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ct 2, 40 Diamonds and ct 3, 62 Emeralds Rubies Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
flower with blue sapphires surround the central pearl. Diamonds 2.40 kt Rubies and Blue Sapphires 3.62 kt
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1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

18 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Sapphire Tourmaline Aquamarine Diamond Ring
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
lustrous and luminous South Sea pearl with a multi-gemstone flower cluster to create two rings in one. The
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2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Cultured Pear...

Coral, White Stones, Diamonds, Sapphires, Pearls, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
flowers and leaves studded with diamonds, sapphires and pearls. This ring was totally handmade by Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold One of kind Flower Field Ring with Butterfly and Multiple Flowers
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sapphitre Ring with Multi Color Sapphire and Pearls 81 Round Diamonds- 0.80 CT 8 White Shell - 2.41 CT 149
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...

14mm South Sea Pearl 0.96 Carats diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
backdrop for the pearl and diamonds. Overall This ring is a true statement piece, combining the beauty of
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Turquoise Pearl Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Engagement
Located in New York, NY
An stunning and oh so Romantic Antique Victorian Ring with a Rose Cut Diamond, a halo of Pearls and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adorn the shoulders of this pearl flower ring.June Birthstone Ring for Women: Akoya
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold

Jade Wild Flower in 18K Gold Diamond Double Ring
Located in London, GB
Hand carved Burmese Jade Flower ring with solid hand crafted 18k yellow gold and a White Diamond
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2010s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flowers Stones Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
diamonds,amethyst,green agate mother-of-pearl and carnelian flowers Ring total weight 14.70 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Croc Ring with Australian Akoya Pearl in 18ct Yellow Gold with yellow diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
the intricate markings that distinguish the Australian Crocodile and features a pearl enamel flower
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2010s Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau pearl ring in 18k gold and platinum, Edwardian ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Nouveau pearl ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. The ring features two flowers set with rose
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Croc Ring with Australian Akoya Pearl in 18ct Rose Gold with Pink Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
the intricate markings that distinguish the Australian Crocodile and features a pearl enamel flower
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold

【Conchéa】Aurora Bloom Conch Pearl Petal Ring — 1.05ct
Located in New York, NY
A radiant flower frozen in full bloom, this ring captures the rare elegance of a 1.05ct natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

【Caelmare】Baroque Bloom Akoya Pearl Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Akoya Pearl, Natural Turquoise, 18k Gold, and Diamond Dimensions Ring Face Appxon. 2.2 x 2.5 cm Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, White Gold

Black and White Diamond Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
An extraordinary cocktail ring featuring a double petal flower motif, or maybe a bow, comprised of
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

18 kt. White Gold Ring with 2.20 ct Natural Diamonds with Pearl - AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
2.32 Carat Round Brilliant Flower Diamond Ring with a Gorgeous Pearl This stunning and one of a
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Stylized Flower Ring of 10k Rose Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A graceful Art Nouveau ring from (circa 1890-1900), featuring a flowing, stylized flower design set
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

18kt Rose Gold Flower Ring Mother of Pearl Pink Sapphires 0.92 Ct Rubies 1.53 Ct
Located in Bergamo, BG
Flower theme ring made of 18 kt rose gold .with mother-of-pearl petals and pavé brilliant-cut pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIT Certified Golden South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From flowers collection design, an exclusive ring in 18k gold with a natural and untreated golden
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

【Conchéa】Divine Orchid Convertible Conch Pearl Ring Pendant — 1.3ct
Located in New York, NY
rarity in conch pearls of this size. The flower petals are crafted with white diamonds, accented by
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K Gold and Sterling Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
is laid over in a flower and vine design. Ring size is 7.5. The fine jewelry collection is sourced
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

【Conchéa】Flaming Grace Convertible Petal Ring Pendant — 4.15ct Conch Pearl
Located in New York, NY
flower. Wearable as both a ring and pendant, it transitions effortlessly from day to evening, making it a
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

【Jādora】Verdant Bloom Aurora South Sea Pearl Garden Ring
Located in New York, NY
Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamond, and Emerald Dimensions Ring Top Diameter Approx. 2.4
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

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

【Vine Symphony】Golden Bloom Aurora 13-14mmTahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Tahitian pearl, set in an 18K yellow gold floral-inspired design. Encircled by diamond-encrusted petals
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

【Vine Symphony】Blooming Duo Emerald Aurora South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Aurora South Sea Pearl Ring is a true masterpiece, featuring a radiant, high-luster
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

