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1 Ct Mens Diamond Solitaire Ring

Portuguese Romantic Era  (1830-188) Rose cut Diamond Men Ring
Portuguese Romantic Era  (1830-188) Rose cut Diamond Men Ring

Portuguese Romantic Era (1830-188) Rose cut Diamond Men Ring

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Early Victorian Era Rose cut Diamond Men Ring (1837-1860) Antique Victorian Era Diamond Men’s Ring

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Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Romantic Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.25 CT Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Signet Ring
0.25 CT Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Signet Ring

0.25 CT Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Signet Ring

By Hasbani Diamonds

Located in London, GB

0.25 Round Brilliant White Diamond Men's Signet Style ring is set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Size UK

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2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

14.98 Carat Light Blue Aqua Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
14.98 Carat Light Blue Aqua Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

14.98 Carat Light Blue Aqua Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Engagement Rings, Cocktail Rings, Diamond Rings, Sapphire Rings, Wedding Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding

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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy 41.28 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
Peter Suchy 41.28 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring

Peter Suchy 41.28 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

, Cocktail Rings, Diamond Rings, Sapphire Rings, Wedding Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding bands, Men’s Wedding

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy 1.01 Carat Oval Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum Ring
Peter Suchy 1.01 Carat Oval Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum Ring

Peter Suchy 1.01 Carat Oval Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Engagement Rings, Cocktail Rings, Diamond Rings, Sapphire Rings, Wedding Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Diamond Halo Ballerina Engagement Ring
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Diamond Halo Ballerina Engagement Ring

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Diamond Halo Ballerina Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

, Diamond Rings, Sapphire Rings, Wedding Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding bands, Men’s Wedding Bands and so

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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond

Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat Round Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat Round Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat Round Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding bands, Men’s Wedding Bands and so much more. All items can be viewed in

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 23.19 Carat Oval Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
GIA Certified 23.19 Carat Oval Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

GIA Certified 23.19 Carat Oval Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

, Sapphire Rings, Wedding Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding bands, Men’s Wedding Bands and so much more. All

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Mid-20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Brown Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Natural Brown Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring

Natural Brown Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

, Sapphire Rings, Wedding Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding bands, Men’s Wedding Bands and so much more. All

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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.63 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Halo White Gold Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 1.63 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Halo White Gold Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 1.63 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Halo White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

, Cocktail Rings, Diamond Rings, Sapphire Rings, Wedding Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding bands, Men’s Wedding

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

EGL Certified .58 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
EGL Certified .58 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring

EGL Certified .58 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

, Sapphire Rings, Wedding Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding bands, Men’s Wedding Bands, Art Deco Rings, Vintage

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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

GIA 2.53 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow White Gold Engagement Ring
GIA 2.53 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow White Gold Engagement Ring

GIA 2.53 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Engagement Rings, Cocktail Rings, Diamond Rings, Sapphire Rings, Wedding Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding

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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 4.80 carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 4.80 carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 4.80 carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Rings, Wedding Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding bands, Men’s Wedding Bands and so much more. All items

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18.5 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
18.5 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

18.5 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding bands, Men’s Wedding Bands and so much more. All items can be viewed in

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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace

GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Engagement Rings, Cocktail Rings, Diamond Rings, Sapphire Rings, Wedding Rings, Solitaire Rings, Wedding

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Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

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Antique Solitaire Diamond Men's Ring
Antique Solitaire Diamond Men's Ring

Antique Solitaire Diamond Men's Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

features a sparkling old cushion cut diamond (5.5 x 5.45 x 3.3 mm, approximately 0.76 ct, H color, VS1

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique 1 Carat Diamond Gold Men's Ring
Antique 1 Carat Diamond Gold Men's Ring

Antique 1 Carat Diamond Gold Men's Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890 The ring features a sparkling bright white old cushion cut diamond (6.3 x 6 x 3.65 ct

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique Russian 1 Carat Diamond Gold Men's Ring
Antique Russian 1 Carat Diamond Gold Men's Ring

Antique Russian 1 Carat Diamond Gold Men's Ring

By 2nd Jeweller Artel

Located in Chicago, IL

chased with neo-classical style floral designs, features a 1.14 ct old European cut diamond (G color, SI1

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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique High Polish Gold 1 Carat Diamond Men’s Gypsy Ring
Antique High Polish Gold 1 Carat Diamond Men’s Gypsy Ring

Antique High Polish Gold 1 Carat Diamond Men’s Gypsy Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1915 A high polish 14K yellow gold men’s gypsy ring is set with a sparkling antique

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Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique 1910s 2.28 Carat Diamond and 18 k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Antique 1910s 2.28 Carat Diamond and 18 k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring

Antique 1910s 2.28 Carat Diamond and 18 k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning antique 2.28 carat diamond and 18 carat yellow gold men's solitaire ring; part of our

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian 1 Carat Diamond Gold Men's Ring
Antique Russian 1 Carat Diamond Gold Men's Ring

Antique Russian 1 Carat Diamond Gold Men's Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Made in Moscow between 1889 and 1898 The 14K ring features a sparkling 1.12 ct old European cut

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Certified, Massive Men's Ring with 1.15 Carat Solitaire Diamond, 18 Karat Gold
Certified, Massive Men's Ring with 1.15 Carat Solitaire Diamond, 18 Karat Gold

Certified, Massive Men's Ring with 1.15 Carat Solitaire Diamond, 18 Karat Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

Certified, massive faceted men's ring with 1.15 ct solitaire diamond. 18 carat white gold. About

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20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unisex Men Ring natural 1ct Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 8.5 / 8gr.
Unisex Men Ring natural 1ct Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 8.5 / 8gr.

