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Antique late Baroque (Rococo), Diamond, Blue Enamel Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique late Baroque Diamond and Blue Enamel Eight pointed Star Ring (Rococo/ Georgian period) A
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond Royal Blue Enamel Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
water Pearl centre and delightful rich Royal Blue enameling work over the shank, rose cut Diamonds
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diamond, Blue Enamel and 14K Yellow Gold Antique Ring
Located in Derby, NY
This antique ring in 14K yellow gold is regal in design, featuring a crown-like blue enamel and
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1890s Unknown Modern Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14KT Yellow Gold Antique Victorian Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
adorned with vibrant blue enamel work. A sparkling diamond-set star sits at the center, adding a celestial
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19th Century Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique blue enamel star ring, Diamond and pearl, 18k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
18ct gold it features a stunning duck egg blue enamel cabochon, star set with creamy split pearls and
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19th Century British Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Cobalt Blue Enamel and Diamond Conversion Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Victorian Blue Enamel & Diamond Ring in 14k Gold (Converted from a Brooch, c. 1870–1890) Rich with
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Late 19th Century Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique "Ring of Heavens" or "Bague au Firmament", blue enamel and diamond ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique "Ring of Heavens" or Bague au Firmament blue enamel and diamond ring. Made circa 19th
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19th Century Spanish Georgian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Georgian Royal Blue Enamel Diamond Natural Pearl 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
embellished by Royal Blue enamelling as background to the centre cross set with centre Natural Pearl of 4 mm
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Blue Enamel, Diamond Pearl Ring 14K Gold - c.1860
Located in London, GB
. This ring exudes a regal and majestic air with its deep royal blue enamelling that contrasts its
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1860s Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

English Early Victorian Gold, Blue Enamel, and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, diamond, and enamel ring featuring a rose-cut diamond center in a
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1840s English Early Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Early Victorian Diamond Trilogy Ring with Blue Enamel Details
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold early Victorian ring features three Old Mind Cut diamonds encased in blue enamel
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1850s Unknown Early Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Diamond Blue White Enamel Polo Cap Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and enamel ring in yellow gold, comprising one old cut diamond and eighteen rose
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Late 19th Century Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Diamond Star Ring 9K Gold Blue Enamel Cabochon - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian diamond star and blue enamel ring made c
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19th Century Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Bombe 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Blue Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
wavy blue enamel top and approx. 0.42ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 6.75-7, ring top is 20mm wide, ring
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Early 17th Century American Modern Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

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

Antique Ring Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18k Gold Ø 6US /5.2gr
Located in SE
ring to that brand. Anyway, such rings in similar designs combining Gold, Diamonds, and Enamel were
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Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold GIA Certified Blue Zircon Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K yellow gold and white gold diamond blue zircon ring with a natural brilliant cut blue zircon
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Early 20th Century American Modern Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring Blue Ribbon 0.7ctw Diamonds Enamel 18K solid Gold ØUS6.5 /2.74gr
Located in SE
Cobalt Blue Enamel, Diamonds on 18K Yellow Gold. Reminds closely ' Bagues de Firmament ' or " Rings
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Early 1900s European Art Deco Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 1880s 18K Gold Blue Enamel 0.65ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, enamel, and diamond ring, comprising one large old mine cut diamond and
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1880s British Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Gold Silver Oval Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique diamond ring is crafted during the late Georgian era in solid rosy yellow
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Early 1800s Georgian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Art Deco 18K White and Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel, and Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
side. Laid over the gold is a deep blue enamel that is in nearly perfect condition, with only a slight
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1920s Italian Art Deco Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14k Gold 1.64 GIA Old Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Enamel Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
surrounded by the blue enamel halo. The diamond has so much character and it truly stands out with its large
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1890s Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Russian 2.24 Ct Diamond Enamel Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
appears much whiter than K color due to its strong blue fluorescence. Estimated total diamond weight is
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1860s Russian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

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

Early 20th Century 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Ring with Three Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
18k yellow gold ring featuring a deep blue enamel ( laque ) oval top set with three old-cut
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Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold and Silver Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, enamel, silver, and yellow gold ring, comprising one old mine cut diamond
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1860s British Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

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

Victorian Pearl Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Blue Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
. antique old European cut diamond sparkling amidst an interlacing design of bright glossy cobalt blue
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Victorian yellow gold ring with blue enamel and 0.9 ct old mine cut diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
ring is highlighted with night-blue enamel. French or English work from the second half of the 19th
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Old Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø5.75 US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
Аntique ca. early XX cent. solid 18K Yellow Gold Bague au Firmamen styled Blue Enamel and Diamond
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1920s Italian Empire Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Antique Blue Enamel and 9 Gold REGARD Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This antique band has dark blue enamel all the way around. The stones in the cluster at the front
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1860s British Early Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Early Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and 6.0 OMC Diamonds and Blue Enamel Ring Bague
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian 18k Gold, Silver and 6.0cts. Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Blue Guilloché Enamel Ring
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19th Century European Early Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Rose-Cut Diamond and Blue Enamel Ring. England, circa 1680–1700.
Located in London, GB
Rose-Cut Diamond and Blue Enamel Ring. England, circa 1680–1700. Measurements Ring size N UK
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17th Century Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Art Nouveau French Sapphire Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Ring Size 6
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Art Nouveau French Sapphire Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Ring is a magnificent and evocative piece
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1910s Art Nouveau Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

