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Antique Victorian, Natural Color Change Sapphire and Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Pink and blue sapphire ring. Sapphires are celebrated for their enormous range of beautiful colours
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Antique Late 19th Century British Three-Stone Rings

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

Antique Art Deco, 18 Carat Gold, Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1900. A wonderful example of a classic engagement ring set
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Carat White Gold, Color-Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Rochford, Essex
Colour-change sapphire and diamond ring, 20th century. This unheated Sri Lankan sapphire appears a
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Late 20th Century British Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Untreated Sapphire 18K Gold Bridal Ring by AB Jewelry NYC
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
sculpture. I first hand fabricate this ring in silver and then cast it in 18K gold to give it substance
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

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White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapph...

Antique, Art Deco, Platinum 18 Carat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
rings! Each set with extraordinary gemstones: diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal, turquoise
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Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum

Fabulous Retro Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural rubies, 14kt pink & white gold, approximately 1.00 carats of diamonds.
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Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Multicoloured Round Gemstone Contemporary 14 Carat Yellow Gold Motif Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 14 carat yellow gold, this decadent contemporary motif ring features a plethora of
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Emerald and Diamond Ring. Owing their fabled rich green to the element chromium, emeralds have been
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Anglo-Indian Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Early Anglo-Indian snake ring with emeralds, rubies, pink sapphires, and natural black (rare to
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
antique engagement rings! Each set with extraordinary gemstones: diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique, Art Deco, 14 Carat Yellow Gold, Diamond Set Band
Located in Rochford, Essex
detailing. The ring is beautifully made, the diamonds are set in a geometric white gold frame with a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Fabergé Rose Gold Rainbow Multicoloured Gemstone Eternity Ring 847RG2566
By Fabergé
Located in Wilmington, DE
Fabergé Colours of Love Rose Gold Rainbow Multicoloured Gemstone Eternity Fluted Ring Ring Size 7
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Fabergé White Gold Rainbow Multicoloured Gemstone Eternity Ring 847RG2567
By Fabergé
Located in Wilmington, DE
Fabergé Colours of Love White Gold Rainbow Multicoloured Gemstone Eternity Fluted Ring ring Size 7
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2010s Band Rings

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White Gold

Antique Gold Bow Ring with Pearl and Enamel
Located in Chicago, IL
Love Ring with Bow and Flowers France (?), c. 1650-1680 Gold, enamel, pearl Weight 4.8 gr
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Antique Mid-17th Century Cocktail Rings

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Vintage, Midcentury, 18 Carat Gold, Single Stone Aquamarine Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
other items. Each set with extraordinary gemstones: diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal, turquoise
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Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

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Aquamarine, Gold

Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
South Sea cultured pearl and diamond ring, circa 1925. South Sea pearls are famous among cultured
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Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Fabergé Colours of Love Yellow Gold Multicoloured Gemstone Set Fluted Ring
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Multicoloured Gemstone Set Fluted Ring features round white diamonds, sapphires, tsavorites and coloured
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2010s British More Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Morganite Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Boldly featuring a 48.25 carat vivacious pink morganite flanked by 14k rose gold scrolls enhanced
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Vintage 1940s American Fashion Rings

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14k Gold

Robert Procop Oval-Shaped Rubellite Cocktail Ring
By Robert Procop
Located in Greenwich, CT
Oval-shaped rubellite cocktail ring in 18k white gold, accented by pavé-set rubies, pink sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 8.03 Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
, pink & white) to colored stones (sapphire, ruby & emerald).
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro Ruby Gold Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful six-piece retro suite of pink gold; clips, pendant, earrings and ring. The floral
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Unknown Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby

Swiss 18k Repeater Chronograph Diamond Ruby HorseRacing / Bet Motif Pocket Watch
By Angelus
Located in New york, NY
instrument, but also gem set with ruby and diamond and additional gold workmanship to design a horseshoe and
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Antique 1890s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Sonia B 14K Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire Diamond Scattered Disk Pendant Necklace
By Sonia B
Located in Gainesville, FL
Sonia B 14K Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire and Diamond Scattered Disk Pendant Necklace. You are
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 14k ...

Pink Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut diamonds and approximately 3.27 CT in round pink sapphires and rubies.
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

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

Modern Gold Kinetic Petal Gold Pink Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By FerrariFirenze
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18K White Gold Ring with Diamonds, Pink Sapphires, and Rubies. Petals are kinetic with movement
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Peridot Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent Beauty that is truly a Statement Piece! This Peridot and Diamond Ring has a 9.33
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

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

0.93 Ct Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Pave Daisy Flower 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
0.93 Ct Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Pave Daisy Flower 14K Yellow Gold Ring This modern ring
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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

Pink Tourmaline Peridot Cabochon Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18Kt Yellow Gold Large Cocktail Ring, Designed With A 5 Ct Cabochon Ruby In The Center, Further
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Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

