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Vintage Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond Engagement Ring 10k White Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
shoulders are accented with old mine cut diamonds. The ring is in very good condition. Particulars
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 0.70 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This whimsical Victorian ring centres a 0.70 carat ruby surrounded by old cut diamonds. The ruby is
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Imperial Russian Diamond Skull Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
crafted in silver (over gold) and densely set with 58 old mine and old rose cut diamonds. Dimensions of
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20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond

3.19 Carat GIA and AGL Cert Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Origin: Burma (Myanmar) 64 Old Mine Cut Diamonds 8 Rose Cut Diamonds = 3/4ct Total Diamond Weight
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1904
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Victorian five stone ring features a blue sapphire with two old cut diamonds on
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
sparkle comes from eight small rose cut diamonds set expertly in between the gems. The ring itself is
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This captivating Edwardian era ring centers on a shimmering .80 carat old mine-cut diamond that
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Platinum

ART DECO 1925 Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
ring is set with a selection of twenty-five natural earth mined gemstones such rose cut diamonds
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
four 2.25mm opals. Eight old mine cut diamonds are estimated at 0.02 carats each and total an estimated
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian 2.25 Carats Sapphire Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with strong and uniform violetish-blue color Surrounded and flanked by rose and old mine cut diamonds
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian 3.10ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
, three incredible old cut diamonds are set with a further four rose cut diamonds set in between, giving
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Dog Conversion Ring 14k Yellow Gold Hound Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
estimated 0.01 carat old rose cut diamond and one estimated 0.03 carat old mine cut diamond total an
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby and 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

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.00 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1900's diamond ring. Oval rose cut center diamond in a 14k yellow gold handmade three-stone
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Rose Gold and Rose-Cut Diamonds Bangle Bracelet
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique bracelet in rose gold, silver, and rose-cut diamonds Bangle bracelet in 18k rose gold (750
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring Trilogy 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
weight), accented with 16 estimated 0.05 old mine cut diamonds. The total diamond weight is estimated at
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Diamond Cluster Men s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This massive fluted gold gentlemen's cluster ring features a beautiful 0.73 ct Full Holland Rose
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond

Victorian 1.54 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Antique Scroll Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blue in color and flanked by old mine cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.38 carat total - J color
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Victorian Emerald and Diamonds Enamel Ring, 18kt Gold and Silver, France
Located in London, GB
, weighing around 6.50ct. It is surrounded with 14 old mine cut diamonds and 8 rose cut diamonds. The rim has
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian 18k Gold 0.40ctw Chunky Diamond Floral Engraved Eternity Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - 0.30-0.40ctw
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Enamel Diamond Ring Size M (52)
Located in London, GB
, Clarity: SI Further Diamonds: 40 (1mm) Rose cuts Period: Art Nouveau Tested As: 18ct Gold and Platinum
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Edwardian Era Antique Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K gold. The ring is centered with two sparkling old European cut diamonds (approximately 0.25 ct
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Top 3-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
old mine cut diamond and the other diamonds are rose cut. Wraps around the finger beautifully! #R0395
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Natural Unheated Ruby Diamond Vous et Moi Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
one vivid Natural unheated Ruby, 0,80 ct., and one Sparkling Old mine cut diamond weighing approx
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Double Hearts Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow gold Double Hearts Ring, set with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds, Cushion Rubies. Finger
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Euro Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
. There are old mine and rose cut diamonds on the mounting and has a beautiful floral design. The ring is
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 0.58 CTW Diamond Ruby Opal Silver 14 Karat Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bead set old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 carat Eye clean and bright
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1870s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Carved "Man in the Moon" Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Crescent Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
this handmade conversion ring. At the center is a gorgeous diamond crescent moon that hugs the side of
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Early 19th Century 1ct Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian ruby and diamond ring made in England, circa 1820. The centre of this
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Belle Epoque Openwork Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1890 A silver topped gold ring is vertically set with two old mine cut diamonds: one bright
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond

