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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

Diamonds Baroque Pearl Blue Sapphires 18 Ktarat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
in Italy. 2015 ca. Resizable. Diamonds: 7.00 carat Blue Sapphires: 11.00 carat Baroque pearl: 1.95
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cultured Freshwater Pearl Pavé Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
freshwater pearl. The contrast between the radiant sparkle of the diamonds and the soft, natural glow of the
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

South-Sea Pearl, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
emeralds and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Gemini Zodiac Cocktail Ring South Sea Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Gemini zodiac ring features a South Sea 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, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
frame of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. This ring was totally hanmdade by Italian master
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18.5mm Pearl Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring White Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a voluminous South Sea pearl of 18.5mm diameter. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond ring features a pearl of 14mm diameter. The design consists of one
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gol...

Libra Zodiac Cocktail Ring Diamonds South Sea pearls Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Libra zodiac cocktail ring features two finely matched pearls of 15.5mm diameter. The pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Handcraft Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
artisans assembled with diamonds,sapphires and pearls Diamonds weight 1.52 karat Sapphires weight 2.10
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Virgo Zodiac Cocktail Ring South Sea Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Virgo zodiac ring features a South Sea pearl of 15.5mm diameter resting on the knees of 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

Aquarius Zodiac Cocktail Ring South Sea Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This Aquarius zodiac ring features a South Sea pearl of 13.5/14mm diameter serving as a jug of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Aquarius Zodiac Cocktail Ring South Sea Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Aquarius zodiac ring features a South Sea pearl of 13x15mm serving as a jug of water on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Briolette Sapphire 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 pearl of 17mm diameter. The pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Golden Pearl 18mm Diamond Sapphire Briolette Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a splendid pearl of the rare size of 18mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari 18K White Gold Mother of Pearl Illusion Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
a party. Exciting and young this diamond and mother of pearl ring by Bvlgari will remain timeless
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20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

20mm Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring Art Déco style Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond ring features an exceptionally large and beautiful South Sea pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl 19.5mm Diamond Onyx Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features an exceptionally large and beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Aquarius Zodiac Cocktail Ring South Sea Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Aquarius zodiac cocktail ring features a South Sea pearl of 14.5mm diameter serving as a jug of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl, Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
) pearl in the central part surrounded by tanzanite,yellow sapphires and diamonds. This ring was totally
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Cocktail Ring in White Gold with White Diamonds, Pearl and Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
composition, while brilliant-cut white diamonds add a sparkling touch. The freshwater pearl in powdery shades
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Colored Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Cosmos Three Stack Rings from the Microcosmos Series
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k G...

Estate Mikimoto Tahitian Pearl Multicolored Diamond Cocktail Ring 12.72mm Sz 6.5
By Mikimoto
Located in Winter Springs, FL
12.72mm Tahitian pearl which has been bezel set with multicolored natural diamonds. Total diamond weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Gucci 18k Gold Diamond Turquoise Pearl Horsebit Bee Ring Size 6
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
and white gold Hallmark: Gucci Made in Italy 750 Gemstones: Diamond Turquoise Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Mother of Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Bvlgari ring showcases pave set round brilliant cut diamonds mounted over grey
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.69 Carat Diamonds, South Sea Pearl, 14 Karat White Gold Classic Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, surrounded by 4.69ct of high quality diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

ct 2, 40 Diamonds and ct 3, 62 Emeralds Rubies Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cocktail ring in 14k white and yellow gold mounted with diamonds, rubies, blue sapphires and a gold
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1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rose Gold Openwork Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
preserving the beauty of a jewel. Italian craftsman in 18K rose gold and diamonds surrounding the center
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Diamonds, Sapphires, Coral, Pearls, 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, diamonds, blue sapphires and little pearls. The origin of this ring goes back to the 1970s and it was
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIT Certified South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive ring in contemporary design, so elegant, particular, by Italian designer. Ring come in
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Handcraft Australian Baroque Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Australian baroque pearl and diamonds Only Gold weight 7.40 grams Ring total weight 11.90 grams Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Colour Topazs, Diamonds, Grey Pearl, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central pearl with a diamond surrounded
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Shaped Yellow Gold Pearl Tahiti Round Diamond Serpenti Bypass Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
carat diamonds that firmly but gently embrace a 1.6 g tahiti pearl. The serpenti shape evoques the
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2010s Italian Belle Époque Fashion Rings

Materials

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

CT 2, 41 Diamonds, Australian South Sea Pearl Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cluster ring in 14k white gold mounted with one pearl in the center and diamonds around it
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1990s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Sybarite Sceptre Ring in White Gold with White Diamonds, Sapphires Pearl
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
18 karat gold, with each element perfectly set with round cut pavé diamonds and South Sea pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl,...

White Pearl, Green Agate, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Agate, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Golden Pearl Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden pearl, yellow sapphire and diamond ring features a large pearl of 16.5mm diameter. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k ...

Handcraft Baroque Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
artisans assembled with ruby,diamonds and Australian baroque pearls Pearls weight 12.30 grams Pearls size
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Japanese Pearl Ring 1960s
Located in Milano, MI
This 1960s ring is set in 18ct gold with a 9mm Japanese cultured pearl and round cut diamonds
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Vintage 1960s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Stylish Ring White Black Diamonds White Gold Pearl Hand Decorated Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
that are accompanied by extraordinary emeralds that enhance their royal beauty, along with diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl 18.5mm Diamond Pink Gold Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a gem quality South Sea pearl of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Japanese Natural Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Spiral Bypass Crafted Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
A unique and breathtaking jewel made of two Japanese natural pearls set in delicate diamond bands
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2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18Kt White Gold "Queen Pearl" Ring Diamonds 0.78ct Blue Sapphires 5.95ct
Located in Bergamo, BG
Ring made of 18kt white gold with white pearl and brilliant-cut natural white diamonds for ct.0.78
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds Multi-Color Sapphires Pearls White Stones Flowers Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring in 14k white gold mounted with diamonds, multicolor sapphires, white stones flower and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl...

Cocktail Ring Pearl White Gold White Diamonds Trembling Leaf Nanomosaic Insert
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Parrot Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. yellow and white gold cocktail ring with 1.80 carat of round-cut diamonds, mother of pearl
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1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Colored Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Micro Three Stack Rings from the Microcosmos Series
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

South-Sea Pearl, Emerlads, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds,emeralds 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

Materials

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

Ruby Sapphire Topaz Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with three pearl and shiny coloured sapphires, rubies and topazes. diamonds 0.09kt tot weight 10.7gr
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Baroque Australian Pearl Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
double rose-cut blue sapphires and baroque pearl. This cocktail ring is hand-made in Italy. The size of
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, White Pearl, Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing cluster ring realized in 14K rose gold structure mounted with 3.5 gr of glossy pearl of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds Gray Pearl 18 kt White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant cluster ring mounted in 18 K white gold adorned by leaves details studded by white diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.