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Bold Vintage Cocktail Ring with Oval Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rose gold cocktail ring. This bold vintage right hand ring centers a prong-set Oval Cabochon Australian
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.00 Carat Old Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
are claw-set in platinum and are bordered to the north and south by a row of five rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 3.60 Carat Old Mine Diamond Important Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, solid 18 kt gold and silver Imposing in presence, large cluster of old mine cut Diamonds with a good
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1810s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Original Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
• 18k gold and platinum • 1 old mine cut diamond H-VS2 0.08ctw. • 1 old mine cut diamond J-SI1
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.52 Carat Rose Cut and Old Cut Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A fabulously unique antique cluster ring. The cushion shaped modified rose cut diamond in the
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Edwardian 0.79 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
An Edwardian engagement ring of class. The cushion shaped old mine cut diamond in the centre is
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Early 20th Century French Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Rare Georgian Old Mine Diamond Heart 18 Karat Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
faceted early old mine cut Diamond approx .75 Ct but could be even bigger as deep and partly hidden with
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1790s Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Opal 1.80 Carat Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut Diamonds. Sides are set with two old mine Cushion cut Diamonds of 1.0 Ct - rated as H/I - VS/I
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

1920s Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Europe, 1920's. Mounted in 18 K white gold with 7 old-mine-cut diamonds weighing circa 0,95 ct
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent 2.70 Carat Old Mine Diamond Salmon Coral Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
/worn Gems: 1 natural rose Mediterranean coral cabochon of 11 mm. in diameter – 11 old mine cut diamonds
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1890s Italian Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 0.63 Carat Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A rather stunning antique trilogy ring. Each of the old mine cut diamonds is set in platinum square
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
14K rose gold antique ring set with large oval amethyst 22.50 ct. surrounded by Old Mine cut
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Solitaire Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Pink Gold, Wedding Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique Victorian solitaire diamond ring in 18 karat pink gold. Engagement ring with an old mine
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Carved Half Hoop Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
gallery, to a slim yellow gold shank. Sophisticated and beautiful. Cut – Old mine cut diamond with small
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl

Victorian Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Carved Trilogy Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A delightful Victorian ruby and diamond ring. Centred by a 1.15 carat (approx.) old mine cut
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Three Stone Diamond Oxidized Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elysian Park is a fabulous authentic Victorian era (circa 1880) 14k rose gold engagement ring
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian 0.70 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A wonderful Victorian diamond ring steeped in history. The square cushion shaped old mine diamond
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in PARIS, FR
mine cut diamonds in a bezel setting. The ring is elegantly decorated with geometric lines and openwork
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. Measurements – The diamond is 5.4 x 4.7mm. Sits 5.6mm from the finger. Metal – 18k rose gold and platinum
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1920s Art Deco 4.95 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
origin. Cut – Cushion cut sapphire. The diamonds are old mine / miner cuts and rose cuts. Colour
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Gold you and Me Ring
Located in London, GB
(VVS/VS-D/E)(SI/I-D/E); 4 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .83 Ct (VS/SI-D/E); 12 rose cut
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19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Filigree Platinum 18K Gold Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
gold ring shank. There are 12 rose cut diamonds and 3 old mine cut diamonds set in platinum. The
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Large Victorian Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
mine cut stones mixed with some small rose diamonds. An incredibly comfortable, striking ring to wear.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian .50 C Center Diamonds Platinum 18K Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
side. The ring is set with a .50 carat old mine cushion cut and 10 rose cut diamonds set in platinum
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1910s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau Diamond ring set with 2 old cuts abd smaller rose cut Diamonds in a variation on the
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
FEATURING (1) ROUND-CUT AMETHYST, 29.00 CTS., FLANKED BY (2) OLD MINE-CUT AND (6) ROSE-CUT
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.32 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow and White Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
slim, white gold band with two small rose cut diamonds at the shoulders. Irresistible. Accompanied by
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Natural Button Pearl Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
lovely. Cut – Old mine cut diamonds. Colour – G. Clarity – VS2 to SI1. Carat – Each of the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Original Belle Époque Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
• 18k gold and platinum • 2 old mine cut diamonds H-VS1 0.70ctw. • 8 rose cut diamonds I-SI1
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1880s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Gold Halo Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring - c. 1890-1900 - 14k rose gold, sapphire, diamond A
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Romantic Antique Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Luminous romantic diamond ring in an unusual horizontal configuration. Bright rose-cut diamonds
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1890s American Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Platinum

