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Antique Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Brooch 14K Red Gold Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
hinge that can be folded in and out. The rose diamonds are set in silver and backed onto a gold mount
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Georgian Riviera Necklace Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Riviere Antique Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive Georgian Riviera necklace made of 14k rose gold and silver, featuring rose cut
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Dutch Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
oval-shaped brooch pendant is created with many bright rose cut diamonds set in a second grade silver
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Marquise Shaped Rose Cut Diamonds Rose Quartz Earrings in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:3.48g, Diamond:2.11ct, Silver:7.79gm, Quartz:3.74ct Size: 45X22MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K yellow gold and 1.14 carats of sparkling rose cut diamonds, this cocktail ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18k Gold And Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has H-I
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Silver and Gold Earrings, Circa 1936
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage rose-cut diamond and pearl drop earrings, each with a single rose-cut diamond, in
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Floral Earrings. These
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Antique 1870s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Ring Silver on 18 kt gold old Rose cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Ring 18 kt gold & old Rose cut Diamonds Material: Silver on 14 kt gold Size: 55 EU / 7 1
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Pearl Link Bracelet, mounted Silver over Gold.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
antique bracelet features an elegant combination of silver over gold, adorned with rose-cut diamonds and
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Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Antique 1760 Sentimental Rose Cut Diamond Ring Silver Gold Pansy Engraving
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sentimental diamond ring was created in the 18th century. Five old cut diamond roses are
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Antique 1760s Unknown Georgian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Looking Designer Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Silver and Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This pretty victorian looking Designer Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Silver and Gold is very charming
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold And Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14 grams. Totally is diamond 2.10 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold Silver, Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Dome Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
arrangement of rose-cut natural diamonds that shimmer beautifully against the silver setting, creating a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Rose Cut Diamonds Ball Earrings Made In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.65g, Diamond:2.56ct, Silver:5.4g Size: 8-14 MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three flowers of emeralds
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Clamper Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Bug Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Bug Brooch. This
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with flowers of diamonds and a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Clamper Bracelets

Materials

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

Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies between diamonds
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

1850s English Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Early Victorian rose cut diamond drop earrings. A matching pair, each set with forty mixed rose cut
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

New .20ctw Single Cut Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver 14k Rose Gold Bow
Located in Greensboro, NC
options. Country of Origin: India Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver & 14k Gold as stamped Stone
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Stunning Rose Cut Diamond Cuff Made In 18k Yellow Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Jewel up your evening with this Rose Cut Diamond Bangle in Gold & Silver with open work. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with six corals and, between of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Aquamarine, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing brooch in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with leaves studded with diamonds and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic necklace mounted with corals and a clasp in 9 kt rose gold and silver mounted with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Dutch Silver and Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
blends the richness of two precious metals. Adorning its surface are intricate three rose-cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver

19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
oval-shaped links, openworked with floral motifs set with antique brilliant-cut diamonds and rose-cut
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Garnets, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful retrò earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central garnet
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and sapphires. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Topaz, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two drop topaz in the central part
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of corals and, between of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Turquoise, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a turquoise and, between of them
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rubies, 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 flower of diamonds with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds 6
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Designer Long Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds Made in Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold 3.1gms Diamond 1.18cts Silver 4.72gms US-6.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Victorian Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Silver 18 Karat Gold Kitten Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
luster Kitten is pavè set throughout by rose cut diamonds; color and quality consistent with age Eyes
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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Rose Cut Diamonds Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Rose Cut Diamonds Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 4 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Turquoise, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central turquoise surrounded by a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by a frame
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

New .20ctw Single Cut Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver 14k Rose Gold Bow Design
Located in Greensboro, NC
additional sizing options. Country of Origin: India Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver & 14k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing brooch in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with leaves studded with diamonds and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian 14K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
A beautiful rose gold and diamond bracelet from the Victorian era. This piece of jewelry features 7
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Retro real uncut rose cut Diamond gold silver tear drop stud earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
The beautiful real diamonds gold silver earrings consists of: Diamond- Uncut diamonds and rose cut
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2010s Indian Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver

Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Dangle earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with leaves studded with diamonds
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds. These earrings were
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Turquoise, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò bracelet mounted with a clasp in 9 karat rose gold and silver studded with diamonds and two
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2010s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

New Handmade 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.4 grams. Totally is diamond 2.80 carat. The diamond is
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2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.6 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has
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1990s Turkish Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

New Handmade 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 17.4 grams. Totally is diamond 5.50 carat. The diamond is
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2010s Turkish Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

French Antique Georgian 14K Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Garnet Cuff Bracelet
Located in Winter Springs, FL
14K yellow gold topped with silver. This rare treasure is set with original rose-cut diamonds that
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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georgian Silver over Gold Diamond and Emerald Collar / Choker Necklace This stunning necklace is
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Necklace with rose cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds. 1.20ct - G/H
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Topazs, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò stud earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded with diamonds and toapzs
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2010s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Spinel, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two heart-shape hydrothermal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique 1.30 carat rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold silver insect brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of dozens of rose cut diamonds set against warm gold and softly aged silver. Each diamond contributes
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Silver Rose Cut Diamond Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of silver rose cut diamond gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Silver and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of silver rose cut diamond gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of silver rose cut diamond gold over the years, but those made by Luigi Ferrara, Meghna Jewels and Joke Quick are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. When shopping for an object in our assortment of silver rose cut diamond gold, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Silver Rose Cut Diamond Gold?

On average, a piece of silver rose cut diamond gold at 1stDibs sells for $3,787, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $200,000 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.