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14K Yellow and White Gold 1.00 Cttw Emerald Shaped Halo Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
of this ring, where a collection of princess-cut diamonds form a regal empire shape in an invisible
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold

7 Carat Diamond Modern "Toi et Moi" Double Flower Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
Moi" cocktail or engagement ring features two matching flowers with invisibly set baguettes forming
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Four Carat Gold Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Set in 18k yellow gold, the prongs are almost invisible and what is left for the eye to behold is one
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20th Century Unknown High Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

AENEA Flow Aquamarine 18k Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
(F/VVS) handcrafted in yellow gold (18k), the topazes are invisible set in sterling silver and grey
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterli...

Vintage Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wheat Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
invisibly set central station of square cut rubies weighing in total approximately 0.72 carat Transparent
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.10tcw Tapered Baguette Diamond Gold Saddle Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful finely detailed Gold Saddle Ring, center securely and invisibly Hand set with 7 Tapered
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bombe Ring 18k Gold Diamond Estate Jewelry Signed MJI
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning vintage ring made of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond in a Bombe style. The ring is
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby, Diamond and Gold Vintage Ring, circa 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
Invisibly set natural bright vivid rubies are accented on both sides by brilliant cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

0.74 Carat Total Princess Cut Ruby Ans Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
-selected intense vibrant red fine quality rubies are framed by a row of invisibly channel set diamonds set
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

0.60 Carat Total Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
set in a 2-stone setting. Shimmering baguette cut diamonds are invisibly channel set down the sides of
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Belt Ring
Located in Miami, FL
clarity. The ring is fashioned into a belt, with invisibly set sapphires, edged with diamonds. This
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1990s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

【Silent Geometry】Galaxy Cascade Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
cascade of luminous Akoya pearls and twinkling natural diamonds. Carefully sculpted from 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

14 Karat 2-Tone Princess Cut Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold with yellow gold accents with 14 princess cut diamonds; color "G", clarity VS1 and
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2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

【Petite Signature】Ruby Mosaic Heart Ring
Located in New York, NY
slim 18k yellow gold band adorned with 0.05ct of diamonds — a delicate sparkle that elevates the charm
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

White Diamond Satin Yellow Gold Concave Shells Necklace, Barbara Heinrich
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
groups of three, with each set connected from behind by nearly invisible 18k jump rings, allowing the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Parure with Rubies, Pearls and Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Vintage set handmade in Italy, with rubies, pearls and diamonds in 18 Kt yellow gold, consisting of
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1.20 Carat Emerald 0.60 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold frame, embellished with twenty-eight pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. A single
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Rainbow Multicolor Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold rainbow multicolor baguette diamond pendant necklace earrings set. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, B...

Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Double Headed Tiger Hinged Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful diamond, ruby and black enamel double headed tiger bangle set in 18k yellow gold
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2010s British Modern Bangles

Materials

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

2.50 Carat Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18-karat yellow gold circle pendant, set with twenty-three (23) princess cut diamonds
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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Gold Art-Deco Style Baguettes Tsavorite Diamond Circular Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
complimented by pave set diamond dangling ring inside. Each gem is caliber cut by our expert lapidary artist to
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1905 Guilloche Enameled Locket Pendant 18kt Gold with Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
gold of 18 karats with accents in platinum and is fitted with invisible hinges and a movable oval ring
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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Circular Dangle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
. • Made with best alloys, certified diamonds VVS, G/H Color • Hinge post clasp • 18K Yellow Gold: 9.81 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 1...

18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Circular Dangle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
. • Made with best alloys, certified diamonds VVS, G/H Color • Hinge post clasp • 18K Yellow Gold: 9.81 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 1...

