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9.35 Carat Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A fabulous Sapphire, Diamond and Tsavorite Garnet ring in the form of a flower head is custom
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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Y...

18 Karat Wide Blue Sapphire and Diamond Modern Band
By Quadrillion Diamond Company
Located in Pikesville, MD
A sleek and modern invisibly set princess cut blue sapphire and diamond wide band style ring with
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Early 2000s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

10 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring 1/2 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamonds Center Cluster Ring in 10k yellow gold - 1/2 cttw Combination of Baguettes and Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

10k Gold

1.55 Carat Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Goettingen, DE
1.55 Carat Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 18K Gold This modern, sporty and elegant natural ruby and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Pink and White Golden Ring with Radiant Cut Yellow and White Diamonds
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
set with 3 exclusive Antwerp cut Radiant shaped Diamonds of together 1 carat, VVS2 Quality, one is
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Early 2000s Belgian Contemporary Band Rings

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

Forever Us Oval Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Forever Us Oval Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold ( 1.39 ct. tw. ) Classic and elegant, this ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Forever Us Oval Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Forever Us Oval Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold ( 1.37 ct. tw. ) Classic and elegant, this ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

Forever Us Oval Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Forever Us Oval Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold ( 2.00 ct. tw. ) Classic and elegant, this ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

Superb Natural Untreated 1.25 Carat Pear Shape Cabochon Jade Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
an 18kt yellow gold mounting with 10 invisible set diamonds weighing .15ctw with only the best
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20th Century Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Berquin Certified 1.54 carat Diamond Brilliant Cut Solitaire Ring
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
solitaire ring has been set with an exquisite Brilliant Cut Diamond of 1.54 carat, set in yellow gold; this
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Rh...

Certified 1.09 Carat Padparadscha Orange Sapphire 0.39 Diamond 18Karat Gold Ring
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
goldsmith, jewellery artist and gemmologist, consists of 18 kt white and yellow gold. It has been made in
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Rhodium

1.65 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
the finest rubies which are expertly invisibly set, giving the ring a modern and sleek appearance
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1990s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Emerald and Diamond Wide Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A very well made, uniquely designed 18 karat yellow gold wide ring featuring a center section
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1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Striking 7.92 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A stunning 7.92 Carat Diamond and Sapphire ring is comprised of sixty-one VVS, invisibly channel
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Lizunova Green Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
Sydney in 18 karat white gold, the ring is set with an asscher cut green tourmaline of breathtaking
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold "Chanel" Like 7.6 Carat Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Pariba Flower Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
comprised of invisible set pink sapphires and white diamonds. Pink sapphire weight: estimated 7.6 carats
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gol...

18 Karat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
invisibly set princess cut high quality diamonds at approximately 1.44 carats total weight flanked by 12
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold 3.60 Carat Australian Black Opal Cocktail Ring
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
14 Karat Yellow Gold 3.60 Carat Australian Black Opal Cocktail Ring Handmade 14kt yellow gold ring
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2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Opal, 14k Gold

18 Karat Modern Abstract Diamond Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
diamonds, invisibly set in three rows across the center. Ring has an approximate diamond total weight of
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1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Wide Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
craftsmanship. Ring features 13.09 carats of rich square blue sapphires, perfectly invisibly set. 1.82 carats of
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1990s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Balogh 18 Karat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Checkerboard Ring
By Balogh
Located in Pikesville, MD
A beautiful 18 karat yellow gold 9mm band style ring featuring expertly invisibly set princess cut
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1990s Unknown Modern Band Rings

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

2.41 carat hot Bubble Gum Pink Tourmaline/ 1.00 carats diamonds 18k ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
The 18k yellow gold rings features a modified 2.41 carats cushion oval hot BUBBLE GUM pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire/ 1.50cts. Diamonds/ 18K Plat Ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
cut are invisibly set in the contemporary shank, and total 1.50 carats.
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Three-Stone Oval Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Past Present Future Three Oval Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold ( 1.55 ct. tw. ) Classic and elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

Contemporary 3.37 Carat Princess Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Ring, VS - F Color
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. 12 straight baguettes and 26 princess cut diamonds are VS in
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

