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Impressive Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-G/VS2A Sapphire 20-0,56ct
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2010s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Grey Cabochon Star Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #16957
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This lovely ring features one oval grey cabochon star sapphire (11 mm x 9 mm) and two round
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Sapphire: 24 mixed cut = 2.04cttw Diamond: 9 round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ukrainian Collection Heritage Citrine and Sapphire Gold Designer Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow 18 K Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 8,05 gramm Size US 7 Diamond 1-Round
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Gorgeous Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 2.75 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 9 rose cuts= 2.46cttw Color: H / I Clarity: SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Impressive Green Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,01-5/5A Green Sapphire 9
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring #12843
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 9 JAGi Certified- This lovely ring
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20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
further. 14K Yellow Gold Contemporary Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring  Contemporary 14k yellow gold Size 9
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 8.5 Grams
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Band Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three flowers of rubies
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two central topaz surrounded by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 1.93Ct Sapphire and 0.63Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940s 1.93 carat sapphire and 0.63 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1940s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Diamond 0.77Ctw Blue Sapphire 3.98Ctw Spiral Band Ring 14K White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
with prong set round cut diamonds in a spiral wrap style ring. Crafted in high polished 14K white gold
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: SI2 Dimensions: ring top measures 9 mm wide Ring Size: 6.25 (complimentary sizing available) Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Enamel, Sapphires, Rubies, Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure composed by two ribbons with enamel and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique 1900s Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique 0.29 carat sapphire and 0.24 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold snake ring
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Antique Early 1900s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Topaz, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6 This sparkling ring features
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine and impressive antique sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

0.26 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.26 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond and Sapphire Heart Ring 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ring in 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold, Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
one. The yellow gold element (14 carat, 585 millièmes) is adorned with 9 sapphires totaling
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20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming 18ct yellow gold cluster ring featuring a vibrant pink sapphire as the
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Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1.40Ct Sapphire and 2.02Ct Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive antique 1.40 carat sapphire and 2.02 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
sterling silver. Carat weight of sapphires total 1 carat; diamonds are .99 carats. Ring size is 8. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Antique 1913 18ct Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Antique 1913 18ct gold ring featuring three bright blue sapphires and two bright white diamonds
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Black Star Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black star sapphire and diamond gentleman’s gold ring, 1960s. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ1013B
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Vintage 1960s Modern Signet Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Orange Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Pink Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Orange Flower cocktail ring with diamonds and pink sapphires is made of 18-karat rose gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and Gold Sapphire and Diamond Band / Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
sapphire weight. Size 9 5.42 grams total weight. height: 10 mm width: 15 mm *This ring can be resized at
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2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men s Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men's Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1920s Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition. Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies, emeralds and sapphires on
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

2.40ct Sapphire and 1.20ct Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive antique sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold with a
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Vintage 1920s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Flower Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k white gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Flower Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k white gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Topaz, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Magnificent ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Glamorously Handmade 1.85ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Designed in luxurious 18K white gold, this ring boasts nine exquisite emerald-cut sapphires, totaling
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2010s Singaporean Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1950s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1 ct. Ring size is US 9 We can make any size. The
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Vintage 1950s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 0.80ct Sapphire and 1.23ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) and verified as 18 carat gold and silver. This antique sapphire and diamond ring is supplied with an
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Emerald Sapphire and Pear Shaped Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shaped Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring. This Ring is part of a Suite and can be purchased
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2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gold ring with sapphire and diamonds, United Kingdom, mid 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold ring made of 9 carat yellow gold (375 fineness) and silver elements. Decorated with a
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Retro 0.60 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Snake Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 0.60 Carat Diamond & Sapphire Snake Ring. The ring is an amazing detailed out snake design
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Yellow and Blue Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Flower shape ring in 14K white gold mounted with a yellow sapphire and a blue sapphire in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Stones, Pearls, Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful retrò ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with flower shape white
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Amethyst, Pearls, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beatiful retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with an hydrothermal amethyst
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, S...

Certified 3.75 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 3.75 carat sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, 9 karat and 15 karat white gold
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Parrot Bird Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond Multi-Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x1.00x2.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "2 Black Diamonds 0.02 CT 9 Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow...

Stunning Diamond Multi Sapphire 14K White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K White Gold Ring Matching different style Earrings Available Diamond 44-0.21 ct Blue Sapphire
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2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Rose Gold Tanzanite Cabochon Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

French Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shuttle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Ring known as marquise, it is decorated with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

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

6.27 Carat Cushion Sapphire Trillion Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18K White gold ring, eagle head hallmark. Featuring a 4 x 2 claw set cushion cut blue sapphire
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2010s French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 4.80 Carat Sapphire and 1 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 4.80 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1 carat diamond , 9 karat white gold cluster style
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Star Sapphire, Diamond and Nephrite Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
. Dimensions: 1-9/16 inches x 1-9/16 inches, Ring Size: 9.5 (with horseshoe, sizeable)
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco gold ring with spinel, diamonds and sapphires, Hungary, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
shape. Ring size: 9 - correction possible Very good condition, no reservations A jewelry certificate
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring 10k Oval 1.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Stones, Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Sapphire And Diamond Gold Size 9 Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of sapphire and diamond gold size 9 rings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 12 vintage versions or 8 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of sapphire and diamond gold size 9 rings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cartier, Stefan Hafner and Van Cleef Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 15 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many brilliant cut, round cut and emerald cut sapphire and diamond gold size 9 rings for sale. Most of our sapphire and diamond gold size 9 rings for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Sapphire And Diamond Gold Size 9 Rings?

Prices for sapphire and diamond gold size 9 rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $700 and can go as high as $48,384, while sapphire and diamond gold size 9 rings, on average, fetch $1,820.

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 Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire 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.