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Garrard White Gold Wings Classic Large Diamond Ring
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite 18k white gold diamond ring by Garrard from the Wings Classic collection. The ring
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21st Century and Contemporary English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds and Sapphire 18kt White Gold illusion Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
size of a ±2.50 carat emerald cut diamond. This white gold center is laid on a tile-like near invisible
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K Pave Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring 6.20cttw G Vs Size 7.25
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Very well made and expertly set pave diamond dome ring done in 18K white gold set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Oval-Cut Tsavorite Garnet and White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a 14k white gold. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Oval-Cut Tsavorite Garnet and White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features a 14k white gold. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Ring with Diamonds and Blue Sapphres
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
. A bouquet of vivid blue sapphires forms a central flower, nestled within pavé-set white diamonds
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Heavy 18k Yellow Gold Wave Ripple Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An incredibly gorgeous and unique cocktail ring done in 18K yellow and white gold, pave set with
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Blue Turquoise Black Onyx White Diamonds Pave Set 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
ring is accented by small round brilliant-cut diamonds set around the turquoise in a floral pattern
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3D Flower and Ribbon Diamond Pavé Ring with Silver White South Sea Pearl
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Radiate sophistication and luxury with this stunning silver white pearl ring in 18K white gold. At
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2010s Asian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Extravagant 18k Gold Ring Diamond Pavé and South Sea Pearl Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K Rose Gold Ring with Champagne colored Diamonds and South Sea Pearl. Set with 170 brownish
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2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Diamond and Ruby 18K White Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
square pavé setting. The 18k white gold shank is hallmarked to the interior with the 18ct fineness mark
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Early 2000s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ladies 18k White Gold Gia Certified Fancy Vivid Green-Yellow Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6 Width: 15.95mm tapering to 2.75mm Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Baroque South Sea Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
pavé ring centering a large Tahiti baroque grey pearl set between two white gold waves adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Triangle Motif Ring with Diamonds in 18k Polished White Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Pavé diamond ring with a central triangle motif It is a typical cocktail ring Handcrafted in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Cut Diamond Rose Gold Pave Halo Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Total Weight: 0.38 carats Color: G-I Clarity: VS-SI Ring Setting: Material
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Circles Ring White Brilliant, Cut Diamonds 0.79 Carat
Located in Bergamo, BG
Modern ring made of 18kt white gold with four pavé circles of natural white brilliant-cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.9ct Black White Diamond Iced-Out Snake Ring in 18K White Gold –Spiral Luxury
Located in Jaipur, RJ
snake ring is a masterpiece of haute couture jewelry. Handcrafted in lustrous 18K white gold, the design
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and 14k white gold set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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Vintage 1920s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

White Enamel Cocktail Ring with Oval Emarald Center and Diamonds 18kt Rose Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
White Enamel Cocktail Ring, with Oval cut Emerald Center surrounded by brilliant cut pave Diamonds
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2010s Greek Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Large White Tahitian Pearl w/ 2.04ctw Diamond Heavy Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 2.04ctw (exact) Material: 18K Solid White Gold Weight: 21.76 Grams Ring Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate PIPPO PEREZ 18K Pave Diamond Buckle Italian Cocktail Ring 6.96cttw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular cocktail ring done by Italian designer Pippo Perez. It has been crafted in 18k white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Antique Diamond and White Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.31 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold twist ring; part of our diverse
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Vintage 1920s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K London Topaz Pave Diamond Carved Onyx Deco Cocktail Ring 10.60ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An absolutely gorgeous cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold in a very Art Deco style. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Impressive 8.5 Carat Emerald and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring in 18K White Go
Located in Zurich, CH
white gold (fully hallmarked 750) weighing approximately 7 grams, the design features intricate prong
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White And Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in New York, NY
white gold with yellow gold prongs. This ring is an absolute one of a kind amazing piece. Total diamond
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18Kt White Gold Ring Fancy Yellow Heart Drop 0.50 ct White Diamonds 1.87 ct
Located in Bergamo, BG
Ring made of 18kt white gold with fancy yellow heart-cut diamond for ct .0.50 and natural white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14ct White Gold Opal and Diamond Dress Ring 4.70ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A luxurious opal and diamond dress ring crafted in 14ct white gold with a rhodium-plated finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage cultured pearl and 0.12 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail
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Vintage 1960s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black and White Diamond Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
double row of white diamonds also set along the top of the band. Set in sterling silver with an 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Estate 14K Cabochon Sapphire Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring 9.92cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful and impressive ring done in 14K white gold and centered with an approximately 8.36ct
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Ring White Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
) in a design of pavé set round diamonds (1.79 carats) with white gold accents. The diamonds are of top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Butterfly Fall Ring 4.95 Ct Diamonds in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Clarity: VS - I (Very Slightly Included - Included) Metal: 18K White Gold Metal Wt: 10.21 gms
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1950s Pearl and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 10k white gold. The pierced decorated, twist design
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold

