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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18kt Gold and Silver Moon Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds 19th Century Crescent
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Gold and Silver Moon Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds 19th Century Crescent Marvelous French
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Turquoise Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.50 ct. Totally is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Silver Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karats rose gold and silver. This gorgeous radiant antique round brooch features an
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Silver 0.40 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian cross pendant crafted in 9K gold and 925 silver. The piece features 18 rose
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with five sections of rubies and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Victorian Era Rose Cut Diamonds Silver and 18kt Pink Gold Navette Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
One Victorian design Rose-cut diamonds, 18 Kt pink gold and silver navette ring. This ring is a
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Vintage 1930s European Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple and elegant ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three central rubies
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

New Made 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.1 grams. Totally is all diamond 1.03 ct. The diamond is
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1870s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.60 ct. The diamond is
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 1 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with corals and, between of them
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Three Retro style Natural rose cut Diamond gold plated sterling silver Bangles
Located in Delhi, DL
This set of three bangles consists of -Diamond type- Natural rose cut -Diamond color- white with
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2010s Indian Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Emeralds, 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 emerald surrounded by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Amethysts, 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 amethyst with a little
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Garnets, 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 garnet surrounded by a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Silver and 14kt Gold Flower Brooch, Rose Cut Diamonds, Colombia Emerald, Enamel
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 kt Flower Brooch With 6 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds, Colombian Emerald,Enamel Stunning brooch in
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Antique 18th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Flower Earrings. These beautiful
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian brooch with garnet and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold and silver brooch with garnet and rose diamond up to 0.30ct - G/H - SI
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver

Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Rose Cut Diamond Pave Disc Macrame Bracelet In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.8g, Diamond:0.87ct "
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Solitaire Rose Cut Diamond Ring with Pave Diamond Band in Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
: Solitaire Rose Cut Diamond with Pave Band Metal: 14k Gold & Silver Size: US 7 Occasion: Engagement
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver

Antique Silver and 14K Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Floral Brooch, Circa 1850
Located in Rotterdam, NL
silver and 14 karat gold, it features a graceful openwork floral motif adorned with rose-cut diamonds
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion snake necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and amethysts
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2010s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Moonstone, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple and elegant ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a moonstone
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2010s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 2.80 carat. The
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with corals and, between of them
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.27 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

0.87 Ct Old- Cut Diamond, Baroque Pearl, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with an old-cut diamond and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian 18K Gold and Silver Citrine Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian 18K Gold and Silver Citrine Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant. This
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Turtle Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Turtle ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure. The precious turtle shell is enriched with
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2010s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold, Silver

Dutch Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Gold and Silver Flower Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Gold and Silver Flower Necklace This rose cut diamond flower
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Antique 1860s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Milano, MI
Italian earrings in 8ct gold and silver with rose cut diamonds. With a lever back fastening, from
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Moon Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.1 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1.50 ct. Please
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

Antique Looking Trillion Shape Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Antique looking Trillion Shape Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver is very uniquely made with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver

Oxidised Silver and 24k Gold Micron Plated Rose Cut Diamond Tag Chain Bracelet
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
2,40 ct Rose Cut Diamond 0,15 gr 24k Gold Plated 16,10 gr Silver
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2010s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Circa 1990s 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 17.6 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond about 10 ct. The
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1990s Turkish Retro Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch. This
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rare Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Pendant Silver And Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Era set with an abundance of antique Rose Cut Diamonds set in silver with a 9 Karat gold pin stem
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold, Enamel

Three Vintage look Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver gold bracelets
Located in Delhi, DL
natural diamond bracelet stack. This stack of gorgeous natural uncut rose cut sterling silver bracelets
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2010s Indian Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Rose Cut Diamonds Two Color Pendant Made in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.35g, Silver:5.286g Diamond:0.97ct Size: 39X24 MM"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Silver Hexagon Filagree Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow & Silver Diamonds: 2 rose cut = 0.30cttw Color: Light Brown Clarity: SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ornate Pave Diamond Ring In Oxidized Silver Gold With Rose Cut Center Diamond
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold 3.3g Diamond 2.61ct US-6
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings. This
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Antique 1860s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 as
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold and silver pendant set with a rose-cut diamond, totaling approximately 0.60 ct – G
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Arrow Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.9 grams. Totally is diamond 2 ct. The diamond is has G-H
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1990s European Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.