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14k White Gold 5 Row 1.25ctw Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 5 Row 1.25ctw Diamond Wedding Band This exquisite 1.25ctw Diamond Wedding Band is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

4.72 Carat Blue Zircon and Diamond Hand-Engraved Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliance characteristic of zircons, and is perfectly showcased in our handmade 18k yellow gold band ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Multi-Row Band Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.25 This bold multi-row band ring features a pattern of alternating princess-cut blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

George Sawyer Signed 18k Mokume Gani Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k gold ring. This magnificent and unique ring, made and signed by George Sawyer in 1995 is a half
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring 3.70 carat total weight 4.7mm in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
inquire about resizing). The band is 4.73 mm wide. Ring weighs 7 grams. High polished 18k White Gold BUY
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Row Black and White Pavé Diamond Cluster Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
ring, showcasing a dazzling interplay of black and white diamonds set in 14 karat white gold. Designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Repossi Diamond Love Script Ring Sz 6 Estate 18k Yellow Gold Band Signed Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Repossi Diamond 'Love' cursive script ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Round
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Sapphire and Round Diamond Multi-Row Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Elevate your collection with this exquisite sapphire and diamond band ring, crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.58 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hand-Engraved Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
handmade and exquisitely detailed setting. The wide band is comfortable to wear and so pretty, finished
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Double Halo Emerald Cut Diamond Multi Row Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 Stunningly sparkly rectangular shaped double diamond halo band ring with wide
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Multi-Row Rainbow Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This captivating multi-colored sapphire and diamond band ring is a vibrant and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 KT White Gold Cluster Fashion Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 14K Solid White gold. This five
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2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Maria Garcia Cassetti 18k Black Rhodium Band Ring, 0.32ct Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Maria Garcia Cassetti 18k black rhodium-plated band ring with enamel and brilliant cut diamond up
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2010s Dutch Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Multi Row Zig Zag Motif Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking wide band ring showcases a bold zig-zag design that immediately commands attention
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pinstripe Strength Diamond and Ruby Cigar Band Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Highly polished 14k yellow gold with 114 hand-set Brilliant Cut diamonds and Rubies set in a
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Eternity Band. The band is set with 16 round
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Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Half Band in 14k Yellow Gold 0.22 Carat Bezel and Prong Stackable Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Add a touch of flair to your ring stack with this beautiful diamond half-band. The interspersed
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Oval Natural Sapphire and Pave Diamond Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 Stunningly sparkly wide diamond band ring with a single breathtaking sapphire stone
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Multi Row Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.5 Stunningly sparkly sapphire and diamond band ring will fill your finger with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Spectrum Jewels 1.1 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 1.1 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring is composed of three parallel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Spectrum Jewels 1.1 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 1.1 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring is composed of three parallel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Square Emerald Cut Emerald and Multi-Row Round Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-row pave diamond ring is a true masterpiece. Crafted with utmost precision in 18 karat white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Wedding/Stacking Band
Located in Towson, MD
sparkling diamonds, perfect for use as a wedding band, stacking ring, or a meaningful May birthstone ring
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Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Mens Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Square Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yellow gold. The wide graduated band has a ridged design along the shank, adding to the sleek and
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Rich Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 2.81 Carats Wide Ring 14KWG LR52407W45SA LV
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
white gold and diamonds. Rich royal blue sparkles and dances with velvety deep blue in these
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1960s Two-Toned Openwork Leaf Band with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Circa 1960s Size 6
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Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Zig Zag Stacking Band Rings
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
Our Zig Zag Bands fit along the sides of our Zig Zag diamond band to create a wider look. They can
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vitolo 18K White Gold Diamond Mesh Band – Tessuti Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, total 0.82 ct Design: Handcrafted mesh-inspired lattice Style: Wide diamond eternity band Width: 11 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Fred of Paris Triple Arc Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous brand new Fred of Paris ring adorned with (.49ct) of finest round brilliant cut diamonds
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chain Link Diamond Stirrup Ring Stackable Band 14K Gold Y/White/Rose LR51248 LV
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
wide range of ring sizes (3-10 US) and your choice of yellow, white, or rose gold. Diamond total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

2.05 Ct SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Triple Row Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.05 Ct SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Triple Row Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold Gift Crafted in solid 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.99 Carat Total Oval Ruby and Pave Diamond Square Band Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold, beautiful diamond and ruby band ring is absolutely bursting with sparkle! Featuring a
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

