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24.18 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Bracelet
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Enjoy life in colour with this 24.18 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Bracelet. Made with
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2010s Unknown Anglo-Indian More Bracelets

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

Gulsen Round Double Dangler Pendant
By SOHNAA
Located in Surat, IN
crafted in 18kt gold, with finely assorted diamonds, and set with eight point star Morroccan Zilij pattern
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Maharani Gold “Hathphool” or Hand Flower
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Old Maharani gold "Hathphool" or Hand Flower with diamonds, rubies, and turquoise. The center piece
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise

20th Century Designer Sun-Flower Earrings
Located in St Petersburg, FL
18k Gold, 8.650gm Gold & 0.65ct Diamond in Earrings. 3d Designer Sunflower Pendant in 18k gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tourmaline Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
◆Diamond Carat: 1.5 CT ◆Diamond Shape: Round cut mixed ◆Total Weight: 10.8 Gram Tourmaline is a gemstone
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2010s Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unusual Pink and Gold Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
baroque pearls are mixed with smaller keshi Ming pearls and silver and diamond rondels, finished with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Silver

The Celestine Ethical Engagement Ring 0.6 ct Grey Diamond 18ct Fairmined Gold
Located in London, London
lines, inspired in the style of Native American Indian jewellery. The galaxy diamond (also known as the
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2010s British Artisan Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

20th Century Designer Sun-Flower Pendant
Located in St Petersburg, FL
18k Gold, 10.400gm gold & 1.02ct VS Diamond in Pendant. 3d Designer Sunflower Pendant in 18k gold
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Peacock Classique
Located in Okemos, MI
be customized. The pricing is for 18kt gold. Certified VVS F-G diamonds. Comes with matching earrings.
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Peacock Classique
Peacock Classique
$40,000 / item
Enamel Pearl Sapphire Bead Horse Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
jewelry. The central pendant is connected to the fresh water pearls by oval sapphire beads and an enamel
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20th Century American Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mughal Empire Burma Ruby Emerald Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
antique Indian bracelet. Maharajas & Mughal STYLE bracelet. Magnificent, treasured fine jewelry.
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Late 20th Century Anglo-Indian Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Multi Gem Nine Planet Necklace
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
, Diamond,Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz and Cat's eye chrysoberyl< Each representing one of the 9
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

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Chrysoberyl, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, To...

1 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tarzana, CA
Each stone is half a carat which makes the total of 1 carat mounted in either screw back or push back 18k white gold. We could customize the metal in yellow and rose gold as well as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

22K indian bridal navratna diamond polki necklace set Indian wedding jewellery
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Indulge in the timeless opulence of Indian craftsmanship with this regal 22K gold Navratan bridal
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2010s Indian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Hessonite, 22k...

Classic Indian wedding jewellery, Navratna gold and diamond polki pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Coming from the age old tradition of Kundan Meena polki fine jewellery, this navratne pendant has
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pea...

Sapphire and Diamond Indian Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
and diamond best (10.0 carats total weight of sapphire and 8.0 carats total weight diamonds). The
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Vintage 1980s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Oversized Antique Rose Cut Diamond Indian Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and Collectable! This Antique Rose cut Diamond is clean and white. The mounting is an Indian
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Hippie Chic Sixties Indian Diamond Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
diamond-set (3.0 carats) superb quality best. The look is flower child Bohemian fashion, the original
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Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Hippie Chic Sixties Indian Diamond Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
diamond-set (5.0 carats) superb quality best. The look is flower child Bohemian fashion, the original
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Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Hippie Chic Indian Sixties Diamond Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
diamond-set (6 to 8 carats) superb quality best. The look is flower child Bohemian fashion, the original
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Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Indian Gold And Silver Spinel Stones Jewelry Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Indian Gold and Silver jewelry ring size 7 in the Art Deco manner. The ring is encrusted with
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20th Century Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Oversized Antique Rose Cut Diamond Indian Ear Studs
Located in Geneva, CH
mounting is an Indian work in white gold. The diameter of each Rose cut diamond is approximately 15.00
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

22k Yellow Gold Necklace Jewelry, Indian Handmade , Vintage Necklace Suite
Located in New York, NY
Pure 22k Yellow Gold Necklace Jewelry, Indian Handmade Jewelry for women, can be wear for any
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2010s Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Indian Rose Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Rose Diamond Hinged Bangle with approximately 15cts of fine white - clean
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Late 20th Century Indian Bangles

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Indian Silver Gold Spinel Stones Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Indian Gold and Silver jewelry brooch. The brooch is encrusted with colorless Spinel gemstones
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20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold

Indian Emerald Diamond Drop Earrings
By Anuj Shah
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gold Backed & Silver Topped Emerald Bead, Rose & Mine Diamond Earrings made from Antique
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Vintage 1950s Indian Chandelier Earrings

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Emerald, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Indian Rose Cut Diamonds Enamel Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A fine Indian "Kundan-Meena" style bracelet with rose cut diamonds and fine enamelling decorations
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Vintage 1960s Indian Link Bracelets

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Diamond, 24k Gold

Indian Mughal Diamond and Enamel Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
sides one with exquisite enamel and one with very rose cut diamonds. Provenance: From the Legendary
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Beaded Bracelets

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Oversize Antique Rose Cut Diamond Indian Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and Collectible! This Antique Rose cut Diamond is clean and white. The mounting is an Indian
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Vintage 1950s Indian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

