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Stunning 4.02ct Ruby and Diamonds Necklace with Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 3.56ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Red Side stone: 35 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.46ct Shape
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Halo Drop Earrings with 2.11 Carat Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
: round brilliant color: F-G clarity: VVS2-VS1 cut grade: very good 2 diamonds side stones of total: 0.62
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18k White Gold Necklace with pendant 1.35 Ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds side stones of total: 0.3 ct. cut: round brilliant color: E-G clarity: VS1-VS2 cut grade: EX-VG
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2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 24.31ct Green Emerald Teardrop Earrings with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
bluish green Clarity grade: N/A Side stone: 2 diamonds Side stone carat weight: 2ct Shape: pear rose
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2010s Singaporean Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 5.60ct Garnet and Diamonds Necklace with Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Garnet Main stone carat weight: 5.00ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Purplish Red Side stone: 48 pcs Diamonds
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18k Two-Toned Pave Halo Ring with 0.97ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
: F-G clarity: VS 14 diamonds side stones of total: 0.28 ct. cut: round brilliant color: F-G clarity
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxurious 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings with 5 Carat Natural Topaz and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
sku: SE-WG-185734 88 diamonds side stones of total: 0.64 ct. cut: round brilliant color: F clarity
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2010s Singaporean Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Ring with Ruby, Tourmaline and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Tourmaline: Pear cut Weight: 0.60 ct approx Color: Pink Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Side stones
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2010s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 18k White Gold Pave Ring with 0.8 Ct Natural Diamonds GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
stones of total: 0.35 ct. cut: round brilliant color: D-F clarity: VVS1-VVS2 cut grade: EX-VG total
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 18 kt. Rose Gold Vintage Ring with 1.05 Total Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
side stones of total: 0.5 ct. cut: Round Brilliant color: K-L clarity: VVS2-VS1 cut grade: VG total
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Lovely 18k White Gold Ring with .63 Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
AIG Certified 0.63 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and Pear Brilliant Side Stones Three Stone
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18 kt. Rose Gold Ring with 1.64 ct Total Natural Diamonds - AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond is surrounded by 0.63 carat of round brilliant side stones with E-F color, VVS1-VVS2 clarity, and
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning Yellow Gold Ring with 1.38 ct Total Natural Diamonds - GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond is surrounded by 0.96 carat of pear side stones with mixed colors, VS1-VS2 clarity, and EX-VG cut
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Toi et Moi Bypass Diamond Ring 1 Ct Fancy Intense Yellow PS 1.03 Ct H Round
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape [GIA# 6237145877] 1.03ct H I2 (eye clean) Round Brilliant [GIA# 6234109319] Side Dia: 0.49
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Alluring 5 carats 81 points Sapphire Natural Diamond Ring with EGL
Located in רמת גן, IL
Side stone carat weight: 0.50ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color grade: F-G Clarity grade: VS Total carat
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Drop Earrings with 2.74ct Natural Ruby and Diamonds AIG Cert.
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: EX 24 diamonds side stones of total: 0.25 ct. cut: round brilliant color: E-H clarity: SI1-SI2
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 18K White Gold Halo Pendant with 0.45 Carat Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: EX -16 diamond side stones of 0.005 ct. each, total: 0.08 ct. cut: round brilliant color: D-F
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2010s Singaporean Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 18 kt. White Gold Earrings with 1.78 carat Natural Diamonds - AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
side stones of total: 0.08 ct. cut: round brilliant color: E clarity: VS1 cut grade: EX 11 diamonds
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Glamorous 18k White Gold Halo Ring with 2.4 carat Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
by a halo of sparkling round brilliant diamonds. The ring is crafted in 18K white gold and has a high
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18 kt. White Gold Earrings with 1.37 ct Natural Diamonds - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 0.35ct each 88 diamonds 0.37 round brilliant diamonds E-F Vs2-si1 Side stones: Cut: Pear modified
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Style 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.34 Ct Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
weight and extra 4 pear shape natural diamonds with an FVS quality with 0.30 carat of round brilliant
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18K White Gold Ring with 5.80 ct Natural Diamonds- NYG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
, total: 0.20 ct. cut: pear shape color: F clarity: VS -36 diamond side stones of 0.075 ct. each, total
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful White Gold Drop Earrings with 1.38 ct Natural Mix Diamonds, IGI cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
stones of 0.23 and 0.22 ct. each, total: 0.45 ct. cut: pear color: E clarity: SI1 -6 diamond sides
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2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 2 carat 82 points Natural Diamond Stud Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 1.02ct Shape: Pear brilliant Color grade: I-J Clarity grade: VS2 Side stone: 1 stone Side stone carat
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2010s Singaporean Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxurious 18k White Gold Drop Earring with 2.99 ct Natural Diamonds- AIG cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds with a total of 1.82 carat as the main stones. This earrings are surrounded with ideal cut round
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Double Halo Teardrop Necklace W/ 0.63ct Natural Diamonds GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
5453099599 29 diamonds side stones of total: 0.16 ct. cut: round brilliant color: F clarity: VS1 20
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2010s Israeli Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

20K White Gold Crown-Like Design Ring with 1.70 Ruby Sapphire, NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
sapphire main stones of 0.53 ct. each, total: 1.07 ct. cut: pear shape color: blue, yellow -8 diamond side
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

