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Rosior one-off Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline and Emerald Ring set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary Cocktail Ring made in 19.2 Karat White Gold featuring 3
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Rhodium, White Gold

Victorian 3.3 Cttw Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Dive into the mystique of the Victorian 3.3 Cttw. Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, and Diamond Full Face
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2010s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Bochic “Orient” Cleopatra Serpent Ruby Ring and Fancy Sapphires Set in 22K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
color sapphires, yellow, blue, pink and green From Sri Lanka - 3 carats Black Silver & 22k Pink Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Eighteen Karat Gold GRS Certified No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire Enamel Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
of shining gold and vivid blue sapphire. The ring is available in yellow, rose, white, or black gold
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

Bochic “Capri” Black Pearl, Opal Multi Sapphires Set in 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Black Pearl, Opal & Multi Sapphires Set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapph...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Color Diamond Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios unique designer Two-Tone Band Ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all handmade with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Scandinavian 1970 Op-Art Sculptural Ring in 18Kt Gold with Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
4 royal blue sapphires and 5 vivid red rubies. All gemstones are natural, round brilliant cut
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Late 20th Century Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Berca Sapphire Round Labradorite Cabochon Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Labradorite Cabochon surrounded by 1.16Kt Natural Blue Sapphire in an elegant Rose and Black Gold Setting: a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Labradorite, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Elongated Cushion Green Tsavorite Sapphire Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
gorgeous gleaming emerald cut green tsavorite framed in eye-catching contrast by French cut blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Two-Tone Sapphire and Diamonds Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Black Rhodium Band Ring all handmade from 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rhodiu...

David Webb Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold Platinum With 17.18 Cts Diamonds Sapphire
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Gorgeous modernist cocktail ring, created in New
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Tutti Frutti Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bright colorful tutti frutti ring featuring 5 bright vivid red rubies, 3 royal blue sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 7.5 Cttw Tanzanite/Blue Sapphire/Diamond Dome Ring Size 7 In 18k/SS
Located in New York, NY
seamlessly blends the richness of tanzanite, the sparkle of diamonds, and the allure of blue sapphires. The
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2010s Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Victorian 5.32 Cttw London Blue Topaz, Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of the Victorian era with the 5.3 Cttw. London Blue Topaz, Sapphire, and Diamond
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2010s Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

FLOWEN Sterling Silver Moxi Cocktail Ring in Black Ruthenium with Blue Diamonds
By Flowen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silver Plated in black ruthenium and set with 0.38ct blue pavé diamonds Made in Italy Presented in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts Star Sapphire Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
-two diamonds and one blue sapphire. Webb's jewelry from this period are very rare and great
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Vintage 1920s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Antique-style Oval Sapphire and Peridot Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabochon-cut blue sapphire surrounded with 51pcs of round peridot, handset in two-tone 18k gold vermeil and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Black Pearl Ruby Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

Peacok Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Peacok ring in 18kt pink gold set with 236 diamonds 1.69 cts, 6 pink pear-shaped sapphires 2.37 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Blue White Diamond Two-Tone Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Blue and White Diamond Band Ring is handmade from 18 Karat White Gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Diamond, Pi...

Sterling Silver and 10 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
Silver and 10 karat yellow gold • Blue Sapphires, Black Spinels and Green Tsavorites • Ring Size: 11
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Spinel, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold,...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl, Emerald Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl, Emerald & Fancy Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Greek Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Greek Key ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Trilliant Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat solid White Gold tanzanite and diamond wide band ring all handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

DAVID WEBB Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts In Sapphire Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
-two diamonds and one blue sapphire. Webb's jewelry from this period are very rare and great
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

18K Tiffany Co Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Unheated Vintage VS Fine 6.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
UNHEATED SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! BEAUTIFUL 6.12 CARAT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED RARE NO HEAT
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 0.80 Carat Sapphire 1.25 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1895
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a
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Antique 1890s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

1.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.54 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold and platinum set ring; part of our diverse collection of antique sapphire rings. This
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Poiray Paris 1980 s 5.80 CTW Sapphire Ruby Wood 18K Gold Vintage Dome Ring
By Poiray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total - transparent medium blue With gold surround flanked by carved wood inlay shoulders Medium brown
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Vintage 1980s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nigaam Serpent 1.01 Ctw Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
white gold. This ring features a unique coil design, adorned with a mesmerizing combination of deep blue
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2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Rosior one-off Multi-Color Gemstone Cocktail Ring set in White and Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior contemporary cocktail ring made in 19.2k yellow and white gold. The "sea" is made in yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Eme...