2.45 Ct SI/HI Natural Diamond Laides Ring In 14K Solid White Gold Double Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 2.45Ct SI Clarity HI Color Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wide Band Ring features the two
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Pave Diamond Tiffany T Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Size 6
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Sleek and sophisticated diamond band ring from Tiffany & Co.. The popular Tiffany T
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.05 Ct SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Triple Row Band Ring 14k White Gold Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.05 Ct SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Triple Row Band Ring 14k White Gold Gift Crafted in solid 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Green Cabochon Tourmaline Wild Ring with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
textured band offsets the illustrious round diamonds and the glowing green tourmaline cabochon. The wide
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shaped Emerald and Round Diamond Halo Band Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 9.25 This elegant emerald ring, beautifully set in 18 karat yellow gold, is a striking
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Green Tourmaline Polychrome Enamel Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Scroll down for detailed specifications. This is a low profile, wide band style ring with a tapering
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1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Tiffany T True .99 Carat Total Pavé Diamond Band Ring in 18K Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This dazzling Tiffany T True diamond band ring is absolutely striking on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Spinner Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Spinner Ring. The ring features a white gold wide band with a smooth
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2010s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Crown Ring 1/4 Carat, 14k White or Yellow or Rose Gold, Stacking Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
karat white gold Complete Ring Weight: 2.5 grams Ring Size: 6.5 US Band Width: 4.2 mm wide at crown
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Square Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Multi-Row Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.75 Make a bold statement with this striking 14 karat white gold band ring, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Band 10g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's platinum and gold wedding band with diamonds and sapphires. Stamped Plat, 18k and tests 96
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Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victor Mayer Calima Ring 18k White Gold with 162 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Calima Ring 18k White Gold with 162 Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house
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2010s German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Messika 0.22Ctw Glam Azone 3 Row Diamond Band Ring 18K White Gold SZ 54 US 7
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful Messika Glam'Azone 3 row diamond wide band ring. This ring features
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2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.53 Cttw Sapphire and 0.23 Cttw Diamond 3 Rowed Band Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Clean lines are what this ring is all about! 23 white diamonds are edged in 44 beautiful blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Half-Band W Natural Diamonds 0.28 Carats Sizable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
A rose gold classic and timeless piece! This beautiful 14 karat rose gold, half-diamond band is an
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond White Gold Channel Set Eternity Band Size 8.25
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond white gold channel set eternity band, size 8.25 SPECIFICATIONS: DIAMONDS: Thirty-two
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1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Maillon Panthere Band by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 18K yellow gold Maillon Panthère band by Cartier embodies timeless elegance with a
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pinstripe Strength Diamond Cigar Band Skinny Ring with Mother of Pearl Inlay
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Highly polished 14k yellow gold with hand-set Brilliant Cut diamonds set in a pinstripe pattern
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2010s Band Rings

Leaf and Vine Diamond Ring .16 Carats in Rose Gold Stacking or Wedding Band LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous rose gold band has a perfect vine motif for the nature lover! Bezel set diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Messika 0.73Ctw Glam Azone 3 Row Diamond Band Ring 18K White Gold Size 53 US 6.5
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful Messika Glam'Azone 3 row diamond wide band ring. This ring features
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2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Messika 0.22Ctw Glam Azone 3 Row Diamond Band Ring 18K White Gold SZ 53 US 6.5
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful Messika Glam'Azone 3 row diamond wide band ring. This ring features
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Messika 0.22Cttw Glam Azone 3 Row Diamond Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 54 US 7
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful Messika Glam'Azone diamond wide band ring. This ring features a
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2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14K White Gold and Diamond Band Size 5.75 #13157
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This high set diamond band has 5 round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are approx. .15 carats in
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Swiss Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful white diamonds accent the top of this Swiss Made band that can be worn alone or also
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Swiss Made 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Band
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful white diamonds accent the top of this Swiss Made 18 karat rose gold band that can be worn
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Wide Gold Band Ring With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of wide gold band ring with diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. Our selection of items includes 22 vintage examples as well as 16 contemporary versions. 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 wide gold band ring with diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Georgios Collections Inc, Five Star Jewelry and Tiffany Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for round cut wide gold band ring with diamonds and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes antique cushion cut and baguette cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of wide gold band ring with diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Wide Gold Band Ring With Diamonds?

On average, wide gold band ring with diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $3,400, while they’re typically $799 on the low end and $13,800 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 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.