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Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa Diamonds Set In 18K Gold S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa & Diamonds Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can wear as
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa Diamonds Set In 18K Gold S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa & Diamonds Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can wear as
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

22k Yellow gold bangle bracelet ring earrings and anklet jewellery set
Located in London, GB
22ct yellow gold jewellery set composed of bangle bracelet. Drop earrings, ring and anklet. Round
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Bangles

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Butterfly Pearl Natural Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
with a delicate butterfly motif encrusted with sparkling diamonds. The butterfly design adds a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Mughal Gold-Plated Choker Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
, interspersed with shimmering faceted cubic zirconia that mimic the brilliance of antique diamonds. The entire
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Mid-20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

No Heat 2 Indian Pear-Shaped Buff Rubies Cts 20.22
Located in Hong Kong, HK
protection. Wear these magnificent stones as statement rings, pendants, or earrings to allow their
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2010s Asian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
the solid gold bezel art-deco setting exemplified by the mix fancy shape polki diamond cluster
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye...

1950s Multi Precious Stones Rose Gold Tutti Frutti Bouquet Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 14 karat rose gold, shell hallmark and platinum. A sublime retro brooch inspired by the
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Ruby, ...

22k Yellow gold drop dangle earrings
Located in London, GB
22ct yellow gold round plain drop dangle earrings pear shape Indian Asian chunky ceremony jewellery
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco, 18K Powder, Lipstick 4.365 Oz. Auction Prices exceeded $35000
By Cartier
Located in Soquel, CA
for 18k gold (.750 standard), Paris, Year 1920-25. Has an partial hallmark "H in diamond cartouche
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Gold

Sotheby s Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed
By Sotheby s
Located in valatie, NY
increasing by purchase and by gifts, including diamonds, colored stones, pearls, Chinese filigree and Indian
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Books

Materials

Paper

Tea Pot With Rechaud, by Goldsmiths Silversmiths Company, London, 1888-1889
By Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Vienna, AT
, elongated spout, curved handle fixed at a distance at the top with ebonised wooden insert, protruding ring
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Diamonds Emeralds Bracelet Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Oval Natural Emeralds from Zambia Diamonds Set In 18K Gold &
Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Gold and Silver Indian Ring Flat Diamonds
Located in Bari, IT
Gold an silver indian ring with flat diamonds 1.46ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Indian Enamel Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
, slightly faceted, gold-foiled diamond. The ring is delicately enamelled on the reverse in poppy-bud motifs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Enamel

Diamond Vanki Indian Ring - Half Studded
Located in New York, NY
The Vanki ring is a South Indian staple. The inverted V shape is inspired by the shape of a snake
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Blue and Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Indian Ocean Ring
Located in London, GB
Blue and Green Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring. The Indian Ocean ring is handmade with
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Indian Ring in Silver Gold Gilded with Diamonds
By Samina Inc
Located in London, GB
Ring India Contemporary White and champagne hued diamonds in silver – gold gilded. UK
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Indian Ring in Silver and Gold Plated with Pink Corundum Sapphire and Diamonds
By Samina Inc
Located in London, GB
Ring India Contemporary Fabricated from gold and silver set with a central corundum sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Enamel Gold Indian Head Ring
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind ring. A large square, centered with a American Indian head, wearing a red and white
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Vintage 1920s American More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

India Style Ring Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Indian Traditional Hindu
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds. This ring is great for Anniversary, Engagement, Party, or Wedding gift. The finger size is
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Enamel Gold Peacock and Flower Ring
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
petals, Diamonds, emeralds and enamel on the border of the ring and below as well. The center of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

18Karat Gold Diamond And Natural Kingman Ithaca Turquoise Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
13.4CTS oval cabochon Ithaca turquoise center stone, set in 18K yellow gold with 6 pcs diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow-Green Chrysoberyl Ring, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rich color Chrysoberyl Ring Indian summer collection • 18K Yellow gold. • Yellow-Green
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2010s Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cognac and White Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
embellished with cognac-colored diamonds in a bezel setting. This Indian-style ring is made of 18-karat white
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2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond and Uncut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Karsandas Lakhman Jhaveri
Located in Mumbai, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond and Uncut Diamond Cocktail Ring Indian Tradition fuses with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Morganite Engagement Ring with Custom Engraving
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pink Morganite Engagement Ring with Custom Engraving is crafted in 14kt yellow gold and
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Morganite