1940s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The ring has a pierced
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Afarin Collection Pavé Dome Diamond 4.47 Carat TW 18 Karat White Gold Band
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Afarin Collection Pavé Dome Diamond 4.47 cts tw 18K White Gold Band. 118 Round Brilliant Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Double Clover Ring With Diamonds totaling 3.26ct
Located in New York, US
Make a bold yet graceful statement with this stunning 18K white gold cocktail ring, featuring a
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Light Green Beryl White and Brown Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design, one of a kind, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring, set with a drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Coral Ring 18K Gold Black Rodium
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-starting impact. Coral 6.98gm White Diamond 0.85ct Natts Diamond 1.72ct Diameter of ring :34X25mm
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Modernist 18kt yellow white Gold Ring with 3.50 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
in lustrous 18kt yellow and white gold and featuring a stunning pavé of round brilliant-cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.03 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Claris-A 18K White Gold Diamond Snail Ring – Animal Jewellery
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The Claris-A 18K White Gold Diamond Snail Ring is a refined example of sculptural jewelry, designed
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Ring B4092700
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k white gold diamond ring by Cartier from the Juste Un Clou collection. The ring is in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Cut Topaz Cocktail Ring (Approx. 9.00-Carats), 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
a design that feels both modern and enduring. Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring showcases a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, White Gold

14K White Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in New York, NY
-pave and Prong Product Gram Weight: 2.43 Grams Metal Type: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Cushion Shape Blue Topaz Halo Diamonds Pave 14K White Gold Unique Statement Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
This elegant multi-stone ring is crafted in a polished 14k white gold setting. It features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Silver

Iconic Whale Design White Gold Ring with Diamonds and Aquamarine
Located in Bergamo, BG
18K white gold ring features a charming whale design adorned with a stunning pavé of natural round-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard White Gold Happy Diamonds Ring 82/2902-1110
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k white gold Happy Diamonds ring by Chopard. The ring features a circular motif set to
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Blue Sapphire and 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 6
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire & 2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate Pave set Blue Sapphires Round
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

High Profile Pearl Cocktail Ring with Pavé Diamond Accents 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This high-set ring showcases a large white pearl that sits prominently above the band
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Band Ring with White Diamonds and Heliodor
Located in Bergamo, BG
radiant 3.97-carat Heliodor gemstone as its centerpiece, surrounded by a brilliant pavé of white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sophisticated 0.56ct Natural Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
18K white gold. Adorned with 56 round brilliant natural diamonds totaling 0.56ct, each stone is
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2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring 82/3839-1110
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k white gold amethyst and diamond ring by Chopard. The ring features a rose cut amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.67ctw Diamond Pave Carved Coral Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.67ctw Diamond Pave Carved Coral Ring This stunning Diamond Carved Coral Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18k Rose and White Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Butterfly ring in 18K White Gold & 18K Rose Gold Total Carat Weight Of Pave: 1.46ct Carat weight
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified.
Located in New York, NY
total of 1.52 carats of diamonds, with 17 white and 29 yellow accent stones carefully pavé-set to create
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Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double White Golden Yellow South Seawater Pearl Diamond Pave 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
14 Yellow Karat Gold Natural South Sea Pearls & Genuine Diamonds AAA Quality Pearls 0.50 CTW
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14...

Ring Certified Madagascar Sapphire Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
embodies the refinement of the Art Deco style. This stunning 18k white gold ring is the result of
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2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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White Diamond Pave White Gold Cocktail Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate white diamond pave white gold cocktail ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 119 vintage or 397 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect white diamond pave white gold cocktail ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing white diamond pave white gold cocktail ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Karolin Studio and Joke Quick each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a white diamond pave white gold cocktail ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 137 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a White Diamond Pave White Gold Cocktail Ring?

On average, a white diamond pave white gold cocktail ring at 1stDibs sells for $5,394, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $4,824,813 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.  

Finding the Right Cocktail-rings for You

A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.

Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.

Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.

Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.

During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.

So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic

Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.

These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.