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Mid Century Diamond and Ruby 18 karat Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Mid Century DIAMOND and RUBY 18KT Yellow and White Gold Ring" is a piece of jewelry that
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Featured in Vogue Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 Karat Yellow Gold ring features a 15x15x8mm amethyst, cut in an unusual open shape that
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Art Deco Style Ring with Green Quartz Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style ring is in yellow gold plated sterling silver with 15x15x8 mm green grown
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tresor Paris Bespoke 1.00 Carat Round Diamond 18k Gold Claw Set Band Signet Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Round brilliant white color G-H clarity VS - SI Diamond claw set ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Diamond Blood Red Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This beautiful men's or woman's S. Georgios ring is crafted from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Unisex Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer unisex square Diamond ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Dome Rings

Materials

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

Boulder Opal Diamond Ring. 18k Gold Genuine Opal Diamond Set Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
occasion - Unisex. Will work great on Women and Men. 18k Yellow Gold Details: 9mm by 12mm Opal SI Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Sacchi Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring Roman Style
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
characteristic light effects. The Ring is comprised of 18 Karat Yellow Gold Satin Finish, set with Six 0.02
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS 9.54 Carat Colombian Emerald Insignificant Oil and Diamond Halo Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
round cut diamond halo and smooth polished 18k gold finish. A noticeably valuable ring with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold, Hardstone (Onyx) Cameo Signet Ring, c1870’s.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Signet Style Mens’ Ring is dating back to 1870's, yet it's in beautiful condition Set with Black
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Smoky Quartz by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary jewellery ring in 18 karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm dark smoky quartz was
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.06 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Flushed Men s Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple men's wedding band ring, featuring 18K yellow gold and platinum. Accented by a single 0.06
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Men s 11.41 Carats Total Cabochon Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl and Shield Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
incredible 8.86 carat oval cabochon chrysoberyl stone is bezel set in 18 karat yellow gold at the center of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Portuguese Romantic Era (1830-188) Rose cut Diamond Men Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
. Portuguese origin. The 18K/19K yellow gold (touchstone tested) ring is centered with a rose cut center
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Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Romantic Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.25 CT Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Signet Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
0.25 Round Brilliant White Diamond Men's Signet Style ring is set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Size UK
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2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 5.16ct Muzo Green Colombian Emerald Pinky Ring, 4 Prong Unisex 7.5mm
Located in Jupiter, FL
transparency. Crafted in 18k bulky yellow gold, the ring's substantial 7.5mm thick band adds a touch of luxury
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2010s Colombian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Natural Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's natural green Jadeite Jade in 18k yellow gold with diamond halo. The beautiful High polished
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21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Platinum and Yellow Gold Diamond Band
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Men's Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 7.5mm Wide Band Featuring 8 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1 1/4 Ct Oval Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Gold, MEN
Located in New York, NY
Oval Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Approximately 1 1/4
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Matte Rhombus Wedding Band
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Matte Wedding Band, "Rhombus Concave" Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla uses his
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2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring with a reproduction of a Roman Solidus
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring in 18k or 14k white and yellow gold, made in Italy. Discover the
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

0.25 CT Diamond Multi Stone 18 KT Yellow Gold Sapphire Emerald Ruby Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
step design which gives the ring its influential and solid look. Men's Signet Style ring is set in 18
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2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire,...

1945 Signet Ring 3.5 ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 2.7gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone rectangular cut and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Make love sex 18KT gold ring solid gold art ring unique rare ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Men Women Artistic ring, love making ring design in 18KT yellow gold. Bold, modern and unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Flowers and Leaves Wedding Band
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band by Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla, Free Hand sculptued Flowers
Category

2010s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Wrap Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Solid Yellow Gold Wrap Ring by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Examples. Our incredible solid
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Signet Ring Wilkinson Courtenay 18.5 ct Jasper 18K Gold US 3.75/12.8g
Located in SE
shank is made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. The stone is in great shape with a minor bite at 12.03 o'clock
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Antique 18th Century European Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold

22 Karat Gold Key Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Yellow Gold Key Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our solid gold
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4.12 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Unisex Ring
Located in Miami, FL
ring size. Product Specifications: Item Type: Solitaire Ring Metal: 18K Two-Tone Gold (Yellow & White
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1916 Signet Ring 2.75 ct. natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Carnelian stone rectangular cut and
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