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Multi-shape Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
princess cut diamond is invisibly set, crafting the grand illusion of a singular, breathtaking solitaire
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Gold Tourmaline Sapphire Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
unusual. The clasp features a bezel set diamond. There are six sapphires, three on each side of the
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Björn Weckström 1971 Lapponia Finland Modernist Tenochtitlan Bracelet 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Lapland’s legendary gold nuggets, they dazzle with the soft glow of matte gold and subtle diamonds set in
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Invisible Set Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
Made of luxurious 18K yellow gold and set with resplendent diamonds and regal sapphires, this ring
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Men s Invisible Set 2.70CTW Diamond Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Men's unique invisible set Princess Cut Diamond ring made with 2.70CTW of stunning diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amazing Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Invisible Set Ring.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Resizing to a 6 included. Thank you. This Vintage Diamond and Invisible Set Sapphire Ring is just
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1990s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Sapphire Invisible Set Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
. The band is made of 18K yellow gold and boasts 0.50 carats of sapphires, and a gorgeous diamond that
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Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

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

Invisible Set Yellow Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.19 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Princess Cut Invisible Set Rubies Men s Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Invisible or Mystery set Princess cut Natural Ruby And Diamond ring in 14 K Yellow Gold
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Invisible Set Ruby Princess Diamond Cocktail Ring 7.45ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A contemporary cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and invisibly set with approximately
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Invisible/Mystery Set Diamond 18 Karat Gold Yellow Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire Invisible/Mystery Set & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Yellow Ring the stones are
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Invisibly-Set Nine Sapphire and Diamonds Ring, 18k Yellow
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly-Set Nine Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Ring
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Princess Cut Invisible Set Rubies Men s Ring 18 Karat 2Tone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds & Princess Cut Invisible Set Rubies Men's Ring 18 Karat 2Tone Gold Ring Invisible or
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Invisible Set 3.05 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning 3.05ctw invisible set princess cut diamond ring made in 18k yellow gold. Diamond Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold 3.08ct Multi Row Invisible Set Princess Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning and very well made diamond band ring is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Invisibly Set French Cut Vivid Red Rubies in a Fine 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold well made ring with fine bright natural red rubies all invisibly set and faceted on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

0.60 Carat London Blue Topaz and Invisible Set Princess Cut Diam Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Blue Topaz and diamonds unite, to create this outrageously stunning ring. The richly hued and
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Rainbow Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer is presenting 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring with a row of an invisible set
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...

2.00 Carat Total Baguette Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Created in brightly polished 18 karat yellow gold, this sleek wedding band stacking ring is the
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sophisticated Oval Emerald and 3 Carat Diamonds Yellow Gold Cocktail Dome Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Elegant, stately, dome-shaped, 14 karat yellow gold high fashion cocktail ring with a very wide
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.76 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.76 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Band Ring This spectacular lustrous
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2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Set of 5 Diamond Cocktail Rings
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
solitaire center piece, 1.13 carat Diamonds Invisible set 18K Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Ring: 12,900 4.08
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

Classic Oval Emerald and 4 Carat of Diamonds Yellow Gold Ballerina Party Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
ruffled ballerina effect of long, tapered, invisibly set white baguette diamonds. Ring is 14 karat yellow
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate FRENCH 18k Invisble Set Hexagonal Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 7.15ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
have you ever seen hexagonal cut invisibly set sapphires? We have not! This ring is incredible and goes
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wide Princess Cut Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wide Princess Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Wide wedding band with invisibly-set princess cut
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1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wheat Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
invisibly set central station of square cut sapphires weighing in total approximately 0.72 carat
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

2.10 Carat Princes Emerald Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Raised center crown with 4 invisibly set Princess cut diamonds accented with 6 emerald and princes
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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bellarri 18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band
By Bellarri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Round Diamond Engagement Ring/Band Created in 18K Yellow Gold. There are three squares of princess
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Handcrafted Aquamarine Pink Tourmaline Baguette Engagement Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold aquamarine pink tourmaline baguette engagement diamond ring. This extraordinary
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold green tourmaline rubellite pink tourmaline baguette diamond ring. This extraordinary
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

8.23 Carat Fantasy Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
transparency is excellent and its purity is clean. The pendant features four invisible set princess cut
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.98 Carat Total Baguette Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14 karat yellow gold ring, expertly set into a half-eternity channel setting along the top. Perfect
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Double Heart Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold 1980s Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Center heart full of color thanks to the 19 Square cut, Invisible Bezel Set, Rubies of 1.70 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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.