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1903 Imperial Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old luxurious Russian Earrings in solid 56 Yellow Gold and Silver decorated with Blue
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 14K Gold / 3.92 gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold decorated with Red and Blue
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1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 / 14K Gold / 4.45 gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold decorated with Red and Blue
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Large 18 Karat Enameled and Moonstone Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
incredible piece is comprised of a fantastic 18kt yellow gold pendant, which hangs from an ornate 14kt gold
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 9k Opal Pearl Slide Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely slide chain necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 9k vibrant yellow gold
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1880s Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Opal, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Victorian Glass Tassie and Agate Intaglio Link Bracelet in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
surface of a stone. Intaglios were often present in antique fobs and signet rings, used for the purpose of
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1850s Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Agate, 14k Gold

Large and Striking Antique French Oval Nature Morte Floral Oil Painting, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
, yellow, pink, and white) reside in a brown woven basket that sits atop a stone baluster railing. A
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Textile, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Brooch by Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
; weighs 13.06 grams. With an O-ring clasp. Circa 1890-1900.   Metal: 18k Gold & Silver Pendant; 18k Yellow
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

1904 Art Nouveau Nordic Locket Pendant Sapphire Pearls solid 18KGold / 5.25gr
Located in SE
120-year-old Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with two Sapphires Ø 2.75 mm
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Opal Diamond Sapphire Silver Set Butterfly Pendant/Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cabochon cut opals, graduating in size. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18ct yellow gold 18" curb
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1880s Unknown Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver

Victorian Five Stone Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian five stone carved half hoop sapphire and diamond ring, set alternately with five
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

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

Early 20th Century Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
from the centre and estimated to weigh a further total of 1 carat, all grain-set in yellow gold, with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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18k Gold

A Pair Of Archaeological Revival Lapis And Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
and at the bottom bearing a gold anthemion motif, all made in yellow gold with wire fittings, circa
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite GRS-Certified Unheated Sapphire Diamond Trilogy Ring - Victorian Era
Located in Sandnes, NO
A rare and breathtaking late Victorian-era trilogy ring, expertly crafted in 18kt yellow gold and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Circa 1894 to 1924 Arts and Crafts Gorgeous Vivid Blue Moon Stone 14kt Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
by the third third party independent GIA Certified Master Gemologists, This ring features Vivid Blue
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Mid-19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Blue Sapphire Old European Cut Diamond 14K 3 Stone Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
. Presented here are 1.18ctw of the beauties and a 2.1ct unheated blue oval sapphire. Metal Type: 14K Gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This outstanding three stone Georgian ring dates to the late 18th century. The vibrant blue oval
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 3.50ct Natural Sapphire Three Stone Ring, circa 1880
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
ring an extra twist. The stone are claw set in a hand-sawn gallery, leading to a sturdy yellow gold
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

Victorian Turquoise Seed Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Ring - c. 1880-1900 - 14k yellow gold; 3 oval-cut turquoise
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.55 Carat Diamond and 1.52 Triangular Sapphire Trilogy Ring
Located in Essex, GB
a nicely substantial 18k yellow gold D-shaped shank. Accompanied by an independent jewellery report
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Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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

2.90 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Old Cut Diamond Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
found bereft of a centre stone. The yellow gold and high white old cut diamonds of this antique setting
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Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.80 Carat Sapphire 0.53 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Essex, GB
substantial yellow gold shank with distinctive fluted detailing down the side and shoulders. A truly lovely
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Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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

Beautiful Victorian Natural No Heat Sapphire Natural Basra Pearl Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
– hand crafted during the time of solid 18 Kt gold Charming, rare, antique, engagement ring, can be
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1860s Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 3 Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Bridge Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
Yes, a beautiful & authentic version of the Victorian Bridge Ring set in 18ct Yellow Gold. 3
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue topaz diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Blue topaz diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique ring with a large rectangular-cut ice blue
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1880s European Late Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Yellow Gold gallery and carved shoulders. It holds three sparkling deep blue Sapphires weighing
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond 5-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 5-STONE RING, set with 3 diamonds totalling 1.32 ct. (center 0.80 ct. sides
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

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

Blue Cabochon Oval Shape Gemstone 22 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Blue Cabochon Oval Shape Gemstone 22 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Gemstone has a long and fascinating
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Early 19th Century American Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond, Sapphire and Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring - c. 1880-1900 - 18k yellow gold; three old-mine cut diamonds
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Cushion Cut Violet Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Victorian Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
karat rosy-yellow gold mounting exemplifies classic Victorian detailing. This jewel of ring is in
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

