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1838 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 2.75 US / 0.95gr
Located in SE
Old Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with a hinged compartment on the crown. Hand- engraved
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1830s Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Garnet, 18k Gold

c.1890 Victorian Era Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Antique Ring Silver 14K
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, surrounded by a dazzling array of rose-cut and old mine brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.90ct, all
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Unisex Ring 1898 Russian Coin 5 Rubles 22k 14k Gold Ø US 7.25 / 10.26 gr
Located in SE
A ring decorated with with Russian 1898 Imperial period 5 Rubles Gold Coin, unisex design. The face
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1890s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 1.30 Ct Nat Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Rare Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds for a total estimate of 1.20 Ct (5.2 and 5.3 mm. – G/H-VVS/SI) six more rose cut Diamonds
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1880s European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1926 Ring 3 stones natural 0.8ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 23K Gold ØUS 7.25/ 6gr
Located in SE
Blue of medium intensity with tint of Green. Two rose cut Diamonds Ø 3.75 mm / ca. 0.25 ct each in
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, 22k Gold, 18k Gold

1863 Bombe Ring natural Gems Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US5.75 / 1.7 gr
Located in SE
diamonds can chip or stones fall out if proper care is not taken. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the
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1860s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold

An Antique Diamond Three-Stone Ring Circa 1900 s
Located in Firenze, IT
Crossed ring in 18K yellow gold and silver centered by three old mine cut diamonds approx. 0.50
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Colombian emerald and diamond ring, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Centrally set with one octagonal emerald-cut natural Colombian
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1890s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Emerald

Antique Italian Halo Ring Sapphire Diamonds 12K Ø 7.75US / 4.2gr
Located in SE
Italian Halo Ring with natural Blue - Green Sapphire and 12 rose-cut Diamonds. Hand-made between
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.05ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
ring, flanked by old mine cut diamonds. The central sapphire is an oval cut stone weighing 1.05 carat
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1880s British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø US5.75 / 1.31 gr
Located in SE
European Ring from early XX cent. with plain band end engraved bezel in solid 18K Yellow Gold
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1920s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique diamond flanked solitaire ring, Swedish, circa 1840.
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an
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1840s Swedish Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with braided shoulders holding old diamond cut natural Rose
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique German Halo Ring 2.25ct Turquoise Diamonds solid 14K GoldØ5US/2.3gr
Located in SE
5.5 mm x 3.5 mm deep / ca 2.25ct and 15 rose cut Diamonds Ø 1.75mm / 0.025ct each / ca 0.37 ct total
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Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique European Ring 1.3 ctw / 5Diamonds 23K/18K Gold Silver ØUS 5.25/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Gold and face side made of Silver covered with peculiar Patina holding five rose hand cut Diamonds with
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver

Antique German Ring natural 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Platinum ØUS 5.5 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
rest of Diamonds are both of old European and rose cut. All stones with open backs. Total weight of
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Silver 4.5ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifty-four old mine cut diamond and
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Mars Ares Ring Intaglio Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 16.3 gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 18K Orange / Rose / Red Gold with bezel set fine intaglio on Red Onyx
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1910s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Onyx, 18k Gold

.90 Carat Edwardian Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold/Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
: .90ct, total weight. Old Mine Brilliant & Rose Cut, H-I Color, VS/SI Clarity Finger to Top of Stone
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Enamel Swallow Ring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
black enamel on 14K Yellow Gold and set with old mine cut and rose cut Diamonds. Cabochon Ruby set as
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

1.01 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond - GIA Certified! "Taylor Swift" Style
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
1.01ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – Antique Charm with Soul M Color SI2 Clarity Vintage Cushion Shape
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19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond

1907 Nordic Ring Blue Turquoise Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold ØUS5.25 /1.4gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold with three size-matching natural Blue Turquoise stones flanked with 6
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Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Minerva Unisex Ring Intaglio Hematite solid 585 / 14K Gold ØUS8 / 6.2 gr
Located in SE
German ca. early XX cent. Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 14K Rose Gold with claw set hand-cut
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Early 20th Century German Empire Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Hematite, 14k Gold

1904 Antique European Wedding Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 9.5 US / 4.3 gr
Located in SE
Fine 18K Antique Rose Gold Wedding Ring . Engraved cross/flowers ornament around the shank. Made
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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18k Gold

Antique German Toi et Moi Snake Ring Blue Sapphire solid 14K Gold Ø4.25 US/0.9gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period German Toi et Moi Ring hand - made ca. 1900s - 1930s. Solid 14K Rose Gold
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique 18Th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch Stomacher
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Mixed Metal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold & silver. With an Old Mine Cut diamond at the center, weighing approximately 0.70 carats. With an
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1986 USSR Ukrainian Earrings Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold / 3.32gr
Located in SE
A pair of Vintage Ukrainian Diamond Earrings with folding hooks. Parts in solid 14K Rose Gold
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1880s Ukrainian Retro Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique European Diamond Silver Gold Flower Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
mesmerizing rose-cut old-mine cut diamond, radiating a brilliance that is simply enchanting. Embracing the
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1890s Ukrainian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Silver 10.8ctw Old Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising one large old mine cut
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1870s British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
6mm 1 old mine cut diamond, approx. total weight .10ct, I, SI 14k Rose gold Stamped: 14k Top to bottom
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
cut diamond, twenty rose cut diamonds, and blue enamel, set in silver and yellow gold, with 9 karat
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1860s British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

