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South Sea Pearl 16.5mm Diamond Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond ring features a pearl of 16.50mm diameter. The pearl is untreated
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Golden Pearl 16mm Diamond Onyx Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden pearl and diamond ring features a splendid pearl of 16mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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

Scorpio Zodiac Cocktail Ring Diamonds Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Scorpio zodiac cocktail ring is set with 1.11 carats of round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Sapphire Briolette Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl and diamond ring features a particularly large and attractive pearl of 17.5/18mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golden Pearl 18mm Diamond Ring Dome Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden pearl and diamond ring features a splendid pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Golden Pearl 17mm Diamond Ring Onyx Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This golden pearl and diamond ring features a splendid pearl of 17mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Scorpio Zodiac Cocktail Ring Diamonds Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Scorpio zodiac cocktail ring is set with 1.11 carats of round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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

Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Twin Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant 18K yellow gold bypass ring featuring two luminous cultured pearls measuring 8.6mm and
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Kt White and Rose Cluster Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central part surrounded by diamonds, sapphires and little pearls. This ring was totally handmade by
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1990s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gol...

Ring White Gold White and Black Diamonds Black Pearl Hand Decorated Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and nuances. The rods
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl 13.5mm Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a very fine South Sea pearl of 13.5mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Capricorn Zodiac Cocktail Ring Diamonds Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The zodiac Capricorn cocktail ring is set with 3.15 carats of round diamonds of top quality (F/G
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Handcraft Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Australian pearl and diamonds Pearls size 15 mm Diamonds weight 1.80 karat Ring total weight 11.90 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, South-Sea Pearl, Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
one glossy white south sea pearl in the center (14 mm). Diamonds 0.51 ct Emeralds and Blue Sapphires
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, W...

Grey Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
conditions. Diamonds 1.45 ct Pearl 14.24 ct - 13 mm Italian Size 14 Usa Size 6.84 French Size 54 The ring can
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stefan Hafner 18k Yellow Gold 0.81ctw Diamond&Pearl Ring
By Stefan Hafner
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Stefan Hafner Diamond, Sapphire, and Pearl Ring Diamond: 0.81ctw Sapphire: 0.31ctw SKU: BLU01162
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Australian pearl and diamonds Ring total weight 24.90 grams Diamonds weight 2.65 karat Size 8 US 16.90 ITA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphires Diamonds Pearl Yellow Gold 14 Carat Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
in 14 Karati yellow gold. The ring has a small pearl in the center and is entirely surrounded by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Taurus Zodiac Cocktail Ring Diamonds Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The zodiac Taurus ring is set with 3.15 carats of round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS). The eyes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearl, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Frog Shape Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Frog shape ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure, totally studded with rubies and diamonds on
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2010s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Pearls Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
, truly a noteworthy jewel, it is a particular ring. The pearls are accompanied by a pavé of diamonds on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golden Pearl Diamond Ring White Gold Crossover Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden pearl and diamond ring features a pearl of 15mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Kt White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by green sapphires, diamonds and pearls. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master
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Vintage 1950s Italian Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

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

Diamonds South Australian Pearl Cluster 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cluster ring in 18k white gold mounted with one south sea pearl in the center and diamonds around
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1990s Italian Cluster Rings

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

Gemini Zodiac Cocktail Ring Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The zodiac Gemini ring features a Tahitian pearl of 15mm diameter embraced by a male and a female
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Onyx, .45 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini Jewelers design at its finest. This beautiful Art Deco Ring centers a 13.6MM SouthSea Pearl
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

Big White and Grey Pearls Diamonds Sapphires, 14Kt White, Rose, Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmith. Diamonds 0.16 ct, huit huit cut, G Color, VS
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Handcraft Japan Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
artisans assembled with Japan pearl and rose cut diamonds Pearl size 7,50 mm Diamonds weight 0.30 karat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl 16mm Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a large South Sea pearl of 16mm diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

South-Sea Pearl, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds,rubies and sapphires. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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

