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Vintage Italian White Gold Ring with Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
combination of pearls and diamonds. At the center of this masterpiece is a lustrous pearl, prong-set to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring White Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl and diamond ring features three pearls of 10mm diameter. The pearls are
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yoko London Pearls South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This elegant ring by Yoko London features a lustrous South Sea Pearl, set amongst a scintillating
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2010s British Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18...

Certified, Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Tahiti Pearl, Purple Violet Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Olympus Art Certified, Unique Art, One of a Kind 18K 750 White Gold 1.28 ct. Diamond Round 2.60 ct
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Navette 18k Yellow Gold Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds gives the ring its romantic 19th-century charm. Each natural pearl displays unique lustre and
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Pearl Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing a breathtaking
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl shamrock ring, 18k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This gorgeous antique Victorian era Diamond and Pearl shamrock ring really stands out from the
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

1900s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The tapering
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Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 6 #22821
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 6 Elegant and timeless, this ring is crafted in 10K
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald, Mother of Pearl Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
with sparkling white diamonds and intricate scroll-like detailing. The band features a mother-of-pearl
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl Halo Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. A single round pearl sits at the center of this openwork band ring, framed by two halos of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

18 Karat White Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.30cttw Color: H
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pistachio Tahitian Pearl Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pistachio Tahitian Pearl Ring highlights the classic beauty of
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Rings Baccarat Pearl Crystal White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of the Baccarat collection of gold, pearl, crystal and diamond rings
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Rings

Materials

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

14K Rose Gold Double Tahitian Pearl Diamond Wrap Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K rose gold and features two 13.50 and 14 millimeter Tahitian Pearls with 76
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Ring Diamonds South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Diamonds South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats, This 18-carat yellow gold ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Antique diamond natural pearl 18k yellow gold silver cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, combining the soft elegance of a natural pearl with the romantic brilliance of antique diamonds. At its
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Early 20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Freshwater Pearl Ring 14Karat Gold Baroque Women 33.45 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Freshwater Pearl Diamond Ring 14k Gold Baroque Women Certified $2,950 910803 This is
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2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold, this cushion-shaped mabe pearl and diamond ring is the perfect blend of
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Flower Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beauty. This feminine flower ring consists of AA grade pinkish Akoya Pearl, diamonds and rubies which
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2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Graceful 0.88ct Natural Diamond Pearl Chevron 18K White Gold Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
crafted in radiant 18K white gold. Five lustrous white pearls are elegantly set, forming a harmonious V
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2010s Singaporean Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 #23301
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 Classic and elegant, this 14K white gold ring
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20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

South Sea and Diamond Cocktail Fashion Rings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds 1.05 Carats South Sea pearl 13-14 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

MOISEIKIN 18 Karat Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Flower Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beauty. This feminine flower ring consists of AA grade pinkish Akoya Pearl, diamonds and rubies which
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2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

White Pearl and Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6 (resizing
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White 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

Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in platinum 950 set with one black pearl and 10 diamonds 1.77 cts  Size 52
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Gold, Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Ring Made 2000
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage ring in 18-karat gold features a sculpted, vaulted band that gradually widens as it
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Early 2000s Swedish Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

.40 Carat Diamond South Sea Pearl White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Stunning south sea drop pearl and diamond cocktail ring. Set with one round baroque white
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

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

585 Yellow Gold Ring with Tourmalines, Mabe Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Tourmalines, Mabe Pearl, and Diamonds This extraordinary 14-karat yellow
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dome Rings

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

Solandra Tahitian pearl ring with diamonds in 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Solandra Pearl ring, in 18ct yellow gold, set with diamonds. Signed BUNDA. Characteristics
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

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

noble pearl and diamond ring in 14k white gold
Located in Berlin, BE
beauty of this stunning 14k white gold ring, adorned with a lustrous pearl at its center and surrounded
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mid Century pearl diamond 18k yellow gold enamel snake ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold, its sculptural form crowned with eight luminous pearls that softly glow along the serpent’s
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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Black Tahitian Pearl Ring with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This elegant 13.55 mm black Tahitian pearl is set in a custom diamond setting that completely
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Navette Shield Ring 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A rare-find Art Deco pearl and diamond ring in a rather unique elongated plaque design. The details
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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Pearl Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, creating an illusionary motion. The central large south sea pearl in the ring symbolises a drop that fell
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2010s Russian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k 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

Pearls Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Ring in 18-karat white gold, Contrariè model This contrariè pearl ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring by Honora
By Honora
Located in Dallas, TX
on the top! Composed of 14 karat yellow gold, with accent diamonds in the band, this ring by Honora
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

White South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Statement Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
An absolutely irresistible South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring. This fabulous Ring is a true statement
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold Ruby Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds 170 Rubies - 2.43 CT 1 Pearl - 0.27 CT (3.4MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold

Australian and Tahiti Pearls Diamonds White Gold Contrariè Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in contrariè in 18 kt white gold, is represented by two pearls, one white and one
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k 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

Materials

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

Retro 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Rope-Detail Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
-detail, estate jewelry Weight: 6.00 g vintage pearl ring, retro cocktail ring, diamond cluster ring
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 20th Century Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This contemporary ring from the 20th century is crafted in 18K gold and features Diamonds, a ruby
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Marina B Gold, Mother of Pearl, and Diamond Ring
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Composed of black and white mother of pearl, accented by round brilliant cut diamonds. - Diamonds
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

White Gold Italian Pearl Pave Diamond Ring Size US 6.5
Located in New York, NY
White gold, pearl, and pave diamond Italian ring. 1.5" width, 0.75" length.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Modern Precious White Pearl White Diamond Fabulous White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earring Available) Diamond 43-Round 57-0,23-4/5A Pearl d 7,5-8,0 1
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Grey Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic cluster ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a grey pearl in the central part
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Orbit Halo Design Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
south sea pearl as the center stone. The ring is made of 18K White Gold. Ring Size: 6.50
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

【Sculpted Geometry】White South Sea Pearl Baby Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Origin: Japan Material: South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamond and Baby Pearl Dimensions: - Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Edwardian period fine natural pearl, diamond and 18K yellow gold snake ring Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k .15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Size: 7.1mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Modern Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
modern brilliant-cut diamonds on the start of the ring. Diameter of the pearl : 8,5/9 mm. Total weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dome Rings

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

Rutilated Quartz Diamond Mother of Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Made in 18k white gold with rhodium accents around the diamond prongs giving the piece a clean finish
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

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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.