1.45 Carat Baguette Diamond F IF the Very Best Half Eternity Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
ring from our actual top items inventory Superb hand crafting of solid 18 KT yellow gold marked with
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2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Wide Baguette Band Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
of invisibly set L'Amour Crisscut baguette diamonds at 1.99 carats total weight. L'Amour crisscut
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1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Double Row Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By QUADAMAS
Located in Pikesville, MD
gold 6.5mm band features two rows of invisibly set princess cut diamonds at approximately 5 carats
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1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Diamond and Sapphire Alfieri St John Band
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Alfieri & St John 18 karat yellow and white gold triple band crossover ring is composed of 1.10
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
extraordinary ring boasts an eye-catching, luxurious appeal. The ring is made of classic 18K yellow gold and set
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Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Invisibly Set Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K Yellow Gold 6mm Wide Invisibly Set Ring with 32 Princess-Cut Diamonds 1.80 carats total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond Gents Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 32 princess cut = 2.90cttw Color: G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Invisible Set Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
boasts an exceptionally sophisticated appeal. Made of 18K yellow gold, the band is set with a total of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pave and Invisible Set Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
18K yellow gold ring. Ring Size: 7.75 (55 7/8) Ring Top Dimensions: 14 x 21.5mm Band Thickness: 5 mm
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20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Invisibly Set Princess Cut Diamonds Baguette Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Invisibly set princess cut diamonds baguette diamonds and yellow gold ring band. Love it because
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1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. The Ring Size is US 9.75
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Sapphire Ring by Cartier. With 12 round brilliant cut
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1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Pave Invisible Set Yellow Sapphire Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This exquisite 18K yellow gold ring by Cartier features a chic and elegant style. Its gorgeous
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Late 20th Century French Band Rings

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

18K Yellow Gold 1.64ct Diamond and Invisible-Set Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
18K Yellow Gold setting. Diamonds totaling 1.64 carats make this elegant accessory even more luxurious
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diabolo Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Sapphire Diabolo Ring by Cartier. With 12 round brilliant
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1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Adler Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisibly Set Ruby Ring
By Adler
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds amounting to 0.72ct for a dazzling allure, this gorgeous 18K yellow gold ring from Adler is an
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Contemporary 3.50 carat invisible set emerald diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds, beautifully crafted in rich 18k yellow gold. Center stone: 48 carré and calibre cut emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Invisibly-Set Sapphire and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An Invisibly-Set Sapphire and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. The total weight
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Invisible Set Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Invisible Set Dome Ring. Featuring 35 calibré cut
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1990s Dome Rings

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 12 princess cut = .75cttw Color: G Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 18kt Yellow Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring .40cttw
Located in San Diego, CA
Men's 18kt yellow gold ring with four princess cut diamonds of approximately .40cttw. The diamonds
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diabolo Invisible Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Sapphire Diabolo Ring by Cartier. With 12 round brilliant
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1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Modern Invisibly Set Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful modern style invisible set style French cut ruby ring with diamonds in Two-Tone 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Ruby and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 8 princess cut = 0.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Invisible-Set Ruby Diamond Gold Flame Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and chic gold ring featuring 2.90 carats of vivid red invisible-set rubies, the same
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring with CZ Center
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 52 princess cut = 2.00cttw Color: G / H
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
14k Gold Emerald Cut Emerald And Princess Cut Diamond Ring 5.8 Grams Ring Size 5.75 Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18K yellow gold to produce a charming allure in this gorgeous ring from Van Cleef & Arpels while F
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Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18K yellow gold to produce a charming allure in this gorgeous ring from Van Cleef & Arpels while F
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Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Invisible Set Sapphire Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
piece of exceptional aesthetic value. Made of 18K yellow and white gold, the ring is lavishly set with
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Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

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

Princess Cut Diamond Invisible Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 36 princess cuts = 3.60 carat total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Invisible Set Yellow Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An unusual yellow gold ring created by one of the most revolutionary developments in jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Invisible Set Yellow Gold Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the invisible set yellow gold diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect invisible set yellow gold diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an invisible set yellow gold diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef Arpels, Cartier and Doves by Doron Paloma are consistently popular. See these pages for a princess cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also square cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an invisible set yellow gold diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Invisible Set Yellow Gold Diamond Ring?

On average, an invisible set yellow gold diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $4,495, while they’re typically $1,450 on the low end and $19,240 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.  

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.