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French 1910s Pink Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, horse's head hallmark. Round shaped, this daisy ring is claw-set with
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1980s Ruby Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Makers Mark R D P Exuding timeless elegance
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Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French, 2.17 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. Magnificent
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21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

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

Antique Style Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. Oval shape, this
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, Hallmarked London 1983
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1983 Makers Mark R O
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Late 20th Century English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark and platinum. An authentic antique flower ring
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

20th Century Garnet Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This sublime antique ring is round in shape and adorned
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

French Belle Époque Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Feminine, this antique ring is decorated in
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Early Victorian Turquoise Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
yellow gold band with pretty carved shoulders that add to its charm. The additional diamonds surrounding
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamonds Rose Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Daisy Ring
Located in London, GB
Circa: Edwardian Weight: 4,50gr Metal: 18kt Yellow and Rose Gold Platinum Stones: 1 Diamond
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

19th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark and platinum, mascaron hallmark. This charming antique
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely antique engagement ring, it is set on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely antique engagement ring, it is set on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Modern 2, 68 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. In the form of a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

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

Modern 3, 18 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. In the shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

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

French 3.18 Carat Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. Of oval form
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Faye Kim Milky Diamond Gold Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Forge your own original style with this milky diamond daisy ring. Unique, domed and generously
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Belle Epoque Edwardian Diamonds Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Cluster Wedding Ring
Located in London, GB
corpse of the ring is in 18kt yellow gold. The diamonds are lively and sparkly. There is a total carat
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Daisy Cluster Engagement Ring in Gold
Located in London, England
A charming stylized diamond daisy cluster ring. The ring is formed of one round brilliant cut
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1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

French 1970s 1.60 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
daisy ring is set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds and adorned in the center with a magnificent round
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Engagement Rings

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Daisy Motif Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
set with ~4.18ct of black, white and yellow diamonds that form a lovely daisy motif on the ring. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
diamonds in an 18ct yellow gold daisy cluster setting and is finished with a plain gold split shank
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

0.35 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a contemporary diamond daisy cluster ring. The ring plays host to seven round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

0.29 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a contemporary diamond daisy cluster ring. The ring plays host to seven round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1, 92 Carat Tanzanite Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. Charming
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21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Daisy Motif Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
set with ~4.18ct of black, white and yellow diamonds that form a lovely daisy motif on the ring.
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Daisy Cluster Engagement Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful little emerald and diamond daisy cluster ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. The
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1990s British Retro Cluster Rings

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

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Pretty, Edwardian diamond
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with
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Early 20th Century English Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18ct Gold Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Portland, England
A stunning Art Deco period 18ct gold diamond and platinum daisy ring was made circa 1920. Designed
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold

French Modern 2, 04 Carat Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. Oval shape, this
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One of a kind, handcrafted ring in 18k green* gold. Oval pink sapphire is rose cut, bezel set and
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Diamond Daisy Illusion Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step back in time with this
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Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 1900s Rose Cut Diamonds Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold. Lovely antique ring, it consists of 3 gold rings that meet at the
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

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

Vintage 0.35 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a diamond daisy cluster ring. The ring plays host to seventeen round brilliant cut diamonds
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carat Diamond Set Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold diamond daisy cluster ring. The ring plays host to a central old cut
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20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Daisy Edwardian Style Cluster Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Edwardian Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (White Top Diamond Edge) Total weight: 4.30 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An Exquisite Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This ring was crafted in the
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Pretty, Victorian daisy shaped ring. Features a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
mimic the shape of a daisy flower atop an 18ct yellow gold band. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

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

Wendy Brandes Daisy Floral Mechanical Scent Locket Diamond and Gold Ring
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Locket opens and closes. Space for a photo, perfume, or engraving inside. 18K yellow gold, satin
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim Gold Rose Cut Diamond Slice Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Alluring and exquisite - hand-crafted in 18k gold, this ring is sure to make a statement and become
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Faye Kim Gold Rose Cut Diamond Slice Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Alluring and exquisite - hand-crafted in 18k gold, this ring is sure to make a statement and become
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Daisy gold and silver ring with old brilliant-cut diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
-karat yellow gold (0.585 fineness). This antique ring features old brilliant-cut diamonds in the shape
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

French 1900s Diamonds 1.22 Carat Sapphire Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Sublime antique ring, it is set with claws of
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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

Victorian 0.90ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1869
Located in London, GB
This beautiful daisy cluster ring dates back over 150 years to c.1869. A central 0.20 carat old cut
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Natural Pearl Diamonds Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique daisy ring it is decorated in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubellite Diamond platinum Daisy Bouquet Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
18k yellow gold, nestled among a bouquet of round brilliant-cut diamond flowers. Total diamond weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
the gallery and band made from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Eight Cut Carat
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
: Diamond Stone Shape: Eight Cut Carat Weight: 0.35 Total Colour: F Clarity: VS Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Edwardian ring featuring wonderfully hand cut diamonds. The old cut in the centre of
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Dating to 1910, this delicate ring is a classic daisy cluster, featuring eight cut diamonds. They
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A classic daisy cluster ring, this piece highlights eight old cut diamonds. The centre stone weighs
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1960 s Multi-Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage En Tremblant Daisy Flower Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by split wire shoulders and grooved shank Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1960s Ring Size: 5 1/2
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Vintage 1960s Modern Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco ruby and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
daisy style. It is crafted in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum setting for the stones. Condition: Used
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.00ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful daisy cluster ring features a total of 2.00 carat in diamonds. All the stones are
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sillam, Paris, Extra Large Daisy Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Sillam, Paris, France, 1835 to Present. This striking daisy ring from the
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2010s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Diamond Yellow Gold Daisy Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the diamond yellow gold daisy ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 44 vintage editions and 26 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a diamond yellow gold daisy ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A diamond yellow gold daisy ring from Ambrosi, Baume and Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. When shopping for a diamond yellow gold daisy ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Diamond Yellow Gold Daisy Ring?

Prices for a diamond yellow gold daisy ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $419 and can go as high as $54,600, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,527.

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.