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

Georgian Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian blue enamel and diamond ring, the oval blue enamel set to the centre with an oval rose
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Early 1800s British Georgian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

A Georgian Bague au Firmament blue enamel and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian Bague au Firmament blue enamel and diamond ring, the oval blue enamel set to the centre
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
C.1828. A Georgian blue enamel and diamond ring. The center face features 'forget-me-not' flower
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1820s British Georgian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian old mine cut diamond and blue enamel ring. Moval and cushion old mine cut diamonds set in
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

14 Karat Edwardian Diamond Ring Large Blue Enamel Silver 0.25 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
For the jewelry collector who appreciates Edwardian Jewelry is this 14K Yellow Gold and Silver Ring
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

18th Century Memorial Ring of Blue Enamel, Rose Cut Diamonds and Gold
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An 18th Century Memorial ring in the form of a blue enamel urn set at the front and shoulders with
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18th Century Unknown Georgian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian 1.19 Carat Garnet, Old Cut Diamond and Blue Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
sky blue enamel, leading to a slim D-shaped shank. Accompanied by an independent jewellery report
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

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

Antique Fleur-de-Lis Ring with Blue Enamel 2.20 Carat Old Mine Cuts
Located in Warrington, PA
Edwardian Fleur De Lis Ring with Blue Enamel 2.20 Carats Old Mine Cut diamonds. A beautiful blue
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19th Century Unknown Edwardian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Attractive Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring circa 1915
Located in Lombard, IL
Fabulous Circa 1915 14kt yellow gold opal and diamond blue enamel ring set with one oval shaped
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier, An Onyx, Enamel, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier: An Onyx, Enamel, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Clock, the circular dial decorated with a
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1920s French Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Rare Antique Blue Enamel Diamond Ring c. 1780
Located in Chicago, IL
rose cut diamonds. The enamel plaque is set in a rose cut diamond bezel. The ring is in a pristine
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1780s Georgian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
An antique navette shaped ring with blue enamel and set with rose-cut diamonds, mounted in gold.
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1860s British Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Blue Enamel Rose Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Georgian rose diamond and blue enamel ring of elongated hexagonal design with scrolled shoulders
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Victorian Baby Ring with Rose Diamonds and Blue Enamel Detailing
Located in Baltimore, MD
. The blue enamel is itself accented by a slender border of gold. The combination of the rose diamonds
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1850s British Early Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel

Victorian French Natural Ruby, Diamond, and Blue Enamel Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite and unique ruby and diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! French in origin
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1880s French Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold 1.96ct Old Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Dome Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
: 6pcs., 1.10ct, G-J, SI Smallest: 28pcs., 0.49ct, G-H, SI-P3 The piece features cobalt blue enamel
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Old Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold Old Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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1890s Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Guilloche Blue Green Enamel Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
adorned with guilloche enamel in blue and green colors. Eyes of snakes are encrusted with tiny diamonds
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Regency Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Gold, Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond
Located in NEWARK, GB
karat yellow gold with decorative engraved stepped shoulders highlighted with a light sky blue enamel
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19th Century British Regency Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby Diamond Blue Enamel 18 Karat Gold Antique Snake Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two entwined gold snakes with glossed enamel bodies Transparent medium ultramarine blue
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1870s Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

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

Art Deco Enos Richardson Blue Enamel, Turquoise Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Art Deco Enos Richardson Blue Enamel, Turquoise & Diamond Dome Ring. The ring is in great
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold 1930s Royal Blue Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Buckle/Belt Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
18ct yellow gold belt ring, exquisitely adorned with royal blue enamel and a captivating rose-cut
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Early 20th Century English Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond Woven Knot Ring Circa 1860 18K and 14K Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond Woven Knot Ring Circa 1860 18K and 14K Gold This exquisite Victorian
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1860s Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Enamel Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Art Deco 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond & Blue Enamel Ring. The ring is in excellent
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1920s Art Deco Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond, Blue Enamel and Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond, Royal Blue Enamel and Pearl Ring #R0015 Metal: 14K
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Navy Blue Enamel Cushion Cut Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow, circa
Located in London, GB
. It is set with an oval cushion cut diamond, weighing around 1ct. The ring is adorned with navy blue
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19th Century French Victorian Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the diamond antique enamel ring blue 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a diamond antique enamel ring blue may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a diamond antique enamel ring blue for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Diamond Antique Enamel Ring Blue?

The price for a diamond antique enamel ring blue starts at $894 and tops out at $28,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,175.

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.