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Art Deco Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive vintage pearl ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. This
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian pearl diamond 18k yellow gold and platinum navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold ring from the 1910s showcases three luminous pearls, elegantly framed
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat white Gold Crossover Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This impressive cocktail ring features two 13.2mm cultured pearls in the centre of a cross-over
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pearl and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pearl and 1.15 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cocktail
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings

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

11.1 Mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.8 Grams ​ ​Pearl Type: South Sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1920s 0.54 Carat Diamond and Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.54 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
cut) Precious Metal: 14K White Gold Another Conch Pearl will be replaced if this item is sold. We
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2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Round Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Round Diamonds. Stamped 14K 5.37 mm pearl size Size
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2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Rubellite Diamond Keshi Pearl Handmade Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
more time till delivery. 18K Gold Rubellite, Diamond Handmade Ring Weight 11.19g Size 16.5mm 1
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2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Pearl with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pearl with Diamond 0.80 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm
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2010s Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

14k Pearl (8mm) and Diamond Solitaire ring. 14k White gold Filigree ring AKOYA
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: Gold Style: Minimalist Extraordinary Pearl Ring. Akoya pearl set in between two wonderful diamonds
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

18k White Gold Black Rhodium Gold Pearl Chocolate Diamond Ring
By Iridesse
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous pearl and diamond ring is made in 18k white gold with black rhodium. The center
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering five near-round button pearls set with belcher prongs east to west Graduated and ranging
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Antique 1860s Victorian Band Rings

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

French 1940s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. Geometric
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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

18 Karat Gold 28.72 Carats Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
indulgence or for special occasions, the 18 Karat Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring promises to elevate
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2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. A feminine antique ring set with smooth gold
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

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

White Cultured Pearl Cluster Diamond and Ruby Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 18.3 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~5.3 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Solid Yellow Gold Modern Pearl and Fine Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Pearl and Fine Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural pearl of 0.69 carats and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Antique French Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18k gold. This pearl and diamond cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report
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Vintage 1920s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 38.78 Carats Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
grams Gold: 10.644 grams Diamond: 0.28 carats Pearl: 38.5 carats Note: This ring can be made in any
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2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

French 1940s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum, own and grotesque hallmarks. Splendid tank ring, it is
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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

Handcraft Japan Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring. Handmade by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Portuguese Gold Ring with Turquoise Pearls and Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Lisboa, PT
diamonds Stones: 2 turquoise cabochon pearls, 29 rose-cut diamonds Total weight: 10.63 grams Ring size
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Revival Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

14mm white Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14KT yellow gold pearl and diamond ring, features 14mm white pearl with 1.80 carats of diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14mm white Pearl and Diamond Ring
14mm white Pearl and Diamond Ring
$3,100 Sale Price
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14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl, Diamond, and Sapphire Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Pearl: 10.5mm grey pearl Diamonds: 18 round brilliant cut = .60cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1970s Pearl and Sapphire Diamond and White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage pearl and sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The unusual twist design is
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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

1940s Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine and impressive pearl and diamond twist ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Ring with Mabe Pearl Center
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant best describes this 18 karat yellow gold ring. The ring centers a mabe pearl in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIT Certified Golden South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamonds ring, in modern and elegant design. Elevate your
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 46 round and baguette cut = 0.50cttw Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Diamond Mixed Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Woodstock, GA
9mm Pearl Diamond Mixed Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold Fashion Ring, In Stock. This ring features
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2010s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Henry Dunay Pearl Diamond Sabi Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
White South Sea Pearl (16 mm) Round brilliant cut pave set diamonds weighing 1.60 carats, F-G color
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Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive large antique pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The ring displays a
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
diamonds, ring size 8 3/4 Weight: 4.45gr.
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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

19th Century Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearl, the whole on yellow gold millegrain setting. On each side, three rose-cut diamonds are set on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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

18K White Gold Band Ring with Pearl and Diamond Pavé
Located in Bergamo, BG
: 18K white gold Central pearl Pavé of brilliant-cut diamonds, 0.95 carats Weight: 9.3 grams US ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

8.5mm Black Pearl and Diamond Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Black Pearl and Diamond Gold Cathedral Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 8.5mm
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Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Central Pearl and Diamond Accents
Located in Bergamo, BG
A bold and elegant 18k yellow gold ring featuring a luminous central pearl, framed by two delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Signed DRA Vintage 14K Gold Pearl, Ruby Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A signed DRA vintage 14K gold floral cocktail ring centered with a luminous 6.55mm cultured pearl
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

18K Gray Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning cocktail ring is crafted in 18K gold and features an elegant combination of diamonds
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Glamour Swirl Ring with Diamond Accents
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Beaming 18k yellow gold spirals around a single Tahitian pearl for this ring. The strand closest to
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

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

18K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring with Clover Motif
Located in Bergamo, BG
An exquisite 18K white gold ring featuring a luminous central white pearl, accentuated by a band
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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

1930s Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond pearl ring has been worn, loved and will live on for years to come. Specialized in antique and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Akoya Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Metal Quality: 18 kt Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 1 Diamond Total Weight: .05 ct Diamond Clarity
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Early 20th Century American Artisan Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Ring with Natural Freshwater Pearl Petals Diamond Center
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of our Freshwater Pearl Flower Ring, a stunning piece that beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

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

18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5 #23948
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5 This elegant 18K yellow gold ring features one
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20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearls and Diamonds. July birthstone ruby ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural ruby, pearls and diamonds. July birthstone ring Metal: 14k solid
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2010s Turkish Aesthetic Movement Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

18 K yellow Gold Ring golden South Sea Pearl Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sophisticated band ring crafted in 18 K yellow Gold, adorned with numerous round brilliant cut
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2010s German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Central Pearl and Pavé Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
An exquisite 18k yellow gold ring featuring a luminous central pearl, framed by an opulent pavé
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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

18K White Gold Pearl 1.87ct Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring – Size 5.25
Located in New York, NY
Title: A bold vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold, featuring two luminous 10mm pearls
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

19th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A charming antique flower ring set with a pearly white oriental
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

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

ct. 1, 30 Diamonds Onyx Pearl Fashion Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring in 14k white and yellow gold mounted with onyx surrounded by diamonds, a gold bow with
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1990s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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

Coral Reef Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A handpicked Golden South Sea Pearl is surrounded with textured Diamond branches in 18k yellow gold
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2010s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Estate White Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This ring features a 6mm white pearl simply and elegantly presented between two pairs of round
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Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Dome Ring With Rosecut Diamonds Freshwater Pearls in Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Gold: 2.50g Silver: 20.08g Diamond Details Weight: 3.65ct Cut: Rosecut Pearl Details Freshwater
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

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Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Yello...

Autore Pearl Diamond Ring Circa 1990s
By Autore
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
An Autore designer ring featuring a golden South Sea pearl with pave' set champagne coloured
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearl and Brilliant Cut Diamond Accent Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Brilliant Cut Diamonds .15ct Pearl (14mm) Ring Size: 8.50
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

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

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Pearl Diamond Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pearl diamond gold ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3818 vintage or 3318 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect pearl diamond gold ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing pearl diamond gold ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Mikimoto, Van Cleef Arpels and Ella Gafter each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our pearl diamond gold ring for sale are for women, but there are 1481 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pearl Diamond Gold Ring?

The price for a pearl diamond gold ring starts at $100 and tops out at $1,233,828 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,936.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.