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French 1940s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum dog head hallmark. Sublime tank ring
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

Peridot and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Bezel Ring, 7.88 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18k yellow gold handmade ring features a luscious grass-green peridot weighing 7.88 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

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

Fatima Hand, Hamsa 14k gold ring with tanzanite
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
the center and diamonds. Protection Ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size Central
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2010s Turkish Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

18K Gold 0.19 Carat Diamond Halo Om Hindu Religious Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The handcrafted Halo OM diamond ring is a perfect everyday wear ring to bring inner peace and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

14K Gold 0.19 Carat Diamond Halo Om Hindu Religious Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The handcrafted Halo OM diamond ring is a perfect everyday wear ring to bring inner peace and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Square Cut Emerald and Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Square Cut Emerald and Diamond Men's Ring This stunning Emerald Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

French 1940s Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
ring in gold, it is decorated on its top with a line of 4 beautiful rose-cut diamonds of round and oval
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

French 1940s 3 Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum dog's head hallmark. Massive
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

1940s Synthetic Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This asymmetrical tank ring features a scrolled design and is set at
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

Tanzanite and Diamond Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Ring, 6.09 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring was handmade in 18k yellow gold, with a handsomely tailored bezel that has been finished with an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

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

New York Diamond Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
"Dainty Collection" Introducing our Diamond Lace Knot Ring in 18K White Gold. It features a knot
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1950s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. The top of this tank ring is asymmetrical, set on
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

French 1940s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum, own and grotesque hallmarks. Splendid tank ring, it is
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Trillion Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
velvet finished background. The ring features 3 Brilliant Cut White Diamonds with a total weight of 0.07
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

19th Century Dendrite Agate Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, and silver, owl hallmark. Rare and elegant antique rose gold ring, its
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18k Gold diamond tank ring - family heirloom - Art Deco, Antique engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely small Rose Cut diamond ring. This Tank ring is made in 18 karat Yellow gold
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LAKE Customizable Diamond Initials Ring for Her 18 Karat Gold Made in Italy
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold Ring 18 K Ring L Ring A Ring K Ring E Also possible to make as a Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

1950s French 1.45 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive diamond signet style ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings. The
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Vintage 1950s French Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Designer 18k Quartz Rhodolite Diamonds Rose Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 18 K Diamond 0,73 ct Quartz Rhodolite Weight 10.8 grams Different Sizes Available
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2010s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Rhodolite, Rose Gold

Mario Buccellati Vintage Diamond Aquamarine 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Vintage Buccellati cocktail ring features a step-cut aquamarine set in yellow gold, framed by
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bespoke Customizable Diamond Initials Ring For Her 18 Karat Gold Made in Italy
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
stones: white, black, brown diamonds, sapphires, rubies -yellow/rose/white gold Collection REMEMBER ME
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Trillion Shape Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 9.92 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sides of the ring. The 18k yellow gold band is set with round, brilliant-cut diamonds for an added touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

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

French 1940s Ruby Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Patriotic Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Geometric, this tank ring is set on its top of
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Lucea New York Diamond Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
"Dainty Collection" Introducing Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold. This Diamond Ring in 18K white gold
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k yellow gold tank ring - authentic rose cut diamond - big estate bow ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky Rose Cut diamond ring. This Tank ring is made in 18 karat Yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gia Certified 1.27ct Horse Modified Brilliant L SI1 Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with our stunning 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Ring, a true masterpiece that
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Diamond Blood Red Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This beautiful men's or woman's S. Georgios ring is crafted from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Head Diamond Multi-Color Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lionhead diamond Ring is decorated with Byzantine-era
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

The Aphrodite Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Aphrodite Diamond Ring This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored
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2010s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

8.16 Carat Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring, Hand-Engraved 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade 18k yellow gold ring features a beautiful 8.16 carat, cushion cut chrysoberyl with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Jade Ring with Diamonds Certified Untreated, New Unworn Size 9.5
Located in Northampton, MA
impressive focal point of this 18K white gold circa 1990s -though never worn- jade saddle ring. The luminous
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1990s Chinese Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Lions Head Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios unique designer Lion Band Ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all handmade with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald...