19th Century Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This mixed metal ring sets an array of old mine cut diamonds, with a round tourmaline center stone
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19th Century Unknown Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Tourmaline, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.60 Carat Old Cut Diamond Rare Trilogy Ring 18 Karat/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
making a statement ring Centre is a Cushion cut Old Mine cut Diamond internally flawless except a tiny
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 9ct Gold Sapphire Diamond Gypsy Eternity Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item: 9CT GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND GYPSY ETERNITY STYLE RING DETAILS Material: 9ct
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Navette Halo Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Navette Ring - c. 1880-1900 - 14k rose gold, Persian turquoise
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

French antique Victorian era 18K gold opal cabochon diamond halo ring
Located in Versailles, FR
this magic gemstone is a delicate frame of 16 rose-cut diamonds, each one set on silver first and then
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 4.95 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
origin. Cut – Cushion cut sapphire. The diamonds are old mine / miner cuts and rose cuts. Colour – The
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

18 Karat Gold, Silver, Onyx and 0.65 Carat Diamond Ring, Early 20th Century
Located in Bologna, IT
silver throughout. MATERIALS 18K gold, onyx and old mine and rose cut diamonds (0.65ct total) WEIGHT
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Toi et Moi diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
rose-cut diamonds and two old-cut diamonds in a platinum setting. Belle Epoque ring, circa 1900, France
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and VS clarity and is further decorated with six rose cut diamonds alongs the shoulders of the ring
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gold and Silver Diamond Star Snowflake Antique Ring
Located in Perth, AU
old european cut, old mine cut and rose cut diamonds and the total diamond weight is approximately
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1860s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
antique jewellery ring Centrally set with a duo of .50 Ct old mine cut Diamonds rated as H/I – Clarity
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Original Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
• 18k gold and Platinum • 1 old mine cut diamond H-VS1 0.20ctw • 8 natural calibrated cut sapphires
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ladies Victorian Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
grams of 18k Rose Gold and sized to 6.5. A wonderful ring that's over 150 years old!
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1850s American Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
mine cut diamonds. Later ring mounting added in 18ct yellow gold.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
An antique emerald and diamond ring, the oval buff-top emerald with an open scroll rose-cut diamond
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate

18th Century Georgian Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds, totaling 18 old mine and rose cuts, are set in silver over 18K yellow gold. Closed
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1760s Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique English Georgian Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A splendid example of an English Georgian Ring in very good condition. The rectangular cushion cut
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1780s British Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 0.65 Carat Sapphire and 0.72 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond ring of real class. The strong bright blue cushion cut sapphire in
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Early 20th Century French Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Early 19th Century Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Early Victorian diamond ring. 16 Old mine cut diamonds with 2 rose cut diamonds in a cluster design
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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Georgian Diamond Ring with Trefoil Accents
Located in Brooklyn, NY
face of the ring features a .30ct rose cut diamond in a crimped collet flanked trefoils of old mine
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1820s British Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Mindi Mond Victorian 17.61 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Ring
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal Step-Cut Aquamarine at 17.61 Carat. 17 Old Mine Cut Diamonds = Approximately 2.05 CTW; Color: I
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Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Gold, Silver

Certified 13.52 Carat Natural Untreated Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Period: ca. 1920 Material: platinum and 18K red gold Diamond(s): ± 100 old mine brilliant cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Exquisite Victorian Diamond Ruby Rare Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The main stone is an old mine cut Diamond of .45 Ct rated as H /VS sits proudly in a dedicated gold
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Stunning Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring, 1910s
Located in Antwerp, BE
aligns from within a bulging square of 12 rubies with two old mine brilliant cut diamonds. With the
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1920s Belgian Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Exquisite Victorian Burma Ruby and 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 Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian Unisex Diamond Monogram Bristol Glass Rare Signet Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Rose cut Diamonds Framed with old mine cut Diamonds finishing this rare and beautiful antique Signet
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1780s Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k 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.