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French 19th Century Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow gold Tassel Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karats yellow gold. Oval in shape, the top is adorned with rose-cut diamonds in a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

VERGER FRERES 1905 Edwardian Enameled Pendant Watch In Platinum Diamonds
By Verger Frères
Located in Miami, FL
shaped painting and the ring on top are mounted in flush settings, with 49 old French rose-cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

French 19th Century Coral Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
, centered with a rose- cut diamond. The coral pearl is surrounded by Greek motifs and then by a double
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau Four Leaf Clover Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
with seven rose-cut diamonds. This 14 karat yellow gold locket is perfect to keep your loved ones close
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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Edwardian 1900 Enameled White Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamond: Mount in the center in a six-prongs setting, with 1 old rose cut diamond of about 0.25 carats, H
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 19th Century Diamonds Enamel 18 karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
heart-shaped pendant. The jump ring and front are also black-enameled and set with rose-cut diamonds for
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Egyptian Clips Earrings 5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Enamel /11gr
Located in SE
with flowers connected, with borders in Black Enamel. One diamond flower can be rotated around
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Vintage 1930s Egyptian Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

49.1 Carat Kunzite Diamond with Pearl Gold Necklace, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds. The necklace is enhanced with a green coating, accented by four lines of black enamel on the 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium

Tiffany Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
: Mounted in a pave setting, with 228 European rose cut diamonds, 2.30 carats, G/H color, VS/SI clarity
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, S...

“Togetherness” Love Collection Earrings 18k Gold, Brilliants Pink Sapphires.
Located in CAPRINO VERONESE, Veneto
This 18k, Rose & White golden earrings are a PART OF THE SET called "Togetherness" out of the Love
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2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

“Togetherness” Love Collection Necklace 18k Gold, Brilliants Pink Sapphires.
Located in CAPRINO VERONESE, Veneto
This 18k, Rose & White golden necklace is A PIECE OF THE SET called "Togetherness" out of the Love
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

GFCO certified Burma Purple Spinel Diamond Necklace 2.35 ct AAA+ 0.39 ct TW VS
Located in Viena, Viena
/ Italy, with the Schmuckzicke logo, made of 750 rose gold, combined with a princess diamond approx. 0.16
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian 1785 Antique Earrings in 15kt Gold and Enamel with 5.64 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian gemstone rings. Popular cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut
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Antique 1780s English George IV Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle Earrings 18k Gold White Diamonds and 11 Colored Pairs M Size
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Puzzles Medium Size Also available in Rose & Yellow Gold and Brown Diamonds Earrings in white gold 7.60
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Diamond South Sea Pearl Bangle Set 18K Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Lankan round brilliant sapphires - 3 carats Pink, Blue, Rose. Orange, Yellow Sapphires South Sea Black
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20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

0.55 Ctw Pear Halo Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ctw Total Diamond Count: 12 Diamond Cut: Pear Diamond Color: Near Colorless Diamond Clarity: SI
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Crystal Black Acorn Dangle Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Earrings 18k Gold Porcelaine 10 Colored Pairs S Size
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Earrings 18k yellow Gold with White Diamonds & 10 Colored Pairs Small Size Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rhodium Reversible Diamond Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Rhodium velvet background. The Bracelet in total features 0.88 Carat of brilliant-cut white Diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bangles

Materials

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

0.55 Ctw Pear Halo Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Halo Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace, A Stunning Piece Crafted In 14k White, Rose, Yellow, Or Black
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Thin Bracelet Reversible
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Bracelet in total features 10 Brilliant cuts White Diamonds total weight of 0.73 Carat. The bracelet closes
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bangles

Materials

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

Emerald Colombian Raymond Yard Diamond Pendant GIA Huge Vintage 12.09 Carats!
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Sylvania, GA
SPARKLING BIG ANTIQUE OLD MINE & ROSE CUT DIAMONDS FROM 100 YEARS AGO...STUNNING RARE BIG .80 CARAT AND
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Amethyst Pearl Diamond Bee Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 17.9x14.4mm (approx.) (54) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set (6) Genuine Cultured Pearl
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Two Tone Reversible
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
and a unique Black Rhodium velvet background, and 3 Brilliant cut Diamonds total weight of 0.30 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bangles

Materials

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

18K Sapphire Unheated GIA Pearl Diamond Bracelet Burma Vintage Fine 3.13 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds
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20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Two Tone Granulated Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
beautiful piece features 6 Brilliant cuts White Diamonds total weight of 0.60 Carat and has a 3-way secure
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Bangles

