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Black Diamond Ring In 22k Yellow Gold

22K Yellow Gold / Oxidized Sterling Silver and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
22K yellow gold, patina-rich sterling silver, and the shimmering fire of 0.30cttw round brilliant but
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2010s British Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

22 Karat Yellow Gold 14.85 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 14.85 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring The stately solitaire ruby oval domed
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22Ct Natural Emerald, 12 Oval Stone Dome Shape Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
stone 9X7 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75 Oval Shape Emerald Ring There are 12 Natural
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2010s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Platinum and 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & White Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom Made-to-Order Ring
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2010s American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...

Elizabeth Taylor Darlene De Sedle 22K Gold Opal Diamond Suite Christie’s 2011
Located in Winter Springs, FL
1434 (December 3, 2011) • Metal: 22K yellow gold (earring backs in 14K gold, original to design
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1990s Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 22k Gold

18kt Platinum Gold Leather Bracelet Personalized Charms: Custom Made-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Description: Introducing our exceptionally personalized 18kt yellow gold and platinum unisex double leather
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2010s American Modern Charm Bracelets

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Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...

Handmade Collier Gold Black Opal Collored Brilliants
By CF goldundsilberschmiede
Located in Loßburg, DE
different yellow gold tones of the sun's rays visualise the scorching and constant heat. The blue diamonds
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2010s German Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k G...

Handmade Collier Gold Black Opal Collored Brilliants
Handmade Collier Gold Black Opal Collored Brilliants
$30,627
H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 0.16 in Dm 2.37 in L 17.33 in

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Brown Diamonds Yellow 18k 22k Gold Bridal Wedding Band Ring, Stack #3
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Wedding or bridal band of six rings. Color diamonds are set in 22K gold combined with 18k gold, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...

Diamond Sapphire 18K 22K Gold Sterling Silver Wedding Engagement Band Ring #2
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Bridal, wedding, or engagement band of six rings. Brown diamonds and pink sapphires are set in 22k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sap...

Diamonds Sapphire 22K 18K Gold Sterling Silver Bridal Wedding Band Ring Stack#1
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Gold Flush Diamonds + Black Silver Medium disk These striking rings are first hand-forged in 21k gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sap...

Black Diamond in the Rough
Located in New York City, NY
Black diamond in the rough, wrapped in 22K yellow gold vermeil over a 14K yellow gold with setting
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

Black Opal Diamonds and Sapphires 22 Karat Gold Band Fashion Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
22K gold fashion band ring. Rich and exotic Black Opals are bezels set in solid 22k yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Opal, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Sapp...

18K White Gold Mix Cut Diamond Ring in V Shape (Made to Order)
Located in London, GB
: 0.15 ct Weight: 2g Metal options: 18K yellow/white/black/rose gold, platinum Diamond quality: G
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2010s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K White Gold Mixed Cut Diamond Ring(Made to Order)
Located in London, GB
options: 18K yellow/white/black/rose gold, platinum Diamond quality: G color, SI clarity Versatile and
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K White Gold Double Heart Diamond Engagement Ring (Made to Order)
Located in London, GB
stones: 0.28ct Weight: 2.6g Metal options: 18K yellow/white/black/rose gold, platinum Diamond quality
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K White Gold Half Eternity Ring with Round Brilliant Diamonds (Made to Order)
Located in London, GB
ct Weight: 1.77g Metal options: 18K yellow/white/black/rose gold, platinum Diamond quality: G
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K Diamond Baguette-Cut Stackable Band Ring (Made to Order)
Located in London, GB
Weight: 1.61g Metal options: 18K yellow/white/black/rose gold, platinum Diamond quality: G color, SI
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Petra Class White Diamond Black Diamond Purple Sapphire Gold Stacking Rings
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
Petra Class in her signature-finished 22k yellow gold on 18k yellow gold bands. Showcasing bezel-set
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2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Multi-ge...

Devta Doolan Intense Red Flash Lighting Ridge Opal Black Diamond Gold Ring
By Devta Doolan
Located in Dallas, TX
Ring handcrafted in 22k yellow gold with a spectacular Lighting Ridge opal crystal showcasing rare
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2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

4.23ct Salt Pepper White Black Diamond One-of-a-Kind Solitaire Ring, Lola Brooks
Located in Dallas, TX
the artist's signature heavy cast and matte-finished 22k yellow gold. Size 6.5. Stamped and Hallmarked
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2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Petra Class Faceted Diamond Natural Diamond Gold Mosaic Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Diamond Mosaic Earrings handcrafted in 22k yellow gold with 14.20 total carats of
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2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings

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Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18...