18 Karat Yellow Gold Jadau Diamond and Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Karsandas Lakhman Jhaveri
Located in Mumbai, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Jadau Diamond And Enamel Cocktail Ring Polki/Jadau jewelry has always been
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18kt White Gold Dangling Ring with Diamonds and White Topaz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the Bhansali LIGHT Collection, this unique cocktail ring is set in 18kt White Gold with Round
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond and Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Karsandas Lakhman Jhaveri
Located in Mumbai, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond And Enamel Cocktail Ring Indian tradition fuses with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Admiration Comes Naturally with Contemporary Yellow and White Diamond Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
diamonds in black gold. I'm enamored by the uniqueness of Colored Diamonds and love to bring out the
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vanki Diamond Ring - Fully Studded
Located in New York, NY
The Vanki ring is a South Indian staple. The inverted V shape is inspired by the shape of a snake
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Beware People will Stare with Contemporary White and Black Diamond Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Diamonds encompassing inverted set Round Black diamonds. Pales of black gold stems end up yellow tipped
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ouroboros 18 and 24 Karat Gold, Diamond Kundan Set Sun Ring
Located in London, GB
Sun by OUROBOROS. Polki diamonds Kundan set in 24kt gold into the shape of a sun with the base set
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2010s Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold

Manpriya B Diamond and 18K White Gold Arabesque Leaf Wrap Cocktail Ring
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
Gross weight of the ring is 14.480 grams Gold weight is 14.250 grams Diamond weight: 1.14 carats
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Fish Dome Ring with Uncut Diamonds and Enamel
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, SG
This ring features Meenakari enamel work accentuated with Polki Diamonds (Uncut Diamonds) and
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Emerald, Diamond and Enamel Eternity Band Ring Handmade in 22K Gold by Agaro
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
heritage of Indian craftsmanship. In 22K gold, emeralds 0.73 cts, diamonds 0,92 cts, and vitreous enamel
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2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Enamel

Articulate Your One of a Kind with White and Yellow Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
the vision. This Ring is hallmarked and features: -18 Karat Rose Gold- 10.260 Grams -Fancy Colored
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2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Tourmaline Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
◆Detail description◆ ◆Solid 18kt White Gold(shown in picture) ◆Tourmaline Weight: 19.50 CT
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2010s Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt White Gold Flower Ring with Slice Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From our award winning COUTURE line. Designed by Samir Bhansali, this one of a kind ring features a
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2010s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat a Statement Ring with Contemporary Design
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
3/4 but can be adjusted to fit any finger. The ring is 14.6 mm. wide and made in 18K yellow gold
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

22K Gold Cigar Band Ring Hand Engraved with Enamel and Diamonds by Agaro Jewels
By Agaro Jewels
Located in New York, NY
band ring, a masterpiece meticulously created to celebrate the essence of Indian tradition and artistry
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2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold Butterfly Ring with Slice Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From our award winning COUTURE line. Designed by Samir Bhansali, this one of a kind ring features a
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt White Gold Flower Ring with Yellow Slice Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From our award winning COUTURE line. Designed by Samir Bhansali, this one of a kind Ring features a
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2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

8.09 Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
8.09 Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold . This shows off 58 White Diamond and 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exceptional Beget with Exceptional Brown Diamond Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
and Joy in your journey. A Wearable Art Ring with lines carved on its Black and Yellow Gold surface
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2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Carat Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Nicosia, CY
One of a Kind, Pear Shape 7 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring, M-N Color, I Clarity, set in Sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Intrigue and Indescribable Awe follows with Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Gold Weight- 7.490 grams Ring size- 16.25 mm About Rohit : “Can we imagine an Art world without
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury 2.25 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
Mid Century 2.25ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Birthstone of September. Sapphires
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptions Exult with Contemporary Colored Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
detailed dual band Ring featuring a rare set of fancy colored Milky Grey diamonds, rarer than their
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2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Own Your Rare Self with Green and Grey Diamond One of a Kind White Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
brushed White Gold featuring fancy colored Round Grey and Green colored Diamond slice. I’ve worked
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Your Obituary to Ordinary with Contemporary Colored Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Colored Round Dark Brown "Burnt" Diamond weight- 0.76 carats Yellow Gold Weight- 15.980 grams Ring size
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bayco 11.28 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Silver Ring
By Bayco
Located in New York, NY
A unique 18kt yellow gold and oxidized silver ring centered upon a superb 11.28 carat sugarloaf
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tread the Untreaded Path with Contemporary White Black Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
White Diamonds and Black Diamond Bead weight- 0.38 carats -Rose Gold Weight- 6.270 grams -Ring size
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2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Tread the Untreaded Path with Contemporary Black Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Yellow Gloss Band with Glossy Black Gold wires. This Ring features: - Round Black Diamond (Total Carat
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

You Grab Eyeballs Without Worrying Being Xeroxed with Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
diamonds. Round shaped shank flattens at the top to create a resting place for the domed top. This Ring
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1990s Certified Untreated 3.2 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
of rose (…)" – Excerpt from: Adalbert Stifter, Indian Summer, 1857. The effect of diamond and ruby
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1990s Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Indian Diamond And Gold Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of indian diamond and gold rings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 8 vintage versions or 24 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of indian diamond and gold rings to choose from, but indian diamond and gold rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Malpani Jewels, Gems Paradise and NIBIRU Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many cabochon, oval cut and rose cut indian diamond and gold rings for sale. Most of our indian diamond and gold rings for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Indian Diamond And Gold Rings?

Prices for indian diamond and gold rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $53,000, while indian diamond and gold rings, on average, fetch $4,350.

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.