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Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Dome Starburst Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gemstone 18k Gold Dome Starburst Ring. Featuring four round
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Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

American 1895 Art Nouveau Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With 3.42 Cts Black Opal
Located in Miami, FL
. The best opals command prices per carat that rival expensive diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unheated Pink Purple Sapphire Ring 3.58 Carat Round No Heat
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unheated 3.58 carat Pinkish Purple Sapphire round, 18K white gold ring, surrounded by round
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamar...

18K Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage Unheated GIA Certified VS Fine Huge 12.96 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
mm) Heavy Solid 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Ring (Hallmarked, Tested, & Guaranteed) Weight: 11.38 grams
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Emerald Red Coral Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9...

Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage 14K GIA Unheated Certified VS Natural Huge 14.88 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Solid 14K Yellow & 10K White Gold Vintage Ring (Hallmarked, Tested, & Guaranteed) Weight - 10.18 grams
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite French Mid-Century Sapphire Ruby Emerald Gold Necklace
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold, emerald ,sapphire and ruby necklace comprising three strands of ruby beads
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Multi Gemstone Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Pear Cut Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage gemstone & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Pear cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14...

Vintage Exotic Dragon Gold Diamond Multi Gems Ring
Located in Miami, FL
karat yellow gold with white gold accent, weighing 27.9 grams and measuring 30 mm wide by 16 mm high
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire

Mid Century 1960 Mughal Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with 33.68 Cts Gems
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with dotted and and twisted wires. The design resemble
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Renaissance Revival Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Litchfield, CT
rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. This fabulous ring has a chic renaissance-meets-fashion-show vibe
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Vintage 1960s Greek Renaissance Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Cocktail Ring with Blue Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
elements on the back of the ring and the band through the exposed thin yellow gold outlines with the dark
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...

Art Deco Style 3.55 Carat White Diamond Aquamarine Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Ring in Rose Gold, circa 1940s
Located in Northampton, MA
with natural stone texture, you'll love this ring. The mounting is ruddy rose-gold and the very red
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 10k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold White and black Diamond Two-Tone Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring is all handmade in a unique two-tone look
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Black and White Diamond Spiral Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Rose Gold Black and White Diamond Ring are all handmade in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

1.70 Carat Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.56 Carat Natural Morganite and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Geometric Corals
Located in Miami, FL
ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The design was made
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

0.25 Carat Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Men s Claw Set Band Signet Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Round brilliant white color H clarity SI Diamond claw set ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This
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2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Pl...

10.00 Carat Natural, Heart-Cut Lemon Quartz Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
Yellow Gold. From the earliest times, people confused Peridot with other gems such as Emerald and Topaz
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.11 Carat Natural, Citrine Quartz and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Star Ruby Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
sapphire Green sapphire Yellow sapphire Orange sapphire Set in 22K Gold and Silver Thus ring is a the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Rub...

10.00 Carat Natural Heart-Cut Rose Quartz Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Natural, Buffed Top Amethyst and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
, emerald, and sapphire. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below. Contact Us for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Multi-Gemstone Thai Princess Dome Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
, Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Citrine, Garnet, and Blue Sapphire. The underside of the ring has ornate swirls
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Vintage 1950s Thai Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Tiger s Eye, Garne...

10.56 Carat Natural Indicolite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring Set in Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Ruby Emerald Elephant Bangle Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Elephant hair Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Red Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold 2.35 Carat Sapphire Emerald Ruby Rhombus Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a lovely Edwardian rhombus pendant necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold. Sapphire’s mount
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

AJD Golden Brown Tourmaline and 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brilliant Golden Brown Tourmaline in 18K rich yellow gold ring. This unique ring features an oval
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20th Century Brazilian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

HallMarked Birmingham 1873 "Dearest" Flower Cluster Ring with 7 Gemstones
Located in Baltimore, MD
revolving around clockwise (or counter clockwise): Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

Vintage Egyptian Pendant Beetle Turqouise Sapphire Ruby Emerald 18K Gold /3.15gr
Located in SE
Egyptian handmade Beetle pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold measuring 33 mm long x 13 mm wide set
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Vintage 1960s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

14k Gold Peacock Ring with Synthetic Gems
Located in Fairfield, CT
This majestic 14k yellow gold ring is a figural representation of a peacock, with a flat profile
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

4.79 Carat Natural Green Tourmaline and Diamond Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds and
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2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 18K White Gold Wedding Band with 0.34 Carat Diamonds - Tamir
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold’s sleek and modern appearance complements the timeless sparkle of diamonds, making this ring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emer...