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

Antique Ring .20 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco
Located in Tampa, FL
A stunning Art Deco 18k yellow gold Antique engagement ring featuring a .20ct. apx. European cut
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18ct Gold Old Cut Diamond Two Stone and Sapphire Ring, circa 1915
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
ring are nestled along side stone another. To the shoulders are calibre cut, millegrain set blue
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1910s Edwardian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.15 Ct No Heat Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Velvety Royal Blue Antique five stone ring from the Art Deco period, beautifully designed by the
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1920s Art Deco Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Bellmore, NY
during the Victorian era. The yellow gold mounting contrasts perfectly against the blue and white stones
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian, 18ct Yellow Gold, Natural Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Diamond and sapphire ring, late 19th century. This classic five-stone ring is set with a well
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Late 19th Century British Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Set Five Stone Ring in 18ct White and Yello
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
elegance. Crafted in 18ct white and yellow gold, it features a harmonious blend of one single deep blue
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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

Stylish Mid Century Italian 18k Yellow Gold Oval Vintage Blue Topaz Ring
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Italian 18kt yellow gold rubover set, single stone oval cabochon cut blue topaz ring. Topaz
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Late 19th Century Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Half Hoop Ring, circa 1900
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
This lovely old Victorian/Edwardian Ring is comprised of 3 good mid-blue Turquoise stones with the
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1890s British Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire and Pearl Gold Ring, Antique French Gold Enamel Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
solid 18 ct yellow gold and is a true eye-catcher! Classy, timeless and unique, this ring boasts a
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Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 0.90 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
platinum, encircle the centre leading to strikingly formed tri-split shoulders leads to a slim yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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

Antique Edwardian Blue Zircon 18 Carat Gold Platinum, circa 1910 Ring
Located in Lancaster , GB
, approx. 0.80ct in total. The stones are set in a Platinum gallery and fitted to an 18ct Yellow Gold
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian circa 1850 Natural No Heat Madagascar Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
diamonds in historical cuts, surrounding the blue stone like a halo. The ring of yellow gold is hand-forged
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1850s Early Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 0.95 Carat Burma Sapphire and Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This charming Victorian 18K gold engagement ring with a diamond cluster of 12 old brilliants
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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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

Victorian 1.19 Carat Garnet, Old Cut Diamond and Blue Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A flamboyantly beautiful Victorian garnet ring. The bright and richly coloured centre stone is
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Regency Diamond, Guilloche, and Gold Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Antique Belcher Set Diamond Ring with Blue Guilloche - c. 1820 - 18k yellow gold, enamel
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Victorian Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Engagement Ring, 1880s
Located in Antwerp, BE
specific for this period. Period: ca. 1880 Material: 18K yellow gold (touchstone tested) Diamond(s
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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

Edwardian 18ct Gold Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A timeless design this 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond halo cluster ring is set with a approx
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Band ring in 18 karats yellow gold set with colorful gems, 1.60 carats of Rubies, Emeralds and
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

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

Antique, Edwardian, 18ct Gold, Natural Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Extraordinary Untreated Turquoise and Diamond Ring. Turquoise is a bright blue to greenish stone
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Early 20th Century British Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
An oval cut sapphire encrusted in the intersection of the pierced diagonals of this 18K yellow gold
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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

Antique Edwardian 8 Carat Blue Zircon Cluster Ring, circa 1905
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
: 18ct Yellow Gold/ Platinum STONES: Blue Zircon (8ct), Diamond (approx. 1.10ct) CLARITY: SI 1 - H
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Diamond, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Turquoise Cabochon And Diamond Ring Silver 18 Karat Gold
Located in Aurora, Ontario
: 0.30ctw, are J-K colour, Si1-Si2 clarity. The ring is made from 18 karat yellow gold topped with silver
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Antique Victorian Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
the sky and the heavens, making it divine. The ring is modelled in 18ct White/ Yellow Gold and would
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1880s British Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
9mm x Height 9mm x Depth 4mm METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold STONES: Sapphire (approx. 0.18ct), Diamond
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Ring
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 18k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Engagement Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
. 1920 Material: Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 18K yellow gold and the white parts
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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

Edwardian 2.00 Carat Sapphire and 1.00 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
bright, sky blue. The stone is rubover and milgrain set in yellow gold and surrounded by twenty-four rose
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Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring

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

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Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique yellow gold and blue stone ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique yellow gold and blue stone ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique yellow gold and blue stone ring over the years, but those made by Natkina are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique yellow gold and blue stone ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Blue Sapphire rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and antique cushion cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique yellow gold and blue stone ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Yellow Gold And Blue Stone Ring?

On average, an antique yellow gold and blue stone ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,279, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $13,053 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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.