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Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
carat white gold collet. An additional three rose cut diamonds have been set down the shoulders
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Mosaic Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 14K Gold Silver US6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Antique early 1900's fanciest European cluster Ring featuring Silver on solid 14K Rose Gold with
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1910s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Ring 1ct Sapphire 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose ØUS 5.5 / 3.4gr
Located in SE
This old ring has a navette or boat-shaped crown with a Silver top on solid 14K Rose Gold set with
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold

Victorian 0.50ct Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
. The centre of the ring houses a 0.50 carat old cut diamond surrounded by 7 rose cut diamonds. The
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
(1mm) Rose Cut Diamond Dimensions: 30 (1mm) Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Period: Circa. 1930. Box
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique European Ring 2.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6/ 10gr
Located in SE
Old European Ring, Renaissance styled with parts in solid 18k Yellow Gold and Silver. Openwork dome
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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 0.85 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Five sparkling diamonds are set in this 18 carat yellow gold ring. The centre diamond is 0.25 carat
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds Red Enamel 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US/ 7.7gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring hand - made between late 19th - early 20 centuries. Floral ornament with rose cut
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Deco 1930 Solitaire Ring in Two Tone 18kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
are six delicate Rose cut Diamonds, adding an enchanting touch to the design. Weighing a total of
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

English Georgian 1780 Ring in 14 Kt Gold and Silver with Diamonds and Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
cushion shaped cameo carved from natural blue turquoise surrounded by rose cut diamonds. This ring is
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1780s English Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring - AGL Certificate
Located in Hummelstown, PA
, weighing 1.7 carats, that glows from within 1.65 carats of chunky old mine cut diamonds, set in platinum
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Halo Ring 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.3 gr
Located in SE
tested solid 14K Rose Gold. Crown with top in White Gold or Silver holding 11 old diamond cut
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Art Deco French Bombe Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
remainder of the ring is fantastically modelled into it's shape. It is made of 18 carat rose gold and is
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique European Ring 1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US /2.7gr
Located in SE
with scaly decorations on the shoulders. Round rose cut Diamond in Silver bezel measures Ø 6.25 mm x
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1910s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond "Moi et Toi" Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A diamond bypass ring from the Victorian (ca1850’s) era! Crafted in 14K yellow gold and silver
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1880s American Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique European Halo Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US10.25 /4.6g
Located in SE
. Band is not hallmarked / tested 18K White Gold , flower crown is made of Silver. 12 rose cut Diamonds
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Victorian 0.78 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.78 Colour: I Clarity: VS1 Metal: 18ct Rose Gold
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Cluster Ring 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US6 /2.2 gr
Located in SE
Old ring set with a silver cluster of nine rose-cut diamonds attached to 18K Gold hoop. Hallmarked
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau 14k/Platinum Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
setting has a floral design! Two small mine cut diamonds are nestled between the large pearls. The
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian 18kt Gold Locket Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Braintree, GB
rose gold the ring features old-cut diamonds set within the urn. The hidden compartment, accessed via
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1880s European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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18k Gold

1899 Antique Ring natural 4ct Opal Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 / 3gr
Located in SE
4 rose cut diamonds. This Opal stone shows all the colors of the rainbow with Blue, Green, and
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1890s European Arts and Crafts Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Edwardian 4.25 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum-topped surround prong set with old mine cut diamonds at cardinal points Weighing approximately
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring Enamel 18k Yellow Gold 5.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
coral measures 12mm x 5.5mm. Old mine and rose cut diamonds are estimated at approx. 0.04 to 0.05 carats
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian Two Diamond Bow Shaped Dress Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This unique ring features two old cut diamonds, each weighing 0.15 carat set within a bow shaped
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring 5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Silver Ø 8.25 US/8.8gr
Located in SE
19 rose cut Diamonds. Largest stone in the center is Ø 4.5mm / 0. 4ct , 18 around it are Ø 4 mm
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Early 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Enamel Silver 18K Gold Antique Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set in yellow gold with an elongated silver-topped oval shaped surround Featuring bezel set rose cut
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with two old diamond
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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Russian Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 56 /14K Gold Ø 8US / 2.5 gr
Located in SE
Russian Imperial period Ring with openwork shoulders featuring one claw set old oval cut Ruby and
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1920s German Ring Sapphire solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 7.25 US/1.7gr
Located in SE
Antique German Ring in Rose Gold featuring old cushion cut natural Sapphire 4 mm x 3 mm / ca 0.2 ct
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1910s German Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
a further five small rose cut diamonds set in between the rubies. The stones have been set into a
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique German Halo Ring natural 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 6.25US/1.3gr
Located in SE
featuring Green with tint of Blue Sapphire and 12 Rose cut Diamonds. Hallmarked 18ct and maker's. Crown
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1910s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Green Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
jewelry artistry. This stunning piece features a central approximately .90ct mine cut diamond with J color
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Victorian 3.50ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
, three sparkling 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