Set of Four Tulip Rings
Located in Derby, NY
rings! This set includes one of each of the diamond, sapphire, ruby and emerald tulip rings as shown
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural blue Zircon and Gold Ring, circa 1930
Located in Aspen, CO
. It is more brilliant than corundum - sapphire and ruby (and also emerald). This center stone is an
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Early 20th Century Bridal Rings

Materials

Zircon

Ella Gafter Diamond Band Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
ring was entirely hand made in 18 carat white and yellow gold by the late maestro Franco Napolitano in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst Ring 9 Carats
Located in Northampton, MA
the five cardinal gems: ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, and amethyst. This ring dates from this era
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver

22 Karat Gold NavaRatna Cocktail Ring with Precious and Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Nantucket, MA
A 22K gold ring depicting the NavaRatna, a combinations of precious and semi-precious stones
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

22k Gold

2 3/4 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Certified Round Black Diamond Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
, 14K yellow gold, solitaire ring with a 4-prongs setting. The setting looks delicate but is heavily
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10.00 Carat Natural, Heart-Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
for ages. It was once considered an equal to ruby, emerald, and sapphire. The ring is made in Japan
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.00 Carat Natural, Heart-Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
for ages. It was once considered an equal to ruby, emerald, and sapphire. The ring is made in Japan
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Slide Bracelet Vintage Pearl Topaz 9.22 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...LUXURY. VINTAGE FINE 9.22 CARATS OF SAPPHIRE, RUBY, EMERALD
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black ...

Imperial Topaz Ring 8.10 Carat Cushion Brazil
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Crafted by hand in 18K yellow gold and platinum. Size 6. Re-sizing is complimentary upon request. Returns
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold,...

Blue Topaz 2.20 Carat Oval 0.20 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum

Sapphire Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy Can Be Custom Made
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
These pretty dainty Daisy earrings have been set with Blue Sapphires in White Gold. We think they
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Bl...

KURT WAYNE Articulated Crab Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Onyxes, Rubies Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, etc. Item markings include “KW” or “Kurt Wayne” with the karat of gold or
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald and White Diamond Stud Earrings set in 18kt White Gold Made in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
the style with different stones (Ruby, Starlite, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire) or in Yellow or
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Multi Purpose Magnetic Bracelet-Necklace Made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BOCHIC “Orient” Bangle Set 22k Gold Silver with Pearls Fancy Color Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k Gol...

Spanish Colonial 1785 Dangle Earrings 17kt Gold Silver with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 17 karats and parts in silver. These earrings are
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Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Multi Purpose Magnetic Bracelet/Necklace Made in 18 Karat Yellow/White/Rose Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 18K Ruby No Heat Diamond Earrings Star Natural Vintage VVS Huge 19.94 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid
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20th Century Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

“Orient” Multi Color Natural Sapphire South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
brilliant sapphires - 5 carats Pink, Blue, Rose. Orange, Yellow Sapphires Natural Green Emerald round
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Natural Sapphire South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
brilliant sapphires - 5 carats Pink, Blue, Rose. Orange, Yellow Sapphires Natural Green Emerald round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

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Ruby Sapphire Emerald Rings In Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of ruby sapphire emerald rings in yellow gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of ruby sapphire emerald rings in yellow gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of ruby sapphire emerald rings in yellow gold from Rosior, Gems Paradise and Chaumet — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a pear cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of ruby sapphire emerald rings in yellow gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Ruby Sapphire Emerald Rings In Yellow Gold?

Prices for a piece of ruby sapphire emerald rings in yellow gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $799 and can go as high as $104,520, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,663.

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.

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.