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Antique Victorian Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring, 18 Carat Gold, Certified
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
rich pink Rubies are set across the central gallery with Diamonds nestled in between. This ring has
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Unheated 15.57 Carat Ruby and 6.25 CTW Unheated Pink Sapphire Ring
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
Mindi Mond Exclusive One-of-a-kind, Rare & Truly Spectacular GIA Certified Ruby Ring. Please see
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

No Heat Ruby Vvs 1.6 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Ruby and Diamond cluster ring in 18ct Gold. Designed with an oval cut ruby to centre
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20th Century British Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

2.1 Carat Diamond 0.7 Carat Ruby 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Ruby and Diamond cluster ring in 18ct White Gold. Designed with an oval cut ruby to centre
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20th Century British Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Golden Shadow Ring 18kt Yellow Gold Blackened Silver Tourmaline Rubies Diamonds
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
18kt yellow gold, this ring is pure opulence. Partially polished, partially oxidized, adorned with an
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2010s Australian Baroque Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...

Antique Edwardian Ruby Diamond Trilogy Ring 18 Carat White Gold, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
deep pink Ruby and Diamond trilogy ring is set in 18ct White Gold. Circa 1915 The Ruby is 1.45ct in
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Sugarloaf Ruby, Enamel and Diamond Ring
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
A very chic 15.26 carat sugarloaf cabochon Ruby, Diamond and black enamel ring that is part of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Boucheron Kaa Snake Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Lambertville, NJ
rubies, 5,37 carats 73 pink round sapphires, 1,34 carats 11 black round diamonds, 0,11 carats 2
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21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat White Gold, Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Diamond and ruby ring, early 20th century. This classic five-stone ring is set with a line of three
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boucheron "Hans the hedgehog" Rubies Black Diamond 18 Carats Rose Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing Boucheron "Hans the hedgehog" ring in pink gold, stylizing a hedgehog, the eyes punctuated
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2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco French Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Carat White Gold, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A beautiful Art Deco French Twist ring C. 1920, set with a fabulous 0.85ct natural pink Ruby and a
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Bright Red Ruby Brilliant Diamond Halo RIng 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
diamonds atop a yellow gold band. The Melina Ring Gem Details The bright deep purplish pinkish red ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

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

Victorian Pink Sapphire and Diamond Trinity Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
From a local New Orleans estate, this Victorian Pink Sapphire Trinity Ring features a central 0.68
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat Gold, Rare 3 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
diamonds and complemented by a yellow gold band, this is the perfect ruby cluster ring – a classic and
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Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Mid Century Ruby Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
brilliant cut diamonds. The ruby displays beautiful colour, vibrant red with just a hint of pink, and it's
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Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ruby and Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring in 18 Carat Gold and Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This stunning antique Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring has been crafted in the Edwardian era. The
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Carat White Gold, ‘Pigeon’s Blood’ 4.27 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
‘Pigeon’s Blood’ ruby and diamond ring. The 4.27 carat unheated ruby at the centre of this ring is
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Late 20th Century British Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

0.72 Carat Orangey-Pink Spinel and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
This modern bypass shank ring is done in 18-karat yellow gold. The tension set center stone has a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Amethyst Tourmaline Diamond Ruby Gold Brooch Ring Necklace Cuff One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
: 44.6 ct. Pink tourmaline: 39 stones, total carat weight: 2.4 ct. White diamonds: 15 stones, total carat
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Go...

Matthew Ely Ruby Lotus Ring
By Matthew Ely
Located in Woollahra, New South Wales
brilliant cut red rubies + 10 = 0.50 ct pear shape EF VS diamonds + 24 = 0.07 ct round pink sapphires plus
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2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Burmese Ruby Vs 1.2 Carat Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Ruby and Diamond trilogy ring in 18ct White Gold. Designed with an oval cut ruby to centre
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Flower Ring in 14k Rose and White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Ruby & diamond flower ring in 14k rose and white gold with approximately 0.10 carat ruby and 0.16
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20th Century Engagement Rings

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White Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Gold ring with Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
A stack of four 18 kt Pink Gold with Rubies Emeralds Pearls Sapphires and Diamonds
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European More Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl

2.62 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Pink Spinel and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2.62 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Pink Spinel and Diamond Gold Ring: An elegant ring, it
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.16 Carat Pink Spinel Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Tucson, AZ
Gems, its a portuguese round pattern and weights 1.15 carats. There are 22 accent diamonds in the ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

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Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burmese Sapphire, Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
carats and twelve cabochon-cut rubies weighing approximately 3.00 total carats, with rose-cut diamond
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20th Century American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Alex Soldier Sapphire Tourmaline Diamond Topaz Ruby Snail Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
: 4.7 ct. White diamonds: 63 stones, total carat weight: 0.36 ct. Ruby: 3 stones, total carat weight
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline...