Pearls Diamonds Emeralds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Australian pearls surrounded by natural white brilliants and emeralds Ring total weight 18.40 grams Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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

Pearls Diamonds Onyx Agate 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
weight 14.80 grams Diamonds weight 0.19 karat Pearls size 11 millimetres Size 8 US 17 ITA (all rings are
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Agate, 18k Gold, White Gold

18mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a splendid Australian pearl of 18mm diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Onyx Ring Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a large and lovely Australian pearl of 17mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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

Black and White Pearl Toi et Moi Ring Set with White Diamonds 18kt Yellow Gold
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
There's an understated elegance to this 'Toi et Moi' ring. Two Japanese pearls have been set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

18 Karat Rose and White Gold with Mother of Pearl White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Timeless elegance ! Cocktail ring with Mother of Perls and diamonds. Made in Italy by Stanoppi
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail "Cicada" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 1.00 Carats Oval Cut Zambia Emerald. This Ring has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fre...

Pisces Zodiac Cocktail Ring Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Pisces zodiac cocktail ring features an untreated Tahitian pearl of 13mm diameter. The pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gemini Zodiac Cocktail Ring Golden Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The zodiac Gemini ring features a golden South Sea pearl of 16mm diameter embraced by a male and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sagittarius Zodiac Cocktail Ring Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS). The ring is one-of-a-kind. It was handmade in Italy with uniquely expert
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Amethyst, Yellow Topaz, Pearl, Rose and White Gold Cluster Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
of little natural pearl. Diamonds 0.30 ct Amethysts, Yellow Topazes 18.54 ct Pearl 0.10 g Total
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Australian Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
assembled with Australian pearl and diamonds Ring total weight 17 grams Diamonds weight 1.16 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Leo Zodiac Cocktail Ring Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
total of 2.30 carats of diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS). The ring is one-of-a-kind. It was handmade in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 4.40 Carats of Emeralds, Rubies and Blue Sapphires. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

South Sea Pearl Onyx Diamond Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a pearl of 17mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Pearl, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a frame of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sybarite Sceptre Ring in Blackened Gold with Black Diamonds, Emeralds Pearl
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Sceptre ring is fit for a queen. Blackened Gold (18ct) 3.70 g Black Diamonds 1.60 ct Emeralds
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Handcraft Australian Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Australian pearl and diamonds Ring total weight 12.30 grams Diamonds weight 0.96 karat Australian Pearl 20
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Australian Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
assembled with Australian pearls and diamonds Gold weight 18.30 grams Ring total weight 24.90 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Australian Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Australian pearl and diamonds Ring total weight 13.20 grams Diamonds weight 0.85 karat Australian Pearl 25
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral, Pearls, Diamonds, Green Agate, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and leaves studded with diamonds. Asa basis, a coral. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Rose Cut Diamonds, White Pearl, Rose and White Gold Flower Theme Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, each one studded by 0.59 ct of rose cut diamonds Diamonds 0.59 ct Pearl 3.40 g / 13.5 mm Total
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl 18mm Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond ring features a large South Sea pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Multi-Color Sapphires, Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring in 9kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds, rubies, emeralds
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Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...

Diamonds, Sapphires, South Sea Pearl, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths South Sea pearl 2.9 g / 13mm Diamonds 0.37 ct
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl 17mm Diamond Ring Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This South Sea pearl and diamond ring features a pearl of 17mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gucci 18K Gold Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Ring
By Gucci
Located in Palm Beach, FL
gold with realistic leaves fashioned from slightly bombe Mother-of-Pearl surrounding the diamond center
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pearl And Diamond Rings Italian For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl and diamond rings italian for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. If you’re looking for a pearl and diamond rings italian from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A pearl and diamond rings italian from Falcinelli Italy, FERRUCCI and New Italian Art — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any pearl and diamond rings italian from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our pearl and diamond rings italian for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pearl And Diamond Rings Italian?

On average, a pearl and diamond rings italian at 1stDibs sells for $3,250, while they’re typically $1,152 on the low end and $18,000 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.

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.