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Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø8US/ 3.7gr
Located in SE
part in Silver holds 15 rose cut Diamonds, central stone is heart shaped 4.5 mm x 3.2 mm/ ca.0.25ct
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1910s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Victorian 4.25 carat Ceylon sapphire diamond 18k rose gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian ring features a 4.25ct Ceylon sapphire of vivid hue, framed by antique old mine cut
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut and Ruby Floral Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver top. The ring has rose cut diamonds all over the petals
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Double Row Old Cut Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Double row ring. Crafted in 18ct gold with hint of rose, this
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Unisex Antique Victorian 18k Gold Platinum 1.24ctw Old Cut Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
rose cut diamonds bringing additional sparkle to the ring. This buckle style ring has a wonderful, bold
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1840s Early Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ring Rose Gold Malachite Russia ca. 1915
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautifully carved malachite and rose gold dome ring made in Russia, ca. 1915. The rich color in
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1920s European Jugendstil Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Malachite, Rose Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 9.25/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Old ring with ornamental open work crown, band tested solid 14K Rose Gold . No hallmarks, ca
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow and White Gold Old Minor Cut Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14k Yellow and white Gold Old Minor Cut Diamond Wedding Ring Diamond Wedding Ring
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Late 19th Century American Retro Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum 0.81ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising two large old mine cut
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Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
gold features a natural Old Mine cut center stone measuring 5.54 x 5.74 x 3.81mm and approximately 0.90
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold and Silver Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, enamel, silver, and yellow gold ring, comprising one old mine cut diamond
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1860s British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique old mine diamond cluster ring, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Antique old mine diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Victorian 1.40 Ct Old Diamond Cut Navette French ring
Located in Napoli, IT
overwhelmed by old cut Diamonds between old mine cut and rose cut Diamonds, approx 1.40 Ct TCW G/I VVS/SI for
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1880s French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Revival Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, which has oxidized over time. The ring’s face is covered in a grid of old mine and rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Burma no heat ruby diamond 18k rose gold three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
antique old mine cut diamonds in a romantic 18k rose gold setting. Center stone: Cabochon cut ruby
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Belle Epoque Diamond Gold and Silver Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Gold handmade genuine Belle Epoque ring. It is set in 18k Rose Gold featuring a large
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Early 1900s European Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning old cut diamond cluster ring dating back to the Victorian period. At the
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian .70 Ct Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Three Stone ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
, substantially hand fabricated in 18 KT gold, more rose than yellow Centering 1 oval cushion old miner cut
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1870s European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique French Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.25US / 12gr
Located in SE
Ca. 19th - early 20 cent. French Ruby and Diamonds ring in solid 14K Rose Gold. Hallmarked with
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Antique German Ring 1ctw. natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold ØUS7/3g
Located in SE
Beautiful ca. XIX -early XX-century antique Halo type ring. Band in tested 18K Rose Gold. The
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Antique Gold Platinum and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Platinum top and 18k yellow Gold Ring, set with two old Mine cut Diamonds totaling 1.50
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Silver on 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
. At the top sits a bright old mine cut diamond, followed by waved sections beautifully set with rose
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Antique Halo Ring 1 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 3.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
14 old diamond cut Diamonds in White gold or Platinum clusters mounted on shoulders and band in solid
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian 14K White Gold Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the 1910s. At its center, a bezel-set old mine cut diamond weighing 0.45 carats shines with L-M color
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mine cut diamonds, each stone reflecting the soft, romantic glow characteristic of 19th-century
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique fancy Ring solid 18K Rose Gold 25 Rubies Diamonds US 4.75 /3 gr
Located in SE
Old Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold with plain band. Round Crown Ø 12 mm x 3 mm deep with slightly
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Antique Ring 0.2 ct Diamond 0.2ct Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US5.25/1.6gr
Located in SE
A Ring from ca. 1920s - 1930s with the band in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with old European cut
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1920s European Retro Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Antique Ring 0.65 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US 3.25/ 1.59 gr
Located in SE
period.Combination of Gold, Silver, and Diamonds of old European Diamond cut. Custom hand - made German or Austrian
