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Natural 0.69cts Blue Sapphire 0.26cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE SAPPHIRE gemstone set
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.25cts Blue Sapphire 0.14cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 2.05cts Pink Sapphire 0.53cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Weight: 0.53 ✦ Diamond Clarity : VSI ✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent - Very Good METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 18K
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.97cts Pink Sapphire 0.46cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Clarity : VSI ✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent - Very Good ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.50 Carats METAL DETAILS
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

2.64 Carat Antique Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Old Mine Cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.10 carats set in an elegant platinum and 18K yellow
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural 1.48cts Pink Sapphire 0.48cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
and wedding ring. Pink sapphire heart diamond heart open ring gold Natural heart shape pink sapphire
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.00cts Pink Sapphire 0.18cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Cut : Excellent - Very Good METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 18K Gold ✦ Metal Color : Yellow / White / Rose
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 3.84cts Pink Sapphire 0.21cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Cut : Excellent Very Good ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.21 Carats METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 18K Gold ✦ Metal
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 8.04 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
& diamond halo ring. Details:  ✔ Item Type: Ring ✔ Metal: 18k Yellow & White Gold ) ✔ Weight: 10.89
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

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

Natural 1.07cts Blue Sapphire 0.21cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Octagon cut ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.31 cts Zambian emerald 0.14 cts diamond ring 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald cut emerald thin diamond ring gold Natural emerald cut emerald prong set diamond ring gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 0.35 cts Peridot 0.14 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Peridot diamond ring gold Natural Peridot gemstone emerald cut diamond ring gold Mini green
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold

Natural 5.50 cts emerald 0.75 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Real emerald octagon diamond eternity band ring gold Natural emerald cut emerald diamond ring gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 0.97 cts ruby 0.46 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby dot and dash ring gold Natural baguette cut ruby diamond ring gold Ruby eternity band ring
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Natural 0.37 cts red sapphire 0.14 cts diamond ring 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Red sapphire diamond ring gold Natural red sapphire emerald cut prong set diamond ring gold Mini
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

4.30ct Diamond and Ruby Vintage Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Type: Natural Certification: Yes Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 1.13cts Blue Topaz 0.20cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE TOPAZ
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Natural 1.83 cts emerald 0.46 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald cut emerald heart diamond ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Emerald ✦ Gemstone Type
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural 0.83cts rainbow sapphire 0.08 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire personalised name letter signet ring gold Natural sapphire diamond initial letter
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.07cts Pink Sapphire 0.28cts Diamond Heart Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: 1.10mm ✦ Diamond Color : F-G ✦ Diamond Clarity : VSI ✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent - Very Good METAL DETAILS
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Brown Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural 2.00ct Asscher cut brown and yellow diamond halo engagement ring. The diamond is accented
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Natural 0.71cts Emerald, 1.02cts Ruby 0.76cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
✦ Diamond Size : 4 mm ✦ Diamond Color : F-G ✦ Diamond Clarity : Slightly included ✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural 2.29 cts pink sapphire 0.81 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire asscher cut with diamond vintage ring gold Natural pink sapphire asscher cut flush
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.71 cts pink sapphire 1.11 cts diamond ring 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire emerald cut diamond pave ring gold Natural octagon pink sapphire diamond ring gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.69cts blue sapphire 0.26 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Real blue sapphire ring 14k gold Natural 0.69CT emerald cut blue sapphire pear diamond toi et moi
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 2.91 cts ruby with 0.32 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Real ruby diamond emerald cut eternity band ring gold Natural octagon cut ruby with diamond ring
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural 0.34cts Aquamarine 0.12cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Color : FG ✦ Diamond Clarity : VSI ✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.12 Carats METAL
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Natural 4.15 cts ctrainbow sapphire 0.36 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire octagon diamond band ring gold Natural rainbow ombre sapphire diamond ring gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 4.55 Carat Green Emerald Baguette Diamond Platinum Yellow Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic Platinum and 18k Yellow gold ring features a 4.55 Carat Asscher cut shaped vibrant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural 8.53 cts rainbow sapphire 0.31 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire pear shape eternity band ring 14K gold Natural rainbow sapphire diamond ring gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 0.23 cts Zambian emerald 0.49 cts diamond heart ring 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Real emerald heart shape ring 14K gold Natural 1.20ct big emerald heart diamond ring gold Emerald
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural 7.30cts Ruby 0.72cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Ruby, 14k Gold

