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Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearl, 9 Kt Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with a flower shape structure in silver studded with diamonds and with a pearl in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Natural Pink Shell/Pearl and White Diamond .54 Carat TW Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
white pearl, pink corralium secundum, and natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

South-Sea Pearl, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with a south-sea pearl in the central part surrounded by white flowers studded with rubies and a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite Victorian Era Antique Onyx and Seed Pearl Diamond-Shape Petal Cocktail Ring, a true relic
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Pearl Platinum on Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
larger 5.7 mm pearl, reminding one of a flower with a bud in its center. The polished yellow gold shank
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamonds, Carnelian, Pearl, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
little flower in white gold, diamonds and a little pearl. The carnelian is surrounded by white gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Early 20th Century Belle Époque White Gold Pearl Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
the pearl are eighteen old-cut diamonds set in petal-shaped bezels, their soft sparkle beautifully
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

1880 Victorian Black Onyx and Pearl Rose Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
tablet adorned with seed pearls and a gold flower inlay with a sparkling diamond! A beautiful rectangular
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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fei Liu Mother of Pearl Freshwater Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Alyssum ring with 0.11ct diamond-set flower and 9-9.5mm freshwater pearl. Set in 18ct
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fei Liu Mother of Pearl Freshwater Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
ring sizing service Weight: 2gm Stones: diamonds total weight = 0.11ct, flower cut mother of pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Amethysts Pearls White Stone Silver Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, Amethysts, Pearls and white stone flower on one side. Diamonds 0.82 ct Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds 0.77
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Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Go...

Fei Liu Mother of Pearl Freshwater Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
of pearl. It is named after the cluster of blossoms which flower throughout the year. Alyssum ring
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue Sapphires Amethyst Pearls Pink Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing cocktail ring in 9K rose gold and silver structure mounted with flower theme, 3.30 g of
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...

Antique 1800 Georg III 15k Gold Orient Pearls Diamond Enamel Gold Silver Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
flower made out of seven rose diamonds within a stylised sun. A gold disk, covered with royal blue
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Antique Victorian 950 Platinum Pearl 1.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful flower shape cluster ring crafted in 950 hallmark platinum. It is dating from a
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Carrera Y Carrera 18KT YG Gardenia Ring .17Ct. Diamond South Sea Pearl
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
shape, and overflowing glamour. 18KT yellow gold ring with a gardenia, .17 carat diamonds and a lustrous
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2010s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stone Mother of Pearl Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Stone and mother of pearl flower ring in 9kt yellow ring embellished with a silver crown of
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring features a panel decorated with pearls and a small diamond which shape a sweet forget me not
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Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Luise Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pearl Rock Crystal Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retro ring in 9kt rose gold and silver composed of a central rock of crystal flower surrounded by a
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gol...

Unheated Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Red White Flowers Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
A fine ruby and diamond crossover ring in platinum set with two flowerhead terminals – one with
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Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Julius Cohen Cocktail Ringin 18Kt Gold with Diamonds and South Sea Pearl
By Julius Cohen
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Julius Cohen. Gorgeous modernist cocktail ring, created in New York city
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Collection Diamond Turquoise Flower Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold ring of unparalleled artistry features
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Diamond Pendant, 10k White Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
Step out in style wearing this gorgeous NEW sterling silver ring which showcases a beautiful flower
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Sterling
Located in Nantucket, MA
, faceted diamonds at the center of the flowers. It features a large, square cut, and faceted aquamarine
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Kai Flora Blossom 3.93 ctw Periot and Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
pearls, and dazzling diamonds, all set in solid gold. Whether you're dressing up or keeping it simple
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1869 Nordic Ring Renaissance solid 23/18K Gold Opal Pearl Garnet ØUS7 / 5.2gr
Located in SE
155 years old Flower Ring in excellent condition. Four bezel set natural Opal settings Ø 4.25 mm
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Antique 1860s Swedish Renaissance Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Mattioli Hiroko Diamond Ring in 18 Karat
By Mattioli
Located in Carmel, CA
As delicate as the petals of a flower, as light as a feather. Simple because nothing more than its
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2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22K Gold Indian Navratan ring enamelled in green and yellow
Located in Bangkok,, TH
selected nine natural gemtones at top. The ring is set with real flat uncut Diamond Polki and nine precious
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Green Agate White Stones Gold Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
by two green agate flowers and one white stone flower in the center and diamonds, rubies, emeralds
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Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sa...