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 2ct Sapphire 2.8 ct Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.5 US /4.9gr
Located in SE
Cluster ring in solid 14K Rose Gold holding three rows of 32 Diamonds and a natural Blue Sapphire
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 35 Diamonds Cut: Old Mine and Rose Cuts Weight: Approximately 0.8 Carats Color: I-J
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1870s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 KT Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Ct old mine cut Diamonds rated as H/I – Clarity grade I – eye clean- having minus internal inclusions
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1900 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx 0.10-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
motif, accompanied by shimmering rose-cut diamonds. These diamonds, artfully positioned, create an
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Austrian Ring 1 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US 6.25/ 3 gr
Located in SE
Fine Austrian ring made ca. late 19 early 20 century period. Silver on Gold openwork crown with 15
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Gold and Silver Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Napoli, NA
Mine cut diamonds, mounted in 18k rose Gold and silver. On the ring we estimated approximately 2 ct of
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1890s European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Belle Époque Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
stones at either shoulder. This elegant ring is made complete by a warm ribbed 18ct rose gold band
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Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau 1900 Ring in 18kt yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
ring's vintage charm and elegance. Adding to its allure, the ring is adorned with rose cut diamonds
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian 14k Diamond Engagement Ring .08ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold, the
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Art Nouveau 1890 Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
of its carefully selected gemstones. The ring features two old mine-cut diamonds, with a combined
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
round faceted old mine cut diamonds, each with a exhibiting a white hue. The shoulders showcase an open
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian Ring in White Gold, Diamonds and Pearl
Located in PARIS, FR
old mine cut diamond weighing 0.4 carat supported by elegant scrolls paved with rose-cut diamonds for
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is rose cut diamond 0.60 carat. The diamond is has is G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a chic and stylish antique ring featuring a trio round faceted old mine cut diamonds
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Diamond, Silver and Gold Five Stone Carved Ring, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond and gold five stone carved ring, with old-cut diamonds, in claw and grain
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Early 1900s British Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Cluster Ring, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
, with a two row cluster of old mine-cut diamonds, in silver-upon-gold crown settings, on a rose gold
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1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl shamrock ring, 18k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This gorgeous antique Victorian era Diamond and Pearl shamrock ring really stands out from the
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Belle Epoque 2.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold/Silver Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique 18Kt rose Gold and silver Ruby and Diamond ring. The cluster style ring is centered with an
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum Ring with Sapphires Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
 0.45 carats. The ring is further adorned with six rose cut diamonds on the sides, adding a delicate
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
delightful centralised cluster consisting of old and rose cut diamonds of differing shapes and sizes. We
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18th Century Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring 1.4ctw old cut Diamonds solid 12K Gold Silver ØUS8/ 3.6gr
Located in SE
German old cluster Ring hand - made ca. late XIX -early XX cent. with parts in solid 12K Rose Gold
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19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 10k Gold

14K Gold Victorian Ring with Diamonds and Pink Coral Cabochon
Located in Venice, CA
surrounded by six Old Mine Cut diamonds, sweetly framed in square mounts. Part of our signature collection
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1890s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total is weight 2.4 grams. Totally is main old mine cut diamond about 0.85
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1890s European Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 18kt Gold Snake Ring with 3.50ct Ruby 0.45ct Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
, estimated at approximately 3.50 carats, bezel-set and framed by a halo of 30 old mine-cut diamonds. The
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1830s European Early Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1900 Ring in 18kt yellow Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
center is an old mine-cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.28 carats, graded J color and I1 clarity
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
face plays host to an array of old mine and rose cut diamonds. Each stone has been individually
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1900 Engagement Ring in 18kt Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
timeless sophistication and meticulous craftsmanship. At its center is an old mine-cut diamond, weighing
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Victorian 9k/Sterling Silver Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond buckle ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 9k rose gold and
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Antique Heartshape Lovetoken Diamond George II Gold Silver Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare heartshaped diamond ring dating from mid 18th century. The gold ring is decorated with a
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Mid-18th Century Unknown George II Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

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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.