18K Diamond Tahitian Pearl GIA Antique Pendant VS Old Mine Necklace 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
PENDANT & CHAIN & BOX! Rare Shimmering Old Mine Cut Diamonds. 7.02 Carats Of Fine Big Old European
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19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique German Bangle Bracelet 1ctw Diamonds Pearl 14K Rose Gold Silver /16.5grg
Located in SE
Silver on 14K Rose Gold separately assembled and attached to band parts construction with 30 rose cut
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique French Dangle Earrings natural 2ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold /3.2 gr
Located in SE
A pair of French dangles in 14K Rose Gold with folding hooks and a bit off round rose cut Diamonds
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Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Emerald Colombian Diamond Pendant Vintage GIA Cert Victorian VS Old Mine!
Located in Sylvania, GA
& ROSE CUT DIAMONDS FROM 1800s--STUNNING GIA CERTIFICATION PAPERWORK IS INCLUDED. FINEST NATURAL
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Bracelet 0.7ctw Diamonds solid Rose 18K Gold Silver/ 18cm/ 7.9gr
Located in SE
Silver bezels fused to solid 18K Rose Gold base with 13 old diamond cut Diamonds gradually sized, total
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Russian Flowers Earrings solid 14K Rose Gold /8.9 gr
Located in SE
difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate
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1910s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

1920 s Art Deco Bracelet in 18k Gold platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
excellent. There is no damage to the gold or platinum settings. All old mine and rose-cut diamonds are
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian 18kt Gold and Platinum hanging Earrings with 1.06 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
combination of 10 natural old mine-cut diamonds, together weighing approximately 1.06 carats (H–J color, VS–SI
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian 0.95 Total Carat Pear Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
substantially sized old Mine Pear cut diamond is bezel set in the center of each ring, providing a dramatic
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Empire French Sterling Silver 14K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet /28gr
Located in SE
ornamentation accented in 14K Rose Gold over Silver. V- lock and box clasp; inside - peculiar back support
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

French Vernon Triumph of Love Cupid 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Love Pendant
By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon
Located in London, GB
, surmounted by the flames of love. Diamond content: One old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique European Pendant Demeter Carved Shell Cameo solid 14K Rose Gold / 9.7gr
Located in SE
frame are made of solid 14K Rose Gold. Measurements: cameo 40 mm x 33 mm, whole pendant including the
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

FRENCH Antique 18kt gold Stick Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
mine and rose cut diamonds, as well as vivid blue sapphires and rubies, lending vibrant color and
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1880s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold TW ~1.80 Carat Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Russian Earrings natural 1.4 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 4.2 gr
Located in SE
, bezels Ø 9.5 mm x 7 mm deep Natural Diamonds from Ural Mountains of old mine cut: One : 5mm x 4.5mm x
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1910s Georgian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified Natural Jade Diamond Platinum Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
's pendant with rose cut and European diamonds. The upper bail has natural brown rose cut diamonds
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19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold

GEORGIAN 1810 England Blue Enameled Pendant In Silver Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
European rose cut diamonds, precisely two hundred-eighteen earth mined and consistent from the period with
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1810s English George IV Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, 15k Gold

Antique Ruby, Diamond, Silver And Gold Drop Earrings, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
rubies and, with a ring of old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds below, with a cluster in the centre, with
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1880s English Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique Islamic Shia Intaglio Bracelet Carnelian solid 14K Rose Gold 18cm/ 29gr
Located in SE
diamonds can chip or stones fall out if proper care is not taken. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the
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Early 20th Century Asian Arts and Crafts Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Carnelian, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

VICTORIAN 1880 Industrialism Pendant-Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Agate Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
agate accented by by a rectangular bar element, which is set with sixteen rose cuts diamonds. Fitted at
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Earrings Pearls Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 4.3gr
Located in SE
earrings featuring cultured pearls Ø7.5 mm each and rose cut Diamonds . Flexible links, six bezel set
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1920s European Renaissance Revival Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

GEORGIAN 1800 Antique Necklace Earrings Set In 18Kt Gold With 11.84 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
thirty-seven graduated Dutch rose cuts diamonds. The pendant-brooch is fitted at the reverse with a
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique German boxed Earrings 0.9ctw Diamonds solid 16K Gold Silver / 5.12gr
Located in SE
x 4mm deep, set with rose-cut Diamonds. Largest central stones Ø 3.25 mm/ 0.17 ct. each + 14 minors
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Chandelier Grapes Earrings 3.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 14.7g
Located in SE
closed and foiled under. 36 Diamonds if rose cut, proximate total weight ca 3.5 ctw Weight: 14.7
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Earrings natural 3.35 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 8.7g
Located in SE
Old European Diamond Earrings with Silver over 18K Gold designed and hand - crafted ca. middle of
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Mid-19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k 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.

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