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Antique 17th-18th Century Diamond Laça Bow Cross Pendant Brooch Portuguese Gold
Antique 17th-18th Century Diamond Laça Bow Cross Pendant Brooch Portuguese Gold

Antique 17th-18th Century Diamond Laça Bow Cross Pendant Brooch Portuguese Gold

Located in Lisbon, PT

An important late 17th to early 18th century diamond “laça” pendant-brooch, Portuguese, in 19.2kt yellow gold, set throughout with rose-cut and lasque diamonds in closed-back collet ...

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Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Flower Brooch
18th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Flower Brooch

18th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Flower Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat rose gold and silver. A lovely antique brooch representing a blooming flower with a large pear-shaped rose-cut diamond at its heart, and rose-cut diamonds at the p...

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Antique 18th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese
Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese

Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Museum-quality 18th century rose-cut diamond ‘princess style’ pendeloque pendant earrings in rose gold, Portugal.

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant
18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant

18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman marble Bocca della Verita, the Mouth of Truth.

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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Diamond Solitaire Ring, White and Black Enamel, 18th Century
Antique Georgian Diamond Solitaire Ring, White and Black Enamel, 18th Century

Antique Georgian Diamond Solitaire Ring, White and Black Enamel, 18th Century

Located in NEWARK, GB

You cannot help but be enchanted by this superb antique mid 18th century Diamond solitaire ring. A beautifully crafted piece with elements of the Rococo revival style, the scrolling...

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Antique 18th Century British Rococo Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese
Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese

Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Museum-quality antique late 17th/early 18th century diamond and yellow gold Baroque “sequilé” earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese, with hallmarks from the period and ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Giardinetti ring, European, circa 18th century.
Diamond Giardinetti ring, European, circa 18th century.

Diamond Giardinetti ring, European, circa 18th century.

Located in London, GB

Tested rose gold with silver settings, circa 18th century, accompanied by antique box. This is a very fine example of a diamond giardinetti ring, dating to the 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Rare Antique 18th Century Portuguese Sequilé Diamonds Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Rare Antique 18th Century Portuguese Sequilé Diamonds Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Rare Antique 18th Century Portuguese Sequilé Diamonds Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Lisbon, PT

Rare Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Sequilé Drop Earrings, Yellow Gold with Rose-Cut Diamonds.

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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Early 18th Century Rococo Diamond Cross Necklace
Early 18th Century Rococo Diamond Cross Necklace

Early 18th Century Rococo Diamond Cross Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

The necklace is adorned with early rose cut diamonds in naturally irregular forms – gems that, in the 18th century, were still regarded as rare, exotic, and exceptionally valuable.

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Antique Early 18th Century Rococo Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring
Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring

Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Product Details: Item #: R-20600 Country: Probably England Circa: 1900 Size: 8.25 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information) Materials: 5 old Europe...

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Georgian Rare Heart Motif Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring
Antique 18th Century Georgian Rare Heart Motif Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring

Antique 18th Century Georgian Rare Heart Motif Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

The band with attractive naturalistic foliate design. The diamonds are set in silver on a closed gold backing, as consistent with Georgian pieces from the late 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rare 18th Century Georgian Diamond Gold, Silver Scarlet Pimpernel Pendant Brooch
Rare 18th Century Georgian Diamond Gold, Silver Scarlet Pimpernel Pendant Brooch

Rare 18th Century Georgian Diamond Gold, Silver Scarlet Pimpernel Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary museum quality 18th Century Georgian 3 TCW diamond, silver topped rose gold transformable pendant brooch of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a flower synonymous of England, chiva...

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

18th Century Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
18th Century Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet

18th Century Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

This refined 18th-century bracelet features two graduating pear-shaped Burmese rubies, both certified no-heat by AGL, framed by halos of old mine-cut diamonds and joined by delicate ...

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Antique 18th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

18th Century Indian Gold, Diamond & Enamel Bazuband (Armband)
18th Century Indian Gold, Diamond & Enamel Bazuband (Armband)

18th Century Indian Gold, Diamond & Enamel Bazuband (Armband)

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

An exceptional and rare 18th-century Indian bazuband (armband) crafted circa 1775.