Stunning 18 kt. White gold Necklace w/ pendant w/ 0.51 ct total natural diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 0.35 carat pear natural diamond, D color, VS1 clarity, VG cut grade 15 side stones: 0.16 carat
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Certified Natural 2.53 Сts Pink Sapphire Earrings set in 14 KWG with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Side Stones Diamonds Report GIA Report Center Stone Quantity 2 Total Weight 2.53 carats Color Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Drop Earrings with 17.37 ct Natural Topaz and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
: round Brilliant color: E-F clarity: VS1-VS2 cut grade: VG-G 2 diamond side stones of total: 0.50 ct
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 18K White gold Halo Ring w/ 1.30 ct total natural diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
pear-shaped natural diamond with a total of 0.7 carat of round brilliant side stones. The main diamond
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Unique 18K White Gold Halo Marquise Ring with 0.49 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
: EX -16 diamond side stones of 0.011875 ct. each, total: 0.19 ct. cut: round brilliant color: F-G
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. White Gold Necklace w/ Pendant featuring 3.40 ct Sapphire Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
, transparent, EX-VG cut grade 69 side stones: 0.6 carat total weight, round brilliant, D-F color, VS1-VS2
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2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Rubellite and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
, with its deep purply red hue, is cut in a pear shape and surrounded by a single row of round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum

Stunning 18k White Gold Halo Ring w/ 1.7 total carat weight of Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
clarity: SI1 sku: SR-WG-177479 30 diamonds side stones total of: 0.30 ct. cut: round brilliant color: F
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Glittering 0.93ct Dewdrop Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
19 diamond side stones of total: 0.13 ct. Shape: Round brilliant Color grade: G-H Clarity grade: SI
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Captivating 1 carat and 45 points Sapphire and Diamond Clover-Shaped Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Pear Color: Blue Clarity grade: n/a Side stone: 72 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.25ct Shape
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2010s Singaporean Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

A Rainbow of Sparkling Gems: 3.68ct Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 0.23 ct. cut: Round Brilliant color: H-I clarity: SI2-I1 cut grade: VG-G 2 diamond side stones of
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Captivating 1.65ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
its center. Surrounding the main stone, 50 round brilliant diamonds with 0.61-carat in total form a
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mesmerizing 1.04ct Teardrop Diamond Ring in gleaming 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: VG Side stone: 29 stones Side stone carat weight: 0.29ct Shape: Round brilliant Color grade: F-G
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2010s Israeli Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Charming 5.37ct Aquamarine and Diamonds Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
weight: 5.02ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Light Blue Side stone: 13 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marvelous 18k White Gold Halo Necklace w/ .97 Carat Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
verification AIG J3330096529 19 diamonds side stones of total: 0.12 ct. cut: round brilliant color: D-F
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 1 carat 30 points Ruby and Diamond Halo Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Side stone carat weight: 0.30ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color grade: H Clarity grade: SI Total carat
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Charming 18k White Gold Necklace w/ 2.12ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
verification IGI 10J1975623 4 diamond side stones of total: 1.5 ct. cut: pear brilliant color: D-E clarity
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Shining 1.45ct Topaz Pendant w/ Sapphires Diamonds - (Chain not Included)
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sapphire Side stone carat weight: 0.02ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color grade: Blue Clarity grade: N/A Side
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2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Glamorous 9.50ct Topaz and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone carat weight: 8.00ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Blue Side stone: 62 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 10.71ct Topaz, Garnet and Beryl Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 0.12ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color grade: Red Clarity grade: N/A Side stone: 2 stones Beryl Side stone
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Beryl, Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot, Garnet and Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pear-shaped faceted garnet and peridot drop earrings with round, brilliant cut diamonds set in an
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Beautiful 0.71ct Tanzanite and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
and charm. Surrounding the tanzanite are 12 round brilliant diamonds, with a total carat weight of
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Peach Morganite Gemstone 17.01 carats set in 14K Rose Gold with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
out brilliantly. Shape & Cut: The morganite is expertly cut into a pear shape with a combination of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 75 Ct Emerald and 45 Ct Diamond Necklace and Earring Bridal Suite
Located in New York, NY
with luminous clusters of round diamonds set in marquise shape suspending a brilliant pear-shaped
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Dazzling 18K White Gold Necklace w/ 1.5ct Sapphire and Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
verification IGI 10J2010523 19 diamonds side stones of total: 0.75 ct. cut: round brilliant color: E-F clarity
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Harry Winston ring in yellow gold, sapphires and diamonds
By Harry Winston
Located in PARIS, FR
. On either side are diamonds and brilliant-cut sapphires, also in closed setting. American work from
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Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Abstract Pendant Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
firstly composed of a round brilliant cut diamond which suspends a square cut sapphire and pear cut
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1990s Retro Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dazzling 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Drop Earrings w/0.69 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 0.21 ct Shape: Round Color grade: F-G Clarity grade: VVS1 - VVS2 Cut grade: Good Side stone: 2 pcs
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique 2.05 Carat Fine Deep Red Ruby Diamond Heart 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
0.96ct of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds. Approx G/H colour and Si1-2 clarity. Also set with 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Classic 18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ 1.52 ct Natural Sapphire and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
stones of total: 0.12 ct. cut: round brilliant color: H clarity: VS cut grade: good total carat weight
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Round Brilliant With Pear Side Stones For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of round brilliant with pear side stones available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 60 vintage editions and 217 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of round brilliant with pear side stones made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Sebastian Bernard, Tiffany Co. and Alberto produced popular versions that are worth a look. A selection of pear cut, round cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of round brilliant with pear side stones for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Round Brilliant With Pear Side Stones?

Prices for round brilliant with pear side stones can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,200,000, while round brilliant with pear side stones, on average, fetch $8,598.

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.