9.49 carat Mozambique Ruby "Flower" Ring
By emma Quist
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
9.49 carat Mozambique Ruby "Flower" Ring featuring 0.96 carats of F-VS Diamonds, 2.54 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold

1940 s Retro Diamond and Ruby Band
Located in West Hollywood, CA
14K pink gold band with alternating 3 rubies and marquise shapes with round diamond. White gold
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Very Rare Hot Pink Burmese Spinel Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Mill Valley, CA
diamonds, with larger diamonds in the center of the band, all in 18K solid white gold. The center spinel is
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A unique Trinity ring from Cartier, made in yellow gold, set with sapphire diamonds. Cartier
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2010s French Band Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Rainbow Gemstone and Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Greenville, SC
faceted white diamonds, pink sapphire, ruby, red diamond, orange diamond, poppy topaz, canary yellow
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2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Di...

Beautiful Gold and Diamond Watch Ring
Located in New York, NY
, decorated with diamond stars, reveals a watch underneath. The ring, in pink gold which also came back into
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Vintage 1940s Dome Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 14ct Gold, Rudy and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A very attractive 14ct yellow and white gold Art Deco ruby and diamond three stone ring ring set
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Alex Soldier Sapphire Diamond Gold Starfish Ring Brooch Necklace Bracelet Cuff
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
kind masterpiece-Sapphire Starfish- presents a colorful composition of finest diamonds, blue & pink
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Paolo Costagli 18 Karat Gold Amethyst 6.00 Carat and Ruby 1.36 Carat Ring
By Paolo Costagli
Located in Miami beach, FL
The signature Paolo Costagli three-stone Florentine ring set in 18kt yellow and white gold with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, Art Deco, Viennese 14 Carat Gold, Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Diamond ring, Austria, 1930s. The design of this ring, with its bicoloured gold setting and its
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18ct Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Sapphire and diamond cluster rings are immensely popular as a choice for
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Retro Love Birds Diamond Ruby
Located in West Hollywood, CA
14K Pink gold wide band with (4) 0.05ct single cut diamonds & 8 rubies with alternating bird
French, 1950s, 18 Carat White Gold, Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Diamond ring, 1950’s. The diamond cluster is an enduring classic of jewellery design. The prongs
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Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique, Art Deco, 18ct Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1900. A very pretty square-cut sapphire sits centre of this
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique, Victorian, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
in a simple but beautifully executed 18ct yellow gold setting with rose-cut diamonds interspersed
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Antique Late 19th Century British Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, Art Deco, French, 18 Carat Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Aquamarine and diamond ring, France, mid 20th century. By the late 1940s and 1950s, jewellery
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Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Antique, Art Deco, 18ct White Gold, Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Setting stones into a band, without any collet or claws, is
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Antique, Mid Century, 18ct White Gold, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Not to be overshadowed by their famous blue and pink rivals
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

Midcentury, 18 Carat White Gold, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Emerald and diamond ring, mid 20th century. This mid-century cluster ring is set with a step-cut
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Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Antique, Art Deco, 18 Carat Gold, Black Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Black opal and diamond ring, mid 20th century. Black opals are so-called as their colours flash
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Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat Gold, Garland Style, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Emerald and diamond ring, early 20th century. With a beautiful octagonal step-cut emerald at its
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Antique, Victorian, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Old Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
diamonds (1.60ct total) in an intricately carved yellow gold setting. This style of ring is called a carved
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Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat White Gold, Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Burmese sapphire and diamond ring, early 20th century. Myanmar (formerly Burma), is most famous as
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Midcentury, 1940s 18 Carat White Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Emerald and diamond ring, circa 1940. This classic floral cluster centres on an excellent Colombian
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Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Incredible Midcentury 1950s French 18 Carat Rose Gold Morganite and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
its gold collet setting and surrounded by a ring of collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total
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Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold

Antique Belle Époque, Platinum, 14 Carat Gold, Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Natural saltwater pearl and diamond ring, early 20th century. This cluster ring is set with a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Antique, Art Deco, 18ct Gold, Sri Lanka Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring. Sri Lanka is known as ‘the isle of gems’ for its huge variety of
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique, Art Deco, 18 Carat White Gold, Black Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Black opal and diamond ring, 1920s. Black opals are a particular variety of iridescent opal famed
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Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Antique, Art Deco, 18 Carat White Gold, Fire Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Fire opal and diamond ring, 1920. Fire opals are an unusual variety of opal, found primarily in
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Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

1920 s Diamond Set Eye Aesthetic Ring in 18ct White and Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Yellow Gold band. Diamond Details: Cut: Old European Cut Carat: 0.06ct Clarity: SI2 Colour: H-I Ring
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Ruby Diamond Pink Gold Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of ruby diamond pink gold rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 38 vintage editions and 219 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of ruby diamond pink gold rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern ruby diamond pink gold rings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, Natkina and Mousson Atelier are consistently popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and oval cut ruby diamond pink gold rings for sale. Most of our ruby diamond pink gold rings for sale are for women, but there are 71 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Ruby Diamond Pink Gold Rings?

On average, ruby diamond pink gold rings at 1stDibs sell for $5,309, while they’re typically $740 on the low end and $220,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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.