18kt Gold Ring 14.5ct Burmese Star Nh Sapphire Diamonds, Estate Sultan of Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold Ring With 14.5ct Star Sapphire & Diamonds ,Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos
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20th Century European Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold Gold GR: 1.28GR Total CTW: 0.16ct Natural Diamond Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color SI
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2010s European Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden Beryl and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 2.76 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set with brilliant white diamonds adorning the lovely textured band. This gold on gold toned ring goes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.77ct Colombia Emerald And Natural Diamond Ring, Solid 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in Fatih, 34
Size 7 US, Yellow Gold we can adjust it between 5-10 us ring size Made to Order Gold Kt: 14K
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2010s European Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx and Diamond Halo Men s Band 14K Yellow Gold .25 Carat Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This black onyx and diamond man's ring is stunning piece has a genuine black onyx gemstone set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold Gold GR: 1.28GR Total CTW: 0.16ct Natural Diamond Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color SI
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2010s European Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow golden Diamond Retro tank ring
Located in Uccle, BE
bold and sophisticated ring perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the era. Yellow gold 18 Karat and
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified, 0.25ct Fancy Light Purplish Pink Cushion Cut Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Weight: 2.79 grams, 18k white gold Total Weight: 2.94 grams This ladies' diamond ring is the epitome of
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Silver Roma Coin Ring w/ Diamonds
Located in Arcadia, CA
18-karat yellow gold Decorate with full around of white diamonds Ancient, authentic Rome mint
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2010s Signet Rings

GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Emerald Cut E Color VVS1 Diamond Gipsy Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant solitaire engagement ring showcases a 2.01 carat emerald cut diamond set in a classic
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2010s Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

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

18k Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring with a reproduction of a Roman Solidus
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Ancient Roman Style Gold Coin Ring in 18k or 14k white and yellow gold, made in Italy. Discover the
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1945 Art Deco Ring natural Diamond 6ct Onyx solid 14K 585 Gold Ø5US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco styled Ring in solid 585 Yellow Gold decorated with bezel set natural old European cut
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified, 0.36ct Fancy Light Purplish Pink Cushion Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Fancy Light Purplish Pink Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Experience the unparalleled
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

French Antique 18K Toi et Moi ring - love ring - rose cut diamonds - engagement
Located in Antwerp, BE
This extraordinary French ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and finished with white rhodium
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Toi et Moi ring - love ring - natural rose cut diamonds - engagement
Located in Antwerp, BE
This extraordinary French ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and finished with white rhodium
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

2.69tcw 14K Oval Natural Emerald Cabochon Diamond Star Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Signet rings are very prominent in politics as masculine rings, throughout history. This 14k gold
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2010s Zambian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Caviar Diamond Band Set Ring, by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Unisex 18k yellow gold caviar set band Ring. Medium size black and white pave diamonds with diamond
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2010s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.50 Ct. Diamond Twisted 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
KT gold centred by a cluster of Diamond Weight is 11.8 grams Set with a selection of old European cut
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage .70 Ct Diamond Coiled Snake 18 Kt ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cultures This beautiful vintage coiled snake Diamond ring is 1920 ca, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate 13.40 Ct Star Sapphire Diamond Gent 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful estate Gent ring is 1945/50 ca. Individually hand crafted of solid 18 KT white gold
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Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mid century 1.65 CT G VVS Diamond 18 Kt Unisex Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb mid century ring is 1950 ca Substantially hand crafted of solid 18 Kt white gold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold filled Lab Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Ring
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
multifaceted as you are. Order your 18K Gold Filled Gemstone Ring today and carry a rainbow of elegance
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

920 Carat Rough Natural Sapphires and 18 kt Gold Yvel Necklace, Bracelet, Ring
By Yvel
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt Yellow Gold & 920 Ct. Rough Natural Sapphires Yvel Necklace, Bracelet, Ring Amazing
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Masquerade Ring Concealing a Lover’s Inscription. Western Europe, circa 1760.
Located in London, GB
. Materials: High-carat gold, silver, enamel, diamonds, ruby. This characterful masquerade ring is finely
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Antique 18th Century Signet Rings

OMEGA white gold and diamond signet ring
By Omega
Located in PARIS, FR
OMEGA white gold diamond ring OMEGA - "My choice" ring in 18k gold (750°/°°) composed of an open
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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White Gold Signet Rings With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of white gold signet rings with diamonds available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 5 vintage versions or 18 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of white gold signet rings with diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by FANCS V by Simona Elia, Coomi and Marlo Laz are consistently popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and baguette cut white gold signet rings with diamonds for sale. Most of our white gold signet rings with diamonds for sale are for women, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are White Gold Signet Rings With Diamonds?

Prices for white gold signet rings with diamonds start at $756 and top out at $25,934 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,495.

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 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.