An 18 Carat Gold French Art Nouveau Ring by André Rambour
Located in Amsterdam, NL
ten rose cut diamond and on top with two old cut diamonds and an emerald in her hair are two flowers
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Pearl Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Pearl and Diamond Swirling-Pattern Ring Circa 1880 The silver topped 18K rose gold
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Natural Pearl

Victorian No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring Circa 1870 s Estate
Located in Boston, MA
in a bezel of yellow gold. Framing the sapphire are a row of rose cut diamonds, encircled by a halo
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond, 18 Carat and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
diamond and scattered around this in leaf style settings are rose cut diamonds. The ring is modelled in
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1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
sparkling old European and old mine cut diamonds. The shoulders of the ring are accented with two old rose
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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage Two Toned Diamond Band 18K Size 5
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love the dainty design of this vintage diamond band! Ring Details Material: 18K Rose Gold Shank
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique French Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Band Ring
Located in London, GB
natural ruby, sapphire, emerald and old mine cut diamond; all of which is contained within a platinum rose
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Late Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver 3-Stone Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
made of 18k yellow gold with sterling silver settings and features three prong-set old Mine Cut
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Plique-a-jour Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
40 rose-cut diamonds and 6 Old Mine diamonds with an approximate total weight of .50 carat, and a 5.9
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Pearl Ruby Diamond Renaissance Revival Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
gold bezel. The pearl is surrounded by two rows of gemstones: eight rose cut diamonds, eight old mine
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Gypsy Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. The central diamond is old mine cut and the ones
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1910s British Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold

Antique German GIA Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, wearing these gorgeous earrings. These drop earrings feature a GIA certified Old Mine Cut diamond, 1.83
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1880s German Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ct sapphire from Burma surrounded by ten old mine and ten old rose cut diamonds. The richness and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire

Antique Victorian Snake Ring Turquoise Diamond 7 Large Cocktail Serpent Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
1900s). Turquoise measures 20mm x 15mm. One estimated 0.05 carat old mine cut diamonds is set into the
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 19th Century Antique Garnet Diamond Openwork Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
openwork bezel embellished with chunky old mine and rose cut diamonds. The shank of the ring is a late
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Early 19th Century Russian Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Garnet

French Edwardian 1.47 Carats Sapphire Diamond PlatinumToi Et Moi Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.52 carat - J color with VS2. Each set in a
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Ruby Diamond Ring Victorian Period 10.62 Grams
Located in Media, PA
This is a gorgeous 14 karat rose gold, diamond and Ruby ring. It is an antique ring most likely
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby

French Diamond Silver over 18k Antique Ring/Pendant/Pin Combo
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
is accented by 62 rose cut diamonds. This piece can be screwed into the top and worn as a ring, can
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
by a single white old mine-cut white on either side with four rose cut diamond neatly nestled in
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19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian Muzo Colombian emeralds and diamonds ring
Located in PARIS, FR
rose-cut diamonds. The emeralds come from Colombia, from the famous Muzo mine, which has produced some
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Russian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage emerald and diamond cluster ring centered with an old mine oval emerald (approximately
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20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Art Nouveau 14k/Platinum Pearl and Diamond Moi Et Toi Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
" ("Me and You") design. The swirled bypass of the ring is adorned with twenty rose cut diamonds, which
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1890s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring - GIA F1
Located in Hummelstown, PA
mine-cut diamond trefoils, highlighted by decorative rose cut diamonds. This delightful late Victorian
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1890s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Emerald

Sapphire and Diamond Ring GIA Certified No-Heat Edwardian Era
Located in Northampton, MA
round, oval and cushion-cut old-mine diamonds that together total approximately 1.36 carats. Two smaller
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant. Featuring six rose cut diamonds and
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian GIA 1.66 Carat Cambodian No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18k Platinum Cluster
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat rose gold with a platinum top. Circa 1900. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and may be resized. About
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

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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.