Unisex Men Ring natural 1ct Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 8.5 / 8gr.

Located in SE

color of medium intensity, oval cut 7 x 5 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 1 ct. Inclusions and flaws visible under

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20th Century European Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1960 Men Unisex Ring Green Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø US 7.5 / 5.2 gr
1960 Men Unisex Ring Green Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø US 7.5 / 5.2 gr

1960 Men Unisex Ring Green Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø US 7.5 / 5.2 gr

Located in SE

Ring for Men or Women in solid 18K Yellow /Yellow Gold with bezel set polished cabochon of natural

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

1.23 ct Natural Fancy Deep Yellow Brown Diamond Men Ring, No Reserve Price
1.23 ct Natural Fancy Deep Yellow Brown Diamond Men Ring, No Reserve Price

1.23 ct Natural Fancy Deep Yellow Brown Diamond Men Ring, No Reserve Price

By House of R&D

Located in Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District

Ring set with 1.23ct Natural Fancy Deep Yellow Brown Diamond. Color Grading: Natural Fancy Deep Yellow

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2010s Israeli Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carl Bucherer Emerald Cut Diamond Rose Gold Gents Men’s Ring
Carl Bucherer Emerald Cut Diamond Rose Gold Gents Men’s Ring

Carl Bucherer Emerald Cut Diamond Rose Gold Gents Men’s Ring

By Bucherer

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

Carl Bucherer Diamond Rose Gold Men’s Ring 18k rose gold, emerald cut diamond (0.6 carat, colour F

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20th Century Swiss Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

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By SCARSELLI

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Oval Sapphires South Sea Pearls Dangle Drop Earrings 3 Carats 18K White Gold
Oval Sapphires South Sea Pearls Dangle Drop Earrings 3 Carats 18K White Gold

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By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

18K White gold drop earrings featuring 6 oval Sapphires weighing 3.00 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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

Colombian green emerald eternity ring platinum
Colombian green emerald eternity ring platinum

Colombian green emerald eternity ring platinum

Located in London, GB

This stunning Colombian green emerald eternity band ring features five vibrant green emerald gemstones set in a sleek platinum band. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any out...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

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Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch

Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

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1990s French Modernist Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel of the Morning Plique a Jour Enamel Ring
Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel of the Morning Plique a Jour Enamel Ring

Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel of the Morning Plique a Jour Enamel Ring

By Masriera

Located in Troy, MI

Masriera is a company world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau reproductions. This 18kt yellow gold Angel Of The Morning ring with “plique-à-jour” and “basse taill...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond and Moonstone 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring
Art Deco Diamond and Moonstone 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring

Art Deco Diamond and Moonstone 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Stunning Art Deco diamond and Moonstone ring. This ring is modelled in 18 carat gold and the stones set in platinum. The diamonds total approx 48pts. Ring Size: K or 5 1/4 Height O...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

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Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 8.50 Ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Men's Ring
GIA Certified 8.50 Ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Men's Ring

GIA Certified 8.50 Ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Men's Ring

Located in New York, NY

GIA Certified 8.50 ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring 8.50 fancy yellowish brown round cut center diamond set in 18k gold hexagon motif band. Ring Size: 5.75 R...

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2010s American Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

BOUCHERON PARIS 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Link Bracelet 1970s Vintage
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Vintage 1970s French Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
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Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's

Located in New York, NY

Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Antique Emerald Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Emerald Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Antique Emerald Gold Cross Pendant. Securely Hand set with 11 Green Emeralds, weighing approx. 1.00tcw. Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The Cross m...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Natural Turquoise Plain Drops Stud Earrings

Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Natural Turquoise Plain Drops Stud Earrings

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Plain Natural...

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2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings

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Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

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By Roman Malakov

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian yellow gold ring with blue enamel and 0.9 ct old mine cut diamond
Victorian yellow gold ring with blue enamel and 0.9 ct old mine cut diamond

Victorian yellow gold ring with blue enamel and 0.9 ct old mine cut diamond

Located in PARIS, FR

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 2gr
Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 2gr

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 2gr

Located in SE

A Ring from 1920s -1930s decorated with natural emerald cut Emerald 4.75 mm x 3.75 mm x 2.1 mm deep ca. 0.4 ct with natural internal flaws and inclusions. Emerald is accented with si...

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
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Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic Art Deco ring. Elegant, timeless and feminine, the ring is a great addition to your jewelry collection. It can also make a beautiful non-traditional engagement ring. Made of ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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1 Ct Mens Diamond Solitaire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1 ct mens diamond solitaire ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver, gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 15 vintage editions and 15 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 1 ct mens diamond solitaire ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 1 ct mens diamond solitaire ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hasbani Diamonds are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and princess cut alternatives. When shopping for a 1 ct mens diamond solitaire ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a 1 Ct Mens Diamond Solitaire Ring?

The price for a 1 ct mens diamond solitaire ring starts at $132 and tops out at $8,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,375.

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.