Petra Class One of a Kind 6.60 Carat Assorted Diamond Gold Segments Bracelet
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
-form pieces connect through a combination of 22k gold segment links, and 18k yellow gold jump rings
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2010s American Artisan Link Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Rhodium Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and has decorations in 22
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rhodium, Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.08 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.08 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring The stately solitaire ruby oval domed
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Multi Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring is decorated in
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2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Designer Ring is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The Ring is decorated
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2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Multi Sapphires
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
One of a kind S.Georgios design ring handmade in Athens Greece from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The
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2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow ...

Jade Pendant as Seen in The New York Times and Town Country
Located in Northampton, MA
a stone. The carving has a bale formed from heavy gauge 24K yellow gold hand-twisted wire. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Jade, Onyx, Natural Pearl

Sapphire Cab Blue Black Diamonds 21K-18K Gold Cocktail Dome Handmade Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
set with blue and black diamonds. This ring is hand fabricated. It is beautiful on its own or can be
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Sap...

Diamond Sapphire 18K 22K Gold Sterling Silver Wedding Engagement Band Ring #2
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Large Disk with Brown diamonds+ Silver Wide Band + 18K Large Disk + Black Silver Medium Disk + 22k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sap...

Diamonds Sapphire 22K 18K Gold Sterling Silver Bridal Wedding Band Ring Stack#1
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Gold Flush Diamonds + Black Silver Medium disk These striking rings are first hand-forged in 21k gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sap...

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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Tanzanite Multicolor Opal Knuckle Ring With Pave Diamonds In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Rough cut tanzanite oval opal pave diamond knuckle ring, this is a collector's piece. Ring Size: 6.75 18kt: 2.96gms Diamond: 1.42ct Slv: 3.9gms Opal: 1.65ct Tanzanite: 9.50ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Steven Battelle 16.0 Carats Aquamarine Diamonds Granulated 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful brilliant blue 14 x 17 mm cabochon Brazilian Minas Gerias aquamarine is set in a signature Steven Battelle "4 point bezel with jawan" handcrafted 22K Etruscan style gold ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold

17 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochon Gold Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
17 Carat Blue Sapphire Oval Cab ring ( 17,5 mm x 13 mm ) set with 3,3 grams of 14 kt white gold. 12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each = 0,6 ct total diamonds weight Ring Shan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bulgari Roman Intaglio Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. This Bvlgari ring is stylish seventies fashion, perfect for modern looks, and everyday wear. The vibrant jasper seal features an intaglio-cut im...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dome Rings

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Jasper, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN OLD MINE DIAMOND IN A GORG...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...
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2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold

Galaxy Confetti Diamond Cigar Band, 8.4mm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning Galaxy satin finished 14k yellow gold flush set cigar band dripping with diamonds is from our Confetti Collection. The cigar band shape and the creative setting of the ...
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Stunning Tsavorite Diamond Panther Pendant in 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unleash bold elegance with this stunning panther-inspired pendant crafted in 18K white gold. Encrusted with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.71 carats, the design capture...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
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1990s Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, featuring a hard to come by Gia certified 25.00 carat yellow diamond pear shape drop diamond. The necklace is set with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond

Tiffany Co. 4.43 Carat GIA G SI1 Diamond Heart Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Discover the world of Tiffany & Co. with this Diamond Heart Necklace, featuring a breathtaking 4.43 carat heart-shaped GIA certified diamond with G color and SI1 clarity which offers...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm Wide 14K White Gold Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This wide rainbow galaxy confetti ring is scattered with a total of 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorite garnets to make a bold statement cigar band. These rainbow gemston...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Ruby, Sap...

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Black Opal, Sapphires, Peridots 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal, sapphires, peridots, topazs 14k gold ring. Genuine opal ring. Opal 14k gold cocktail ring. Multicolor gold ring. Metal: 14 karat gold. Weight: 3.5 gr (depends from size...
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

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Opal, Peridot, Sapphire, Black Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold

Black Opal, Sapphires, Peridots 14k Gold Ring
Black Opal, Sapphires, Peridots 14k Gold Ring
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Byzantine Style Emerald Green Cabochon Tourmaline, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large, ornate Byzantine style cushion shaped emerald green tourmaline, diamond and 18K yellow gold statement ring. High quality, impressive ring very similar to the Elizabeth Gage T...
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20th Century Byzantine Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Black Diamond Ring In 22k Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of black diamond ring in 22k yellow gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 25 vintage editions and 45 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of black diamond ring in 22k yellow gold 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. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of black diamond ring in 22k yellow gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Mattioli, AB Jewelry NYC and Sunita Nahata each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for an object in our assortment of black diamond ring in 22k yellow gold, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Black Diamond Ring In 22k Yellow Gold?

The price for a piece of black diamond ring in 22k yellow gold starts at $590 and tops out at $220,800 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,278.

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.