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Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Amethyst Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Amethyst Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Pearl Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Pearl Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring. Featuring one cream colored
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, ...

Antique 1.60ct Old European Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
phenomenal 1.60 carat Old European Cut Diamond set in a beautifully engraved ring featuring immaculate
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Shield Ring. This gorgeous
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade Diamonds Yellow Gold Platinum Marquise Ring
Located in London, GB
, surrounded with 28 rose cut diamonds. The shoulders of the ring have been nicely cut out into gold with
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

English Edwardian Platinum Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Antique English Burmese ruby ring set in platinum and surrounded by 56 double rows of round old
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Late Edwardian Diamond and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
cushion cut diamonds the unusual part is that you don't see them as high cut and sitting as proud as these
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Belle Epoque Pearl Diamond Platinum Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as platinum Circa: 1910 Ring Size: 6 & sizable Measures North to South 16.0 mm and sits 8.0 mm
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian 0.25 Carat Diamond and Platinum Band Stackable Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set to the from with thirteen single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 carats total, GHI
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique saltwater pearl and 0.15 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our
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Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Belle Époque French Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque French Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring. Featuring one cream pearl
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring. This incredible
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Natural Pearl ring with 6 total diamonds. Item #R0465 Metal: Platinum Weight: 3.0
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique 0.83 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good 0.83 carat diamond solitaire and 18 karat yellow gold ring platinum set; part of our
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Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Era Platinum and Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Report stating that the ring features a center stone Antique Cushion Cut diamond weighing 1.56 Carats, J
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

1900s Old European Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond Platinum top with 18k White Gold shank set with all old European cut Diamonds. The
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Antique Early 1900s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

1900s Edwardian GIA .57 Carat Old Mine Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Here is an amazing edwardian piece, with rose gold and platinum. The center diamond is a GIA
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold

French 1900s Diamond Emerald You and Me Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, mascaron hallmark. Lovely antique ring, it is adorned on its top, in asymmetry
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Edwardian Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.31CTW The height of Edwardian
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Platinum

Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Halo Platinum Gemstone Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as platinum Circa: 21st century Ring Size: 5 1/4 & sizable within one size Measures: North to
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Antique Early 1900s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum

Antique Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval sapphire of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one round mixed
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

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

0.85 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring, Antique, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced
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Antique Early 1900s French Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.06 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Band Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as platinum Circa: 1910 Ring Size: 6 & sizable Measures: 10.9 mm wide and sits 5.5 mm high Total
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby Ring. This beautiful
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique French Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique French Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Halo Ring. Featuring one oval shaped
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique French Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Cabochon Emerald Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique French Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Cabochon Emerald Ring - GIA. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in Cape May, NJ
Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring c.1910 This spectacular ring
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 1.66ctw Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Platinum and 14kYellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this stunning antique sapphire and diamond ring
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.84 Carat European Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning , authentic Art Deco engagement ring with diamonds is crafted in solid platinum
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Euro Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Euro Diamond Ring. This
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

IGI Certified Antique Platinum Art Deco Ring with 4.28 Carats Natural Diamonds
Located in Media, PA
Title: Platinum Antique Ring with 4.28 Carats of Old Cut Diamonds, Size 8 Description: This
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Pearl Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Pearl Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring. Featuring one pearl. Accented by
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Rings

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

Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring. This gorgeous
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 0.64 CTW Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1900 Ring size: 8 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 9.0 mm and sits 7.0 mm high Total
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Three-Stone Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, England
A stunning Edwardian three stone Old European cut diamond ring set in platinum. The Old European
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.71 Carat Old Euro Diamond Sapphire Wedding Platinum Ring EGL, USA
Located in New York, NY
Diamond is set into Handmade Platinum Mounting (stamped irid-platinum); the weight of the ring is 3.27
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum
Located in McLeansville, NC
An Art Deco style platinum, 18 karat yellow gold, ruby and old European cut diamond cluster ring
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian French 18K Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French 18K Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Clover Ring. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum 2.88 Ct Old Mine Cut Vintage Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
section. Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum (If no hallmark, test. State Tested) Weight
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Belle Epoque Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Ring of Platinum and 12k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
platinum on the face of the ring highlights the brilliance of the diamonds while contrasting beautifully
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Antique Old 2.80ct Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 2.80ct old cushion cut diamond solitaire ring set in platinum The piece is
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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Garnet Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring – Platinum on 18kt Gold
Located in Sandnes, NO
testament to timeless design and craftsmanship. Handcrafted in platinum over 18kt yellow gold, the ring
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Certified 4.88 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite Edwardian sapphire and diamond cluster ring from circa 1910. The central oval-shaped
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Top Old Euro Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Top Old Euro Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

8 Carat Emerald and 3.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1990's 8 carat emerald and 3.25 carat diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Belle Époque French Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque French Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one opal
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 3.32 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Alternative Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ring measures 10.2 mm wide and sits 7.8 mm high Tested as platinum Ring Size: 6.75 and Sizable Total
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Platinum Diamond Rings 1900 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact platinum diamond rings 1900 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Finding the perfect platinum diamond rings 1900 may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a platinum diamond rings 1900 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Carter Gough Co. and Gorham are consistently popular. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a platinum diamond rings 1900, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Platinum Diamond Rings 1900?

On average, a platinum diamond rings 1900 at 1stDibs sells for $5,025, while they’re typically $396 on the low end and $207,726 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.