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Earrings 14K Certified Huge French Georgian 1700s
Located in Sylvania, GA
EARRINGS AND BOX! Saltwater Pearls and Antique Rose Cut Diamonds....Stunning! Authentic Antiques
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Vintage Christian Lacroix Black Lucite Rhinestone Bow Pin Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
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Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Red White Black Link Rope Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
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Late 20th Century French Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
): - 19.5mm x 14mm - Diamond Cut: - Round - Total CTW: - - No. of Diamonds: - 1 piece - Diamond Size: - 2mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
): - 19.5mm x 14mm - Diamond Cut: - Round - Total CTW: - - No. of Diamonds: - 1 piece - Diamond Size: - 1.7mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Bailey Banks Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia. Diamonds: Mount in millegrain settings, with 6 Old European rose
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold,...

Set in 18K Gold, 26.80 Carats Ethiopian Opal, Onyx Diamonds Modern Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamond ✦ Gemstone Cut: Round ✦ Diamond Weight: 1.75 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold

18K Gold filled bar Necklace with Black onyx, Abalone, MOP tahitian grey shell
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
): - 30mm x 5.5mm - Diamond Cut: - - Total CTW: - - No. of Diamonds: - - Diamond Size: - - Setting Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18k Gold filled Geometric Dangle earrings with MOP Abalone Pink Shell Black Onyx
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
): - 19mm x 16mm - Diamond Cut: - - Total CTW: - - No. of Diamonds: - - Diamond Size: - - Setting Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
European round rose cut diamond of 0.10 carat, white colorless F/G color, SI-1clarity. Weight: 46.70 Grams
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

18k Gold filled Geometric Dangle earrings with MOP Abalone Pink Shell Black Onyx
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Length x Width (HxW): - 12.5mm x 12.5mm - Diamond Cut: - - Total CTW
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18k Gold filled Geometric Dangle earrings with MOP Abalone Pink Shell Black Onyx
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
- Diamond Cut: - - Total CTW: - - No. of Diamonds: - - Diamond Size: - - Setting Type - - Ring Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
others are rose cuts ca. 0.01 ct each. All diamonds with open backs. Swedish hallmarks, 18K. Maker
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
black frame, with blackened steel arrows and still with the original beveled cut glass. Diamonds: The
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

MONOCLE 1900 Edwardian Single Lens Pendant In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
European rose cuts diamonds. This single lens lorgnette has great appeal and can be wear as is in a chain
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

White Gold Art Nouveau Artisan Pendant Necklace with Cushion Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, rose, or black gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, ...

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamelled Pocket Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
rose-cut diamonds. Mechanical watch with manual winding. Numbered inside 202992. Watch revised and
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Right Facing Lady Chalcedony Cameo Large Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian S. M Egornov Egg Pendant Chalcedony 56 Gold 14K / 2.1 g
Located in SE
colors of this stone are a fuzzy mix of Grey, Blue, Lavender, Rose Pink, and Black. Bail hallmarked with
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Enamel Grape Motif Ornamented Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Length x Width (HxW): - 23mm x 26mm - Diamond Cut: - Round - Total CTW
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Mother of Pearl Abalone Dragon fly Necklace with natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
(WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Length x Width (WxH): - 26.5mm x 33mm - Diamond Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Butterfly Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx and natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
(WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Length x Width (HxW): - 24mm x 30.5mm - Diamond Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Antique Nordic Eternity Knot Pendant Picture Locket 14K Yellow Gold Enamel/2.75g
Located in SE
difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate
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Vintage 1920s Danish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique Austrian Bohemian Bracelet Garnets Seed Pearls Enamel / 18cm / 34gr
Located in SE
, eight natural rose cut Bohemian Garnet stones + 32 seed pearls and a bit of accenting black colored
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Enamel

Jean-Moïse Badollet Co. 1886 Geneva Hunter Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
), mechanical hand winding. Diamonds: Mount in flush incrusted settings, with 4 European rose cut diamond of
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Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Gothic Gold Painted Metal White Hanging Light Fixtures Sold Separate
Located in Topeka, KS
base of each panel has three cut out diamonds or angled quatrefoils in between twisted rope designs
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Late 20th Century Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Black Diamond Rose Cut Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact black diamond rose cut ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 96 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect black diamond rose cut ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing black diamond rose cut ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Georgios Collections Inc, Roshe Jewels and llyn strong each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a black diamond rose cut ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Black Diamond Rose Cut Ring?

The price for a black diamond rose cut ring starts at $616 and tops out at $49,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,650.

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.

Questions About Black Diamond Rose Cut Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.