French Green Enamel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
decorated with a bouquet of flowers whose petals are rose- cut diamonds coming in application on a dark
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Antique 18th Century French Napoleon III Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold and Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual 18K gold coiled ring. Is it an abstract snake? A lotus flower? The gemstone is a
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Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 4ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid Platinum Ø6.25US/4.3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Platinum, Blue Sapphire + Diamonds Halo Flower Ring from 1920 -1930s. Likely German,all
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Russian Imperial Halo Ring 1.85ct Diamond Rubies 56 14K Gold Ø US7.5 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
Halo ring made in Tsarist Imperial Russia ca. late XIX - early XX century. Flower crown with parts
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold

22 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Cocktail Ring with Blue Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
stone gap making the ring more appealing and lively. The vivid flower engraving with other artistic
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...

South Sea Pearl and Round-Cut Diamond 14K Gold "Flower" Motif Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings adorned by 6 South Sea Pearls and 30 Round-Brilliant
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20th Century Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pear...

Vintage Ring Topaz Garnet Citrine Peridot Amethyst solid 14K Gold ØUS9.75/ 7.8gr
Located in SE
Flower ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold, petals cut of natural colorful gemstones, all heart cut
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1908 Enameled Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold with Diamond and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Austrian Ring Garnet solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2 gr
Located in SE
Charming Austrian Ring with two tiers of clustered dark red Bohemian Garnets of equal size arranged
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant 14Kt Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
a mechanical retractable swivel ring to wear in a chain as a pendant. Diamond: Mounted in the
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, ...

1946 Poison Ring natural 1ct Green Sapphire Garnets solid 18K Gold Ø US6.5 / 5gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Flower crown decorated with natural Green Sapphire 6.5 mm
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pearl, Diamonds, Orange Stone Ring, White and Rose Gold Retrò Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
decorations in white gold and diamonds. South sea Pearl 10.88 ct 12mm Diamonds 1.03 ct Orange Stone 1.1 g
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Gennady Osmerkin Diamond Pearl Earrings Lily Flower 18 Karat Gold Modern Art
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning pair of Diamond and Pearl Lily Flower motif Earrings by the acclaimed master
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20th Century American Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Matryoshka Black Diamond Australian Pearl 18Kt Gold Charm and Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
the eyes there are two black diamond, for a totalof 0.04 carat The ring for the necklace is a
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2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl

White Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Two cultured white pearls that measure 10.80mm each sit on the bottom of these dripping flowers
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Orchid Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
security lock to wear as a brooch and a retractable movable ring to wear in a chain. Diamond: Mount in the
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...

ART NOUVEAU Edwardian 1905 Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14Kt Yellow Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 Pansy Flower Enameled Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of art
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 White Flower Enameled Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of art
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 Black Flower Enameled Pendant Brooch 10Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
were popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Krementz Art Nouveau 1905 Clematis Flower Enameled Brooch 18kt Gold with Pearl
By Krementz Co
Located in Miami, FL
surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Enameled Urn Mourning Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
framework. A flower-like cluster of delicate rose cut diamonds are riveted into the center of the pearl
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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

1900s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
center, in application, comes a flower with a heart of natural pearl and petals adorned with rose-cut
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hedges Co 1905 Art Nouveau Pansy Flowers Stud Earrings In 14Kt Gold With Pearl
By A. J. Hedges Co.
Located in Miami, FL
ring designs were popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

ART NOUVEAU 1910 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower In 14Kt Gold With White Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
as a brooch and a fixed ring to wear in a chain. Pearl: Mount in a six-prongs setting, with 1 round
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

"Mr. Pudge" Freshwater Pearl Fob in 18 Karat Gold with Tiny Diamond Accent
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
earth-mined and natural (but very small) diamond. The top ring is nice and roomy -- it will accommodate
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...

Art Nouveau 1905 Orchid Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch in 14Kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
designs were popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Art Nouveau 14K Amethyst and Natural Pearl Necklace, Circa 1900
Located in Kingston, NY
14k antique Edwardian Art Nouveau fashion necklace designed in a floral motif. The center "flower
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

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Pearl And Diamond Flower Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the pearl and diamond flower ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose 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. You’re likely to find the perfect pearl and diamond flower ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a pearl and diamond flower ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alberto, Van Cleef Arpels and Asch Grossbardt are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a pearl and diamond flower ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Pearl And Diamond Flower Ring?

On average, a pearl and diamond flower ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,513, while they’re typically $616 on the low end and $22,677 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.