4.21 Carat Bright Pink Tourmaline Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
four sparkling round brilliant diamonds and embedded with an upward row of three red rubies. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

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

Ruby Diamond Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A striking half eternity band is centred with 8 Princess Cut natural Red Rubies totaling 1.81 carat
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Early 2000s Unknown Band Rings

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.13 Carat Asscher Pink Bi-Colour Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Ring in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat yellow gold, this fanciful contemporary, vintage-inspired ring sees a raised an
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.38 Carat AAA Lotus Pink Sapphire White Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
. The two Rubies are bezel set and create rich contrast to the pastel pink center Sapphire. The Rubies
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Antique Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, Antique Ruby Daisy Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
, acid test shows 18 kt gold; Crown central stones: 1 ruby, 9 diamonds of circa 0.85 ct in total; Ring
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, Art Deco 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Natural Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Art Deco, ruby and diamond cluster ring, circa 1925. A beautiful centre ruby, natural (unenhanced
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Vintage 1920s British Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Ruby Diamond Ring Gypsy Set Gold Ring, 1909
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous antique Edwardian 9ct Yellow Gold ring is set with beautiful rich pink Rubies and
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
. This classic 18 karat yellow gold ballerina ring features a vibrant center oval reddish-pink ruby
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Carat Gold Ruby and Old Mine Cut Diamond London Bridge Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
round brilliant diamonds with a duo of alluring bright pink rubies in an ornate London Bridge setting
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bridal Rings

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

Antique, Victorian, 15ct Gold, Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Pink Sapphire Ring. Sapphires come in an extraordinary variety of shades aside from their most
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Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings

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Pink Sapphire, Gold

Heavy and Chunky 18 Carat White Gold VS Diamond and Ruby Cluster Band Ring d0108
Located in St Helens, GB
A very impressive 18 carat white gold, ruby and diamond cluster ring. ​Designed with three daisy
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian, 18 Carat Gold, Natural Ruby and Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Ruby and diamond ring, 1899. This ring is set with a trio of natural, untreated rubies with a deep
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Antique Late 19th Century British Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Monseo Rose Gold Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamonds Band
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
19.2K pink gold ring with 98 brilliant cut diamonds with 0.27 ct. 1 emerald with 0.21 ct. 3 rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Band Rings

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 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...

The Lilith Vulva Ring 18ct Fairmined gold and Diamonds
Located in London, London
, traceable CanadaMark diamonds and a 0.07 carat ruby pear. Chasing is manipulating flat sheets of gold with
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2010s British Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold North Star Diamond Ring
Located in Paramus, NJ
A North Star inspired statement ring in 18k yellow gold. Each piece of jewelry is handmade to order
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2010s Contemporary More Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique, Victorian, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Diamond set snake ring, circa 1890. Set with a bright old mine-cut diamond to the head of the snake
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Antique Late 19th Century British Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury, 18 Carat Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Aquamarine and diamond ring, 1950. This cluster ring is set with a very well-cut aquamarine of
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Mid-20th Century British Engagement Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Midcentury, 18 Carat Gold, Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Emerald and diamond ring, mid 20th century. This geometric design of this mid 20th century ring
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Mid-20th Century British Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Antique Victorian, 18 Carat Gold, Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
antique engagement rings! Each set with extraordinary gemstones: diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal
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Antique Late 19th Century British Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique, Art Deco Style, 18 Carat White Gold, Huge Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Art deco style, diamond cocktail ring. A stunning diamond ring of huge proportions set with 68
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Late 20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique, 1950s, 18ct White Gold, Extraordinary Mint Quartz and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Quartz and Diamond Ring. In the 1950s and 60s, a new genre of ring shot to popularity - the
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold

Midcentury, 1950s, 18 Carat Gold, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Yellow sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1950. Yellow sapphires owe their colour to trace elements
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Mid-20th Century British Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat Gold, French, Natural Pearl and Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Natural pearl and diamond ring, circa 1900. Set with an ornate arrangement of late 19th century
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Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold

Cynthia Scott 1.20ct Mahenge Spinel in 18kt Gold Cassandra Ring
By Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
Cassandra ring features a fiery hot pink Mahenge spinel from Tanzania. Bright and beautiful, and cut to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, Georgian, 18 Carat Gold, Onyx Intaglio Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
out our other items. Each set with extraordinary gemstones: diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal
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Antique 18th Century British Signet Rings

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Onyx, Gold

Antique, Art Deco, 14 Carat Gold, Single Aquamarine Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
gemstones: diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal, turquoise, amethyst, jade, citrine, black opal, peridot
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Early 20th Century Austrian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique, Art Deco, French, Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Bombé Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Diamond and Sapphire Bombé Ring. When platinum was introduced to jewellers at the turn of the 20th
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique, Georgian, 22 Carat Gold, Natural Turquoise Signet Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
in a buttery 22 carat gold setting. This ring is totally original, it looks fantastic when worn
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Antique Early 19th Century British Signet Rings

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Turquoise, 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.