Natural 6.29 cts rainbow sapphire 0.62 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band Octagon cut STONE DETAILS : ✦ Stone: Rainbow
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 4.21 cts rainbow sapphire 0.68 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Oval Cut Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band in 14K/18K Gold STONE DETAILS
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.20ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
emerald is sat, cut in an unusual asscher cut shape and rub over set into 18 carat yellow gold
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.24 Carat Total Yellow White Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable wedding band ring, featuring a 0.28 carat Asscher cut diamond center stone. Flanked
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

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

Natural 1.24cts Pink Sapphire Heart-shaped 1.10cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Clarity : VSI ✦ Diamond Cut : Tappred Baguette ✦ Diamond Weight : 1.10 Carats METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.07 cts blue sapphire 0.21 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire emerald cut diamond gypsy ring gold Natural blue sapphire flush set ring with pear
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rare Kashmir GIA 3.97cts Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
treatments with Diamond Halo, is a special piece, Hand Crafted in solid Platinum with 18K yellow gold prongs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural 0.35 cts pink sapphire 1.41 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire emerald cut diamond pave ring gold Natural octagon pink sapphire diamond ring gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald 0.70 ct, Diamonds 1.60 ct. Contemporary Band Ring.18 Kt Gold. Made Italy
Located in Rome, IT
diamonds weighing a total of 1.60 ct. The ring is in 18 Kt yellow gold, its manufacture is Italian. Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

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

Natural 1.87 cts pink sapphire 0.55 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire emerald cut diamond ring gold Natural 1.50CT cushion pink sapphire 0.98CT emerald
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

7.73 Carat Certified Fine Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18K Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Stunning Extra Fine Natural Colombia Emerald, Diamond and 18K white Gold handmade Engagement Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Natural 0.48 cts pink sapphire 0.10 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
mine cut diamond Vintage style big ring GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 3.99 cts blue sapphire 0.43 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire cushion cut half eternity band ring Natural ceylon blue sapphire diamond ring gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.80 cts pink sapphire 0.65 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire pear cut diamond ring gold Natural pink sapphire pear diamond vintage ring gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 8.19 cts rainbow sapphire 0.59 cts diamond band ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire emerald cut eternity band ring gold Natural rainbow sapphire diamond eternity
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.60 cts pink sapphire 0.30 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire diamond princess cut ring gold Natural 3x3MM 1.50cts pink sapphire diamond ring gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 6.29 cts multi sapphire with 1.13 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire princess cut diamond big ring gold Natural multi sapphire with diamond ring gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.07 cts pink Sapphire 0.23 cts diamonds ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire heart ring 14K gold Natural pink Sapphire heart ring with diamonds Pink heart
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 2.66cts Multi-sapphire 0.08cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
rainbow name ring gold Emerald cut ring band STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone: Rainbow Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 1.48 cts pink sapphire 048 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire heart diamond heart open ring gold Natural 1.0CT heart shape pink sapphire diamond
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 4.15cts multi-sapphire 0.36cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
a diamond. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 0.78 cts Zambian emerald 0.09 cts diamond heart ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Heart emerald diamond gypsy ring gold Natural emerald heart dome diamond heart gypsy ring gold
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural 6.29cts Multi-sapphire 1.13cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
✦ Diamond Clarity : Slightly included ✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent ✦ Diamond Weight : 1.13 Carats METAL
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 6.09cts multi-Sapphire 0.75cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
a diamond. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 3.53cts Multi-sapphire 0.15cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
a diamond. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a
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2010s Indian Band Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold

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Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact yellow asscher cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 7 vintage editions and 45 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect yellow asscher cut diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic yellow asscher cut diamond ring over the years, but those made by Single Stone, Roman Malakov and David Gross Group are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a asscher cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and emerald cut alternatives. Most of our yellow asscher cut diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Ring?

On average, a yellow asscher cut diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $26,000, while they’re typically $418 on the low end and $585,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Questions About Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Asscher cut diamond ring is one that has a central stone with a square shape and a stepped cut. Its high crown and deep pavilion give the diamond a brilliant sparkling appearance. Shop a variety of Asscher cut diamond gemstone rings on 1stDibs.