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0.92 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. 0.12ctw old European cut accent diamonds rest on both sides of the upper shank of the ring. Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

3.34 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.34ct N/VS2 GIA certified Emerald cut diamond with 0.73ctw accent stones set in a handcrafted 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

3.32 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.32ct M/VS1 GIA certified old European cut diamond prong set in a handcrafted octagonal 18k yellow
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

3.01 Carat GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Mounted in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.01ct N/VS1 GIA certified Emerald cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold mounting. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

2.70 Carat GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.70ct I/VS2 GIA certified old European cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18k Yellow Gold mounting
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.21ctw GIA certified old European cut diamonds set in an 18k yellow gold ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.00ct M/VVS2 GIA certified old European cut diamond with 2.21ctw accent diamonds set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.02 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.02ctw M/VVS1 GIA certified Emerald cut diamond with 0.32ctw baguette accent diamonds set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.27 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18k Champagne Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.27ct Brown/VS old European cut diamond with 0.55ctw diamond accents set in a handcrafted 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.34 Carat GIA Certified Rose Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18K Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.34ctw M/VS1 GIA certified Rose cut diamond with 0.70ctw Kite accents set in a handcrafted three
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.39 Carat Vintage Cushion Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.39ct MN/VS vintage Cushion cut diamond with 0.06ctw diamond accents set in a handcrafted 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.03 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.03ctw J/I2 GIA certified Cushion cut diamond with 0.15ctw old European cut accent diamonds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.82 Carat GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.82ctw I/SI1 GIA certified old European cut diamond with 0.42ctw baguette diamond accents set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.13 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.13ctw O-P/VS1 GIA certified old European cut diamond with 0.53ctw Baguette cut diamond accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.68 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.68ctw N/SI2 GIA certified Oval cut diamond with 0.42ctw old European cut diamond accents along
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.24 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.24ctw L/VS2 GIA certified Emerald cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold setting. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.64 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.64ctw W-X/SI1 GIA certified Emerald cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold mounting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.74 Carat EGL Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Mounting
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.74ct J/VS1 EGL certified Emerald/Step cut diamond with 0.34ctw baguette accents set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.21 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.21ct K/VS1 GIA certified Emerald cut diamond with 0.46tw baguette accent diamonds set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

1.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with 0.16ctw accent diamonds. Ring is currently a size 6 and can be sized to fit.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat EGL Certified Old European Cut Diamond in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50ct I/VS2 EGL certified old European cut diamond with 0.75ctw diamond accents set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.96 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.96ct J/VS1 GIA certified old European cut diamond with 0.11ctw accent diamonds set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.44 Carat GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond Mounted in 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.44ct N/VS2 GIA certified old European cut diamond with 0.05ctw accent diamonds set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.47 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Champagne Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.47ctw I/VS1 GIA certified old European cut diamond with 0.69ctw old European cut diamond accents
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond With Sapphire Accents Set in a Platinum Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.45ct K/VS1 EGL certified old European cut diamond with 0.15ctw old European cut diamond accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mounting. This ring features 0.11ctw old European cut accent diamonds along the head and shank. Ring is
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20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

2.85 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.85ctw O-P/VS1 GIA certified old European cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.07 Carat GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.07ct M/VS2 GIA certified old European cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold mounting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.89 Carat Step Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.89ctw K/VVS1 GIA certified Hexagonal Step cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold and Silver Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.51ct H/VS Rose cut cut diamond set in a handcrafted two-tone 18k yellow gold and silver mounting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1.30ct EGL certified Old European cut diamond ring in an 18k Rose gold mounting
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.30ct M/VS2 EGL certified old European cut diamond with 0.70ctw french cut accents set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00ct K/SI1 GIA certified old European cut diamond with 0.46ctw french cut accent stones set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.59 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold And Platinum
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.59ctw J/VS1 EGL certified old European cut diamond with 0.30ctw old European cut diamond accents
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.25 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamonds Set in a Handcrafted Yellow Gold Silver Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.25ctw H-I/SI old Mine cut diamonds set in a handcrafted 18k yellow gold ring. Both diamonds are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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

1.66 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.66ct K/SI1 EGL certified Cushion cut diamond with 0.19ctw accent diamonds set in a handcrafted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Pear Shape Buckle Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.36ct H/I1 Pear shape diamond set in a platinum hand crafted "Single Stone" mounting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.39 Carat GIA Certified Cushion Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.39ct M/SI1 GIA certified vintage Cushion cut diamond with 0.10ctw accent diamonds set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.20 Carat GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.20ctw ST/VS2 GIA certified vintage Emerald cut diamond with 0.16ctw accent diamonds set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.28 Carat GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.28ct OP/VS1 GIA certified Emerald cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold mounting. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.01 N/VS1 GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Mounted in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.01ct N/VS1 GIA certified Emerald cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold setting. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.19 Carat GIA Certified Cushion Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.19ctw N/VS1 GIA certified Cushion cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold setting. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.91 Carat GIA Certified Pear Shaped Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.91ctw I/SI2 GIA certified Pear shaped diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold setting. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.99 Carat GIA Certified Rose Cut Diamonds Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.99ctw GIA certified Rose cut diamonds set in a handcrafted 18K oxidized yellow gold three stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.55 Carat GIA Certified Rose Cut Diamonds Set in an 18 Karat Oxidized Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.55ctw FGK/VVS1-VS2 GIA certified Rose cut diamonds set in a handcrafted 18K oxidized yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond in a Handcrafted 18k Gold Floral Design Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50ct K/VS1 EGL certified old European cut diamond with 0.05ctw accent diamonds set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.21 Carat GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.21ct N/SI2 GIA certified old European cut diamond with 0.18ctw diamond accents set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.92 Carat GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.92ct M/SI2 GIA certified old European cut diamond with 0.09ctw diamond accents set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.57 Carat GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.57ct F/I1 GIA certified old European cut diamond with 0.75ctw diamond accents set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.02 Carat GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.02ctw ST/VS2 GIA certified vintage Emerald cut diamond with 0.16ctw accent diamonds set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.04 Carat GIA Certified Lozenge Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.04ct ST/VVS1 GIA certified Lozenge cut diamond mounted in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold mounting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.53ct QR/VS2 GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond Set in an 18k Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.53ct QR/VS2 GIA certified old European cut diamond with 0.54ctw French cut accents set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.59 Carat EGL Certified Old European Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.59ct J/VS2 EGL certified old European cut diamond with 0.10ctw accent diamonds set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1.73 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Prong Set in an 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring.
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.73ctw O-P/VS1 EGL certified old European cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small Oval Cobblestone Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Approximately 2.50ctw old European, old Mine, Round Brilliant, Single cut and vintage Cushion cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.80 Carat N/SI1 GIA Certified Step Cut Diamond Mounted in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.80ct N/SI1 GIA certified portrait cut hexagon diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.32 Carat M/VS2 GIA Certified Pear Shaped Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.32ct M/VS2 GIA certified Pear shaped Brilliant cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.72 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Set in a Handcrafted 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.72ct S-T/VS1 GIA certified old European cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18k rose gold mounting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

2.02 Carat K/VS2 GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Set in an 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.02ct K/VS2 certified Emerald cut diamond with 0.54ctw baguette accents set in a handcrafted 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Single Diamond Engagement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact single diamond engagement ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a single diamond engagement ring 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A single diamond engagement ring from Single Stone, Tiffany Co. and Meghna Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and cushion cut alternatives. Finding a single diamond engagement ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 118 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Single Diamond Engagement Ring?

On average, a single diamond engagement ring at 1stDibs sells for $13,300, while they’re typically $288 on the low end and $236,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.