2.30 Carat Rich Dark Green Emerald Round Cut Unisex Gypsy Pinky Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Material: 18K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 10.5 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Round Cut Weight: 2.30
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2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Jadeite Men s Ring Certified Untreated, Eccentric Lux Quality
Located in Northampton, MA
unique design of this ring required that it be fabricated from 14K gold instead of 18K. Had it been
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Antique Ring Bague au Firmament Diamonds Enamel 18K Gold Ø6.75 US / 11.5 gr
Located in SE
Men or Women if the size is right. Usually high - quality Diamond Rings with Enameled backgrounds of
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Antique Late 18th Century European Empire Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Tiffany Co. Bamboo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold this band which takes the form of bamboo was made by Tiffany and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jacob Co Round Diamond Encrusted Band Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace bold sophistication with this Jacob & Co Men's Round Diamond Encrusted Band in Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wide Tapered Yellow Blush Gold Wedding Band Hammered Matte Finish
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Handcrafted 18K yellow gold wide tapered wedding band by Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica
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2010s American Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.65ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Men s Two Toned Wedding Band in 18k White
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning two-toned men's band is truly luxe and a one-of-a-kind piece! A subtle 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond

Rose Gold Contemporary Ring with Dark Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary men ring is in 14 karat rose gold with 15x15x8 mm dark grown amethyst. It was
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Stone Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Men’s Trilogy Vintage Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
resizing. Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold mounting. In excellent vintage condition, recently cleaned and
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond

Men s luxury green emerald ring , 3.25ct natural emerald, 1.85ct natural diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
. The band is crafted from 22 grams of yellow gold, available in your choice of 14K or 18K. The gold
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2010s Israeli Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Men s 1.00ct Diamond Eternity Wedding Band 7.0mm
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/18K Yellow Gold - Platinum Additional metal variations offered; please inquire for pricing. Total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.05ct Princess Cut Diamond Men s Wedding Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
also available in yellow gold. Metal: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 10 (sizable) Total Carat Weight: 2.05
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handmade, 18 Karat Gold, Ruby Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This handmade 'cubism' ring is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and is set with seven stones in
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20th Century Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Sugarloaf Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and sugarloaf cut natural amethyst (12x12 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Sugarloaf Aquamarine Fashion Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat rose gold with sugarloaf cut natural aquamarine. When for most of
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Fashion Ring with Sugarloaf Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This fashion ring is made of 18 karat white gold and sugarloaf natural pink tourmaline (14,7 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow and 18 Karat White Fleur di Lis Diamonds Cross Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow and 18 Karat White Fleur di Lis Cross Signet Ring, Tiffany designer, Thomas
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Ring with Sugarloaf Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat white gold and sugarloaf cut natural topaz. When for most of the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Handmade Plain Wedding Band in 14k White Gold 8mm
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Options Available: - 14K White Gold - 14K Yellow Gold - 14K Rose Gold - 18K White Gold - 18K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" White, Yellow, Rose Gold - size 58
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Ring are traditionally made from three different types of gold: yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity "Les Must de Cartier" White, Yellow, Rose Gold - size 51
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Ring are traditionally made from three different types of gold: yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Potter and Mellen Handmade "Owl" Cats-Eye and Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
and 18k Brushed Gold Men's Ring. Luminescent 18k textured gold sets 2 high quality light green
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 1.54 ct No Heat Burmese Ruby Mens Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K YELLOW GOLD 18 DIAMONDS 0. 69 CARATS 1 BURMA NO HEAT RUBY 1.54 CARATS AGL CERTIFIED
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring with Natural Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is in 18 karat rose gold with 15x15x8 mm big natural untreated pink tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring with Natural Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is in 18 karat rose gold with 15x15x8 mm big natural untreated pink tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s High Polish Milgrain Groove Flat Wedding Band 4.5mm
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Ring Size: 10 (sizable) Metal Options Available: 14K Yellow and White Gold 18K Yellow and White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Sugarloaf Pink Quartz Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary engagement ring is made of 18 karat light pink gold with sugarloaf cut natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Mens 18k Yellow Gold Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of mens 18k yellow gold rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 123 vintage versions or 147 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of mens 18k yellow gold rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern mens 18k yellow gold rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Furrer-Jacot, Cartier and Stambolian are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 107 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut mens 18k yellow gold rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of mens 18k yellow gold rings, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Mens 18k Yellow Gold Rings?

On average, mens 18k yellow gold rings at 1stDibs sell for $3,170, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $45,000 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.

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.

Questions About Mens 18k Yellow Gold Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 18k gold can tarnish, but it is uncommon. Pure gold does not combine easily with oxygen and therefore does not tarnish. The higher the karat, the less likely a piece of gold will tarnish.