond. Mounting in engraved 18k
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy yellow diamond ring, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Fancy yellow diamond ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old mine cut natural unenhanced fancy
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Yellow Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut diamond perfectly accented by well matching rose cut diamonds thoughtfully placed throughout the
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique French Emerald and Diamond Two Row Ring
Located in London, GB
single old mine cut diamond and a rich green Colombian emerald are the focal point of this ring. They sit
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19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Diamond Onyx Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A magnificent Georgian ring, featuring an old mine cut diamond in the center, framed in custom cut
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19th Century Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming 18ct rose gold ruby and diamond cluster ring taken from the Victorian
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Late Victorian Onyx Diamond Ring - Platinum 18K Gold
Located in Sandnes, NO
a platinum bow motif, meticulously set with old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds. Encircling the onyx
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Belle Époque Natural Saltwater Pearl and Old Mine Diamond Three Stone Cross over
Located in London, GB
adorned with ten round rose cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 0.08 carats
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1910s French Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique French Diamond Pearl Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique French Diamond Pearl Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring. Featuring one old mine cut diamond
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold

Belle Époque French Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 2 Diamonds Cut: Old Mine and Pear Old Mine Weight: Approximately 1 Carats Color
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Victorian Diamond Engagement Ring Cluster 18k Yellow Gold Bridal
Located in Torrance, CA
rose gold. Center set old mine cut diamond is estimated at 0.40 carats, accented with 10 estimated
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
old mine cut diamond surrounded by rose cut diamonds to form a beautiful cluster. Diamonds: One
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Edwardian Double Head Snake Ring
Located in Venice, CA
the reverse with ruby eyes and a large Old Mine Cut diamond. The reflected image creates a yin-yang
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
a flat rose gold band. Diamonds: One natural old mine pear cut, 4.7mm x 4.4mm, H-J colour, VS2
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Belle Époque Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
and platinum. The ring features one Sigle-cut and one old mine diamonds, totaling approximately 0.20
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1910s Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
host to a vast array of bright white chunky old cut diamonds. The ring rests with a low profile on the
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Late 19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
mine and rose cut diamonds. The shoulders of the ring are molded in Art Nouveau taste with flowing
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1880s Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Handmade 18K Gold Platinum Old Diamond Solitaire Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
yellow gold and platinum during the Victorian era. It features an old mine cut diamond neatly dual-claw
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Cluster Navette Ring. The Oval sapphire is approximately 0.40 carat. Accented by
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Vous et Moi Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This Victorian 12k gold and silver 'Vous et Moi' ring is set with two old mine cut diamons weighing
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

French Victorian tourmaline diamond cluster 18K gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
enhanced by a halo of twelve old mine cut diamonds that sparkle with antique brilliance. The delicate
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Moonstone Diamond Ruby Onyx Platinum Gold Carved Baby Face Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white adularescence Surrounded by old mine cut and rose cut diamonds weighing in total approximately
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Clarity: VS1 Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 cts old mine cut & rose cut diamonds Ring
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Ring Flowers Diamond Sapphire Conversion Band 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
sapphire & bright shimmering old mine & rose cut diamonds in a floral design. The old mine cut diamond
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Antique Edwardian Ring c1912 Diamond Ruby Gypsy Band 18k Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Edwardian gypsy band (circa 1912), crafted in 18 karat rose gold. One old Mine cut
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 2.00 Carat Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring, 1800
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.70 carat, P color and VS clarity
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold ring with three cushion cut diamonds (app. 2.2 carat in total, H-I, VS), in
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1890s French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian French 18k Gold Graduating Pave Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique diamond eternity band ring was crafted in France from solid 18k white gold
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.