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Late-Victorian Emerald Diamond Ring Circa 1890s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This beautiful late-Victorian cluster ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and features hand-engraved
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 1.22 Carat Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.14 carats - G color with SI2 clarity
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian 1.30 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Belcher Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blue Set with belcher style prongs and flanked by clustered of old mine and rose cut diamonds Weighing
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1870s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl Conversion Ring Halo 10k Gold Fine Jewelry 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
sides to the band & it sits nicely on the finger. The bright and lively old mine cut diamonds are set
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Belle Époque Diamond 18 Karat Gold Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique French Belle Époque Diamond 18 Karat Gold Toi et Moi Ring. Featuring two old mine cut
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1910s French Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Navette Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Platinum Yellow Gold Navette Filigree Dinner Ring. Featuring one old
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1 Carat Diamond Filigree Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This Beautiful Victorian Diamond ring is set with 13 old Mine cut Diamonds, total weigh 1.00 carat
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Coiled Snake Engraved Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
with a large sparkling Old mine cut Diamond eye, weight 1 Carat graded I Color Si1, and following 5
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
18kt gold ring features a 1.00ct natural ceylon sapphire framed at the center of a sparkling diamond
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Edwardian 1ct Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Sz 5 Oval Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
platinum. Old mine & rose cut diamonds total an estimated at 1 carat (estimated at K-L color and SI2-I2
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful 18k yellow gold cluster ring. It features in the center one sparkling large Rose cut
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

French Edwardian 0.90 Carat Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Toi ET Moi Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass style ring centers two old mine cut diamonds - claw set opposed in an 'S' motif Double
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
crafted in 10k yellow gold. The snake head is beautifully enameled and has old mine cut diamonds on the
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1920s 0.60 Carat Total Weight Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum and 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920s Art Deco Figure 8 Platinum and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Old Mine and Rose
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Emerald Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow & white gold. Two center set estimated 0.10 carat old mine cut diamonds total an estimated 0.20
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1900 Ring in 18kt yellow Gold and Platinum with Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
 old mine-cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.10 carats, graded colorless H with VS2-SI1 clarity
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Elongated Edwardian Filigree Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum Diamonds: 1 Old Mine & 24 Rose Cut Carat Weight: 0.75 Total Color: J,K
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Opal Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
18kt rose gold, this breathtaking ring holds a fiery opal cabochon at the center of a dazzling diamond
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Diamond Onyx Wreath Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Two-Tone
Located in Torrance, CA
estimated 0.06 carat old mine cut diamond (estimated at J-K color and I1 clarity). The onyx measures 19mm x
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
the face and neck are filled with slightly smaller round faceted old and rose cut diamonds. This
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19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.00 Total Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
in 18kt rose gold and adorns an approximately 0.45ct old Mine Cut diamond at the center of a
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold 0.77ctw European Diamond Cultured Pearl Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
further accented with old European and old mine cut diamonds that are neatly pave set at the sides in
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond 3-Stone Vertical Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring features 3 old cut diamonds in a vertical pattern with rose cut diamonds surrounding it. #R0605
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14ct Gold Carbuncle ‘Star’ OMC Diamond Set Ring Circa 1880-90
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
seen. Atop the Garnet is an eight rayed star set old Mine-cut diamond which twinkles agains the gold
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring 18k Gold Platinum Estate Jewelry Sz 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold & platinum. Two center set estimated 0.15 carat old mine cut diamonds total an estimated
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top.It features old mine cut diamonds in three stations
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Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
head loops around at the center, slithering up the finger. Sparkling old Mine and Full Cut diamonds
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Victorian Triple Row Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1890 The 14K rose gold ring diagonally set with three bright white (F color) old mine cut
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond

Antique Georgian 18k Gold Silver GIA Fancy Yellow White Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
yellow diamond at its center. This gorgeous center diamond has an old mine oval cut and displays a
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Americana Gemstone Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
and a pair of old mine cut diamonds which weigh approximately 1 carat in total set in rose gold
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Rose Gold

.33 Carat Diamond Art Deco Filigree Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's white and yellow gold filigree engagement ring with old mine original diamonds. 3 old mine
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1920s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
diamond can be be found at either shoulder before the piece is made complete by a split 18ct rose gold
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Georgian Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.70 carats in an open-work leaf design radiating out from an
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1900s Art Nouveau Sapphire and Diamond Mounted in Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
One round sapphire surrounded by 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, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 3.00ct Diamond Crossover Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 3.00 Colour: H-I Clarity: VS1 Metal: 18ct Rose Gold, Platinum
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18k Gold GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
the late Victorian period from solid 18k rose and white gold. The ring features a large, oval
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
features a central old cut diamond surrounded by four natural pearls and four rose cut diamonds. The ring
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Emerald Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.36 Cut: Old Mine Cushion Color: M-N Clarity: VS2 Diamonds: 24 Rose Cut
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

SPANISH COLONIAL 1790 Iberian Antique Ring In 18Kt Gold With Emerald Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut. Note: All gemstones displayed in
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1790s Spanish Baroque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Half Hoop Ring 1.70cts Hallmarked 1895
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Antique five stone diamond half hoop ring. This is a stunning dress ring, featuring 5 old mine cut
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1890s British Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Set Double Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
by 1.0 carats of fine old mine-cut diamonds and .02 carats of rubies, the look is "jewels of the
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1890s English Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18k Diamond and Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
a variation of old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, with have an approximate total carat weight of
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA 18K Tiffany Co. Green Emerald Diamond Ring Certified Huge Gold 12.16 Cts!
Located in Sylvania, GA
18K Rose Gold Ring (Hallmarked & Guaranteed) Weight - 11.93 grams HEAVY Perfectly Kept in Vintage
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19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian 1.50 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Victorian ring showcases three old cut diamonds in a carved shank setting. The
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Two-Stone Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. DETAILS: Victorian two-stone diamond sapphire and gold engagement ring. DIAMONDs: one old mine-cut
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Belle Epoque Style Solitaire Diamond Ring Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
to wear with care. Diamond: One old mine cut, Colour J-L, Clarity SI, Estimated weight 0.30ct Metal
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1910s French Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Russian Demantoid Diamond Art Nouveau Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917. This 14K green and rose gold ring is designed as an Art
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Garnet

Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Openwork Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
cushion and rose cut diamonds. The diamonds are set in silver over 18K gold. The center stone measures
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond

Victorian 1.40ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
each stone delicately claw set into a platinum top. Between the primary stones, rose cut diamonds set
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Two Tone 14k Rose Gold and Platinum .50 Ct Vintage Bypass Engagement
Located in Addison, TX
1.85mm at shank Finger to Top of Ring: 5.10mm Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old Mine Cut Carat Weight
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Victorian Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Necklace 1.20ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
diamonds, including graduated old Mine Cut diamonds at the center, and delicate old Rose Cut stones forming
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Long Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is vertically set with 3 natural blue sapphires surrounded by 26 old mine cut diamonds and
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire

Rare Victorian, Diamond Floral Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning antique Victorian floral cluster ring boasts a unique old European cut diamond in the
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 0.74 Carat Champagne Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
, are 14 rose cut diamonds totalling 0.14 carat in weight. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
cabochon cut turquoise (approximately 3 cts) of an excellent color surrounded by old mine cut and old rose
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Turquoise

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
cut diamonds and has a floral design on either side with rose cut diamonds on them. The ring is in
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
emeralds each have a rose cut diamond sat between them to add that little extra sparkle. Ring Size: M 1/2
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 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.