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Antique Circa 1910s Art Nouveau 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
rose cut diamond 0.13 ct. The diamond is has generally H-I-J-K-L-M-Yellow color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity
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1910s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1920 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
by rose cut diamonds and additional old mine diamonds (approximately 0.25 ct total), enhancing the
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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 ...

Late 19th century 2.05 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold 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

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

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sculptural Tank Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco sculptural tank ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features diamonds (old mine
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Edwardian Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped 750 Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian oval
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco filigree Ring in 14kt Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
central diamond are six exquisite rose-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.06 carats, each graded as
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Circa 1910s Art nouveau 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.4 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.10 ct. Totally is
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1910s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Edwardian Inspired 1.24 Carat Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cut Weight: 1.24 Carat Color: J Clarity: I1 Accent Stone: 8
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1920s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is side rose cut diamond 0.06 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

SLOAN CO. Art Deco 14k Diamond Knot-Motif Ring
By Sloan Company
Located in Narberth, PA
intricate three-dimensional knot-motif. The center of the knot features a .75ct mine cut diamond, which is
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Rectangle Style Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Totally is old cut diamond 1 ct. Totally is rose
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver 0.8ctw Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
old mine cut diamonds, and twenty-eight rose cut diamonds, set in silver, to an 18 karat yellow gold
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold TW 0.60 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
shimmering old and rose cut diamonds interspersed with intricate swirling black filled enamel decoration
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
of chunky rose cut diamonds in a pavé setting. Completing the design are fine filigree cutouts below
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US9 / 2.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo type Ring featuring solid 14K Yellow Gold frame with 10 rose cut Diamonds /foiled
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold

19th century Diamond Flower ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Metal: 19.2 Kt Yellow Gold and Silver Stones: 81 rose cut diamonds and 1 center old cut diamond Weight
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19th Century Portuguese High Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
single oval shaped old mine cut diamond sits proud at the centre of the face in a silver collet setting
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
. The main old cut diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. Totally is side rose cut diamond 0.06 ct. Ring
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
mix of approximately 1.00 carat of rose cut and Old-Mine cut diamonds set in platinum atop a new 14K
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
with a ribbon. The ring is embellished with sparkling old mine, old European and rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Denver, CO
features a rose cut diamond center stone surrounded by a halo of Old Mine cut diamonds fashioned in a
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Brooch Conversion Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
karat gold daisy is set with a central 0.40 carat old mine cut diamond which is of K colour and SI
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Georgian/Regency Diamond Cluster Ring Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
8 rose cut Diamonds adding .40 Ct with lots of candle light sparkle Crown of the ring is 16 x 15 mm
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Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA 2.25 Carat Sapphire Diamond Fleur de Lis Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1900's Sapphire and diamond Fleur de Lis cocktail ring. Platinum top and 18k rose gold setting. 5
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Cluster Unisex Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A chunky yet artful diamond cluster ring studded with 10 rose cut diamonds centering on an ever-so
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Art Deco 1920 Ring in 18kt Gold and Platinum with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
flair of the Art Deco era. Adding to its allure, the ring is adorned with two Rose Cut Diamonds on the
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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 ...

Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Ruby Lozenge Shaped Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, ruby, platinum and yellow gold ring, comprising two old cut diamonds, two rose
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Ring 2 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver US 6.5/ 10 gr
Located in SE
. Crown measures 30 mm x 12 mm x 6 mm deep. All Diamonds naturals of Rose cut with open backs. Five
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This unusual and unique ring dates back to the Edwardian era and features a central diamond
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS11 /2.87gr
Located in SE
Antique Portuguese Diamond Ring, Renaissance styled. Band in Rose Gold, base of the crown in
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1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Natural Pearl, Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crossover Ring, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
, with curving, split shoulders, each pavé set with a mixture of old-cut, rose-cut and eight-cut diamonds
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1910s British Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Edwardian 18k Diamond Moi Et Toi Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
ring features 4 rose cut diamonds, which are all bead-set. The remainder of the band is smooth and
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

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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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian Diamond Ruby Romantic Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
/90 ca. 18 Kt gold, marked Principle Diamond is is an old mine cut Diamond of .45 Ct rated as H /VS
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
gemstones, such; rose cuts diamonds and faceted rubies. As for the clock on this beetle, it is a very
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian Russian 14k Diamond and Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
with rose cut diamonds held within bead-settings. The shoulders of the ring feature black enameling
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 2.70 Carats diamond ring circa 1900
Located in Uccle, BE
Antique Diamond ring circa 1900. The ring is set with a very nice center old mine diamond of
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Early 1900s European Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Russian Lodka Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ø6.5US /3.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau period Russian 56 Rose Gold /14K Ring featuring rose diamond cut
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1910s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Cluster Ring Diamonds Rubis Emeralds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
cluster ring showcases a handcrafted rose-cut diamond at its heart (approx. 0.25 ct), encircled by six
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

1800 2.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique 18K rose Gold Ruby and Diamond ring. The cluster style ring is centered with an
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Late 19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Edwardian diamond set solitaire ring features an old cut, 0.40 carat diamond at its
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold US 5.25 / 2.5gr
Located in SE
A ring from late 19th - early 20th cent. featuring rose cut Diamonds arranged in navette - shaped
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
a bezel set old mine cut diamond. Radiating out from the central diamond are 4 rays, which are
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique German Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 /2.7 gr
Located in SE
Old Ring with open - work convex pyramid shaped crown set with seven rose cut Diamonds. Likely
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1820s German Baroque Revival Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

English Antique Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
An English Antique 15 karat gold/silver top ring with sapphire and diamonds. The ring has a no heat
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1880s English Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Diamond Emerald Ring 14K White Gold Antique Cocktail Victorian
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
the total weight of .56 carat. The diamonds are different in size and quality. Old mine and rose-cut
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Late 19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.22 Carat Sapphire 0.20 Carat Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
: - 1 sapphire, round cut, 0.22ct, B 6/3, VS - 1 diamond, old mine cut, 0.20ct, W-STW, VS Weight: 4.45g
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Halo Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.75 /8gr
Located in SE
. Nine rose - cut Diamonds arranged in a flower pattern, all with closed backs. The largest stone in the
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Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.10ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1870s
Located in London, GB
gold completing the ring in traditional Victorian fashion. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut
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1870s British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
movement. A single round faceted old mine cut diamond sits proud at the centre of the face in a bezel
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Victorian Diamond and Red Garnet Trilogy Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old Mine cushion cut diamond measuring approximately 0.15 carats, H color, VS clarity, sits at
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian ruby and diamond cluster ring, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Victorian ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat SI Sapphire 1.40 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 1 sapphire (round cut, 0.70ct, vB 6/3, SI) - 10 diamonds (old mine cut, TW 1.40ct, RW-W, VS-SI
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Georgian Diamond Enameled Urn Mourning Hair Locket Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
urn image which adorns rich, black enameling and fine old Mine and Rose Cut diamonds which are set
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1770s Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Columbian Emerald and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
13 Old Mine Cut diamonds of fine quality, total weight approx. 0.8 carat, the ring also set with two
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Georgian Era Blue Glass Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
shoulders of the ring are embellished with old mine cut diamonds. The shank is encrusted with old rose cut
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond

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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.