18K antique Emerald diamond polki indian ring
Located in Bangkok,, TH
polkis. The ring is an amalgamation of Indian as well as western style of jewellery making it a perfect
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Indian Chief Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
gold, this Edwardian treasure has an Indian Chief’ head carved of mother of pearl and is decorated with
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

19th Century Indian Emerald Diamond Bena Pendant
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Antique, 19th Century, Indian enamel head bena pendant, centering a big table cut foliated emerald
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Georgian More Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Atelier Zobel Black Diamond Indian Diamond Bead Faceted Antique Silver Necklace
By Atelier Zobel
Located in Dallas, TX
) featuring 13.96 total carats of assorted faceted black diamonds briolettes and indian diamond beads and
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2010s German Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

1950s Indian Carved Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A peculiar ring carved out of a 50ct Colombian emerald, highlighted with a rose cut diamond on a
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Vintage 1950s Indian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, White Diamond, 24k Gold

Me Ro Indian Drop Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamonds Indian Drop Earrings by Me&Ro. With 4 round rose cut diamonds
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Indian 14K Gold Jade Emerald Bead Diamonds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
39.25 grams. Vintage and Modern Jewelry Wares and Accessories For Collectors. Jade Emerald & Diamond
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 18k Gold Earrings Diamond Enamel Indian Origin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
appreciated from both the front and back. The front showcases a diamond at the center, framed in gold with a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Gold-Plated Indian Cuff Bracelet with Amethysts, Citrines and Granates
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k Gold plated Indian Cuff Bracelet with amethysts, citrines and granates A superb anglo-indian
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Late 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Cuff Brace...

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Amethyst, Diamond, Citrine, Gold Plate, Silver

1910 US Indian Head $2.50 Gold Coin Diamond Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
US gold $2.50 Indian head coin is set in a diamond pendant fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond $10 Indian Head Vintage Coin Octagonal Pendant Enhancer
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond frame coin pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The original $10 Indian Head Coin (90
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

Victorian Indian Rose Cut Ruby Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings are composed of 14kt gold, features diamonds and rubies with a pearl accent. In
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20th Century Indian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Indian Enamel Pearl Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique tourmaline and half pearl ring with a rose-diamond shank and enamel detailing, in 22k
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Antique 1880s Indian Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Indian Head Ring Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 6.6 Grams Stone: Ruby (1.5 mm) & Diamond (1.25-2.0 mm) Face of Ring: 20.0 x 19.5 x 4.8 mm
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20th Century Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tamil Nadu 19th Century Indian Gold Ruby Diamond Lingam Amulet Box
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Indian lingam amulet box from a gowrisankara necklace, Tamil Nadu, late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian More Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Indian Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelets
Located in Dallas, TX
India and are of oxidized sterling silver and 14k yellow gold with rose cut diamonds. The smaller
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Pink Ruby Diamond Crystal Ruby Indian Vintage Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver bottom clasp - pave diamond 925 sterling silver closing top clasp Vintage Indian pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Indian $2.50 Coin Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 24 round brilliant cuts = 1.20cttw Size
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Indian Rosecut Diamonds, Blue Enamel and 22 Karat Gold Earrings with Pearl Drop
Located in Nantucket, MA
edges and along the backside with a drop pearl. Indian made, late 1900's. 2.4 carats of diamonds
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20th Century Indian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, 22k Gold

Vintage Indian 20K Gold Diamond Blue Red Enamel Work Necklace Earrings Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
):-- --Stone(s):-- (88) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - Fiery White Color
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Old Indian Rose Cut Diamond, Seed Pearl, Enamel Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
seed pearls and rose cut diamonds on the front and white enamel on the back.
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Indian Dangle Earrings

Pair of Indian Gold Navratna Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 22 kt gold, enamel, rose cut diamonds, and multicolor stones Indian "Navratna" bracelets
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Vintage 1980s Indian Link Bracelets

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Vintage Indian Kundan 18K Gold Ring with 1ct Ruby and 1.8ct Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A regal and richly detailed vintage Indian ring, handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold in the
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Mid-20th Century Indian Revival Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

c.1930 s Indian Epic Motif Diamond Gems Platinum Gold Earrings and Pin Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inspired by Indian epic, lovely set consisting of a pair of earrings and a pin. It depicts
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Dangle Earrings

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Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

18 Karat 105 Gram 1912 Indian Head BLP Fine Coin 6.10 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
$5 1912 Indian Head BLP Gold Coin necklace Coin in Good condition 21mm diameter Diamonds: 6.10ct
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Indian Gold And Silver Spinel Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
gemstones and Diamonds. The earrings are made in a multilayer design. Vintage and Modern Indian Gold, Silver
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Indian Gold And Silver Spinel Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
gemstones and Diamonds. The earrings are made in a multilayer design. Vintage and Modern Indian Gold, Silver
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

0.26ctw Diamond Halo Indian Head Coin Ring 14k 900 Gold 1910 2.5 Dollars Sz 9.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.26ctw Cut - Single Color - H - I
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2010s Signet Rings

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Diamond, Gold

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Indian Diamond Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact indian diamond jewellery you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and silver, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 269 vintage editions and 359 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a indian diamond jewellery from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing indian diamond jewellery — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bochic, Malpani Jewels and Gems Paradise each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a indian diamond jewellery for sale for women should be easy, but there are 263 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is an Indian Diamond Jewellery?

On average, a indian diamond jewellery at 1stDibs sells for $4,736, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $6,500,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.