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Diamonds Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 7.50 carats Natural Blue Sapphire Topaz - 7 carats Natural Gray, Black Diamonds - 1 carats This
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

French Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
) Weight: 16.6 grams Ring Size: R (59) - Resizable Band Width: 8mm - 6.5mm Sapphire Weight: Approx. 3.50ct
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

marquise-cut black sapphire and two marquise-cut white diamonds set in yellow go
Located in Firenze, FI
Natural dark blue sapphire with Thailand origin : approximately 2.05c 18k Gold : 5.400gr Two
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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Rubies and Emeralds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring featuring the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pin...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Rubies Greek Design Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold Ring featuring the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Band Ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all handmade with Byzantine bead
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Dia...

Rainbow Opal Ring in 18ct gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Rainbow Opal ring featuring a solid black opal in the centre surrounded by a rainbow of sapphires
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2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Rainbow Opal Ring in 18ct gold
Rainbow Opal Ring in 18ct gold
$4,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald and Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor wide band Ring is all handmade with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Round Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamo...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor band Ring is all handmade with Byzantine
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Pink Sapphire Bezel Set 18K Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Pink Sapphire has been hand set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel setting to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pin...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Greek Key Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Original Black Diamond Elegant White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 14K Gold Ring (Same Model Blue Sapphire Ring Available) Diamond 34-RND57-0,12-4/6A Diamond
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2010s Swiss Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco-style ring features a brilliant diamond at its center, elegantly set atop a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Impressive Australian Black Crystal Opal Cocktail Ring
By Morphee
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Lights, features a captivating array of gemstones. Shades of blue sapphires, tsavorites, aquamarines, and
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2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Paraiba, 18k Gold

GIA Platinum Sapphire Burma No Heat Diamond Ring Antique AGL Old Mine 6.33 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Fine Blue Sapphire... What an Impressive Huge Engagement Ring This Would Make....STUNNING! Sapphire
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Stylish Black Diamonds White Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Similar Model with Blue Sapphire Available) Diamond 70-RND-0,28-G/VS1A Diamond
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold

ART DECO STYLE Vintage Pink Tourmalines Diamonds Sapphires Ring
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Art Deco-Style Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire Diamond Dress Ring A bold and glamorous Art Deco
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

14k Gold Wedding Band Hand Engraved, Red White Blue American Patriotic Ring
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
yellow, rose or white gold Gemstones: Natural Diamonds 0.05 Ct G VS Natural Blue sapphire 0.05 Ct
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2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian 4.3 Cttw. Natural Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Split Shank Ring — a fusion of artistry and sophistication in 18k Gold and black rhodium silver
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2010s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (6 x 4.5 x 3.5 mm) of a royal blue sapphire of about
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Bochic Multi color Gem and Diamond Crown Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
upon receiving- Ring size. Metal color, we use 18K Gold in Black, Gem and Diamond Combination: Gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, ...

Rosior one-off Multi-Color Gemstone Cocktail Ring set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary Cocktail Ring set in 19.2 Karat White Gold with: - 214
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, White ...

0.50 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.50 Carat White Diamond. Set
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.75 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.75 Carat White Diamond. Set
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with 1.00 Carat White Diamond. Set in
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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Black Gold And Blue Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact black gold and blue sapphire ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 10 antique edition and 67 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect black gold and blue sapphire ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a black gold and blue sapphire ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, Rosior and Baker Black are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a black gold and blue sapphire ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Black Gold And Blue Sapphire Ring?

Prices for a black gold and blue sapphire ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $766 and can go as high as $220,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,200.

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.