【Crown Radiance】Celestial Regalia Aurora South Sea Pearl Royal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Processed in Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamond, and Emerald Dimensions Ring Diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold

【Crown Radiance】Convertible Emerald South Sea Pearl Statement Ring Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Gold, Natural Diamond, and Emerald Dimensions Ring Diameter Approx. 2.8 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold

Certified No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamonds Flowers 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond marquises and centered by small gold pearls. The beginning of the ring is set on both sides with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Carved Citrine and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
A carved oval citrine gemstone with a flower design, bordered with round, pave`-set diamonds. Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Crocodile Ring with Australian Akoya Pearl in 18ct White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
the intricate markings that distinguish the Australian Crocodile and features a pearl enamel flower
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2010s Artist Cocktail Rings

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

14 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring The ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring The ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
flower made in mother-of-pearl, diamonds and natural coral. Diamonds weight 0.08 karat Coral weight 2.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

【Vine Symphony】Convertible Radiant Fan Aurora South Sea Pearl Ring Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Material South Sea Pearl, 18K Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 13-14 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Tanzanite 14k Gold Ring, Flower Ring with Tanzanite
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Tanzanite gold ring. Oval tanzanite 14k gold ring. Real tanzanite ring. Metal: 14 gold Weight
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Aquamarine, Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
edge jewelry designs directly to market. Diamonds to Lapis Lazuli, Emeralds to Pearls, and everything
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

"Penny Preville" jewelry design Diamond 18K W.G. Ring with South Sea Pearl
By Penny Preville
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring White Gold 18K Diamond weight: 0.94 CT, F, VS1 Grey Pink
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Early 2000s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Miroir des Eaux 18K Gold Diamond Onyx Mother of Pearl Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
three diamond-studded flower motifs. The ring's top dimensions measure 16mm by 33mm.This Van Cleef
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Grima 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Grima
Located in Weston, MA
Designed as a stylized flower head, this ring highlights Grima’s post-war innovative techniques
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Vintage 1970s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Turquoise and White Diamond .43 Carat TW White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
turquoise, white pinctada maxima, and natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to impress
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Turquoise and White Diamond .51 Carat TW Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
turquoise, white pinctada maxima, and natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to impress
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Peridot and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Sterling Silver
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual spirt sun faceted peridot gemstone ring with two round, brilliant cut diamonds on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamonds, Turquoise Paste, White Agate, Sapphires, Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cocktail ring in 9kt rose gold and silver structure composed of a central flower-shaped white agate
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Agate, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, ...

Antique Signet Ring Hand and Flower Intaglio Amethyst solid 18K Ø6.5US/5.1gr
Located in SE
Nobility Intaglio Signet Ring for Men or Women. European , 19th - early 20th century. Swedish
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Early 20th Century European Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Gold Diamond Sapphire Coral Onyx Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shiny ring in 14kt yellow and white gold composed of a cluster of diamonds and onyx and coral
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

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

Materials

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

Champagne Black Diamond Petal Ring
Located in London, GB
The Flower Petal Ring in Champagne Diamond slices with Black Diamonds set in 18k Black and 18k
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2010s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Kai Flora Blossom 3.83 ctw Turquoise and Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
, glowing pearls, and dazzling diamonds, all set in solid gold. Whether you're dressing up or keeping it
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique French Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Old Cut Unusual Engagement
Located in London, GB
ring showcases openwork design, delicately set with diamonds and a central cultured pearl. At first
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Coral, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by diamonds, sapphires, pearls and emeralds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Kai Flora Blossom Amethyst and Pink Tourmaline Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Kai's Flora Solid Gold Diamond Natural Amethyst and Pink Tourmaline Toi et Moi Double Flower
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

GRS Certified 8.87 Ct Australian Opal and 1.18 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Australian opal ring, 8.87 carats, diamond ring, 1.18 carats, 18K white gold, GRS certified. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Kai Flora Blossom 2.42ctw Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Inspired by spring’s first bloom, this aquamarine and diamond ring captures the beauty of a flower
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid Silver Ø US5.5 /2.5 gr
Located in SE
Unusual Antique Diamond ring with all metal parts in solid Silver. Very likely Russian made, I got
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

French Pink Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
ring, its setting forms a flower whose heart is adorned with an oval pink sapphire held in place with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18k Gold Ø 6US /5.2gr
Located in SE
Great looking ring with an attached floret of seven old diamond cut Diamonds pave set in white Gold
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Antique Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS11 /2.87gr
Located in SE
Antique Portuguese Diamond Ring, Renaissance styled. Band in Rose Gold, base of the crown in
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Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

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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.