VICTORIAN 1880 Industrialism Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Gold With Agate Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
accented by by a rectangular bar element, which is set with fourteen rose cuts diamonds. Industrial look
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1880s English Neoclassical Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1925 Nordic Ring 1 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 11 US / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Ring featuring rose cut Diamonds arranged in fancy eye / boat - shaped pattern
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Natural Pearl 1.89ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
with 4 glittering old mine cut diamonds. The shoulders of the ring taper to a plain, polished band of
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Belle Époque 1.20ct Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
beautiful cabochon cut stone is 1.20 carat and has been claw set with 18 carat rose gold. Surrounding the
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

C1820 Georgian Diamond Flower Cluster Ring w Carved Repousse Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
Early Georgian rose diamond cluster ring set in silver with an 18K gold embossed band. This is a
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1820s British Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

19th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
side. The whole on an asymmetrical openwork design, set with antique and rose-cut diamonds. Weight of
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique late Baroque (Rococo), Diamond, Blue Enamel Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
cannetille using . Silver, 18-karat gold and popular cuts for diamonds included ‘rose cut’, ‘old mine cut
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Danish Ring 1ctw. Diamonds 14K Green/White Gold ØUS8
Located in SE
others show old European diamond cut .. And three small Rose cut diamonds in the very center make it
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1910s Danish Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art deco 1920 Filigree Ring in 18kt gold and Platinum with Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
approximately 0.25 carats, radiating a rich blue hue. Surrounding the sapphire are old mine-cut and rose-cut
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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 ...

Antique Edwardian Oval Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Silver Yellow Gold 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
probably been mined in Australia over a century ago. Encircled by two rows of sparkling rose-cut diamonds
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Ring featuring crown decorated with oval cut natural Rubies and rose cut Diamonds
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Early 1900s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Old Austrian Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow White Gold Ø7.75US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
, color ca. F,G /VS and four pave set rose cut diamonds.All stones with open backs. Fine used condition
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring features an old mine cut diamond, natural ruby, and natural sapphire surrounded by chunky rose cut
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.75ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS12/ 2.35gr
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance - styled cluster Ring decorated with natural Emerald stone and rose - cut Diamonds
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
+ eight old mine cut cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm / 0.02 ct each + four rose cut Diamonds Ø 1 mm / 0.0067 ct
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Victorian sapphire and diamond five stone ring, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
shape old mine cut diamonds with a combined weight of 0.60 carats, decorated with eight round rose cut
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1890s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.06 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum /14 Karat Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2417916474 Weight: 2.06ct Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: N Clarity
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Vinaigrette Perfume Ring Amethyst Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Ø 8US/ 5.55gr
Located in SE
European cut Diamonds on : Ø 2mm (x 4 stones ) and Ø 1.75 mm (x 2 stones). Size: Ø 8 US / Ø 18.19 mm
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Mid-19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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

Antique Ring 0.25ct. Diamond Enamels solid 18K Gold Silver Ø4.25US/1.25 gr
Located in SE
with engraved and enameled decorations on the shoulders. Round rose cut Diamond in Silver bezel
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1890s Swedish Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Art Deco Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring, 2.04ct Royal Blue, 17K/14K Gold, Size 9
Located in Northampton, MA
single-cut diamonds, adding vintage sparkle. The mounting itself is a work of craftsmanship: richly
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique European Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 2.8gr
Located in SE
European cut and 18 rose cut Diamonds. The Crown has inter-twisting bands with a top in Platinum adorned
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1920s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Burma Ruby Diamond Marquee ring
Located in Napoli, IT
charming marquee shaped crown holds 22 old mine cut diamonds for 1.70 Ct of total Diamond content, rated as
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1880s European Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 2gr
Located in SE
A Ring from 1920s -1930s decorated with natural emerald cut Emerald 4.75 mm x 3.75 mm x 2.1 mm deep
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique rose gold ring mine cut diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Rose Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 12 vintage versions or 3 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of antique rose gold ring mine cut diamonds bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by LB Exclusive are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of old mine cut, rose cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of antique rose gold ring mine cut diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds?

Prices for antique rose gold ring mine cut diamonds start at $875 and top out at $15,750 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,300.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.