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Antique 18th Century Indian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique 18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Rose Gold Trilobed Cross
Antique 18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Rose Gold Trilobed Cross

Antique 18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Rose Gold Trilobed Cross

Located in New York, NY

Fine elegant late 18th century Georgian rose cut diamond 14K rose gold trilobed cross.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18th/19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds Devant de Corsage Silver Portuguese
Antique 18th/19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds Devant de Corsage Silver Portuguese

Antique 18th/19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds Devant de Corsage Silver Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique Late 18th / 19th Century rose-cut diamond devant de corsage or stomacher in closed-back silver, Portugal.

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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

18th Century Gold and Diamond 3 Stone Ring
18th Century Gold and Diamond 3 Stone Ring

18th Century Gold and Diamond 3 Stone Ring

Located in Miami, FL

18th Century 0.33ct Diamond Ring. The ring is stamped 1733 for the year it was produced and 583 as the purity of gold used to make the ring.

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Antique 18th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 18K Gold and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Antique 18K Gold and Diamond Five Stone Ring

Antique 18K Gold and Diamond Five Stone Ring

Located in New York, NY

Product Details: Item #: R-21287 Country: most likely England Circa: 1900 Size: 6.5 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information) Materials: 5 old Euro...

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Early 20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English 18K Gold and Five Stone Diamond Ring
Antique English 18K Gold and Five Stone Diamond Ring

Antique English 18K Gold and Five Stone Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Product Details: Item #: R-21289 Country: England Circa: 1893 Size: 7.25 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information) Materials: 5 old mine-cut diamon...

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Late 20th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century

Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century

Located in OVIEDO, AS

BAROQUE IBERIAN (SPAIN) EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH 18Th Century. A radiant, ravishing, and regal Baroque (Georgian/Iberian Spain) pendant/brooch XVIII Century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Antique 18Th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch Stomacher.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

18th Century Spanish Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in Gold and Silver
18th Century Spanish Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in Gold and Silver

18th Century Spanish Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in Gold and Silver

Located in Lisboa, PT

A rare and striking 18th-century Spanish cross pendant, this exceptional piece of devotional jewelry is a true testament to the grandeur of the Baroque era.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rococo Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

GIA Certified  Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond  Earrings 18th/19th Century
GIA Certified  Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond  Earrings 18th/19th Century

GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century

Located in OVIEDO, AS

GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon (Untreated, Unheated) & Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century Set with two purplish red cabochon pear shape Rubies (Natural Corundum), No indica...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 18K Gold Gray Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18th Century
Art Deco 18K Gold Gray Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18th Century

Art Deco 18K Gold Gray Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18th Century

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This stunning cocktail ring is crafted in 18K gold and features an elegant combination of diamonds and gray pearls. The design includes three sparkling diamonds, each measuring appro...

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18th Century Italian 18k Gold & Silver Seven-Stone Diamond Bow Ring
18th Century Italian 18k Gold & Silver Seven-Stone Diamond Bow Ring

18th Century Italian 18k Gold & Silver Seven-Stone Diamond Bow Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The arrangement of the stones, with a center flanked by two rows of threes, first became popular during the late 17th century; its form was intended to resemble that of a decorative ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

A 14k Gold Glass and Diamond 18th Century Ring
A 14k Gold Glass and Diamond 18th Century Ring

A 14k Gold Glass and Diamond 18th Century Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A 14 carat gold ring set with a long octagonal blue glass panel in which sits a large cushion cut diamond (app. 1.95 crt I-J), Louis XVII, European, circa 1785. These large rings we...

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Antique 1790s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

An 18th Century Gold and Silver Diamond Cluster Ring
An 18th Century Gold and Silver Diamond Cluster Ring

An 18th Century Gold and Silver Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A gold cluster ring set with old cut diamonds (app. 1.10 ct total) set in silver in foiled closed back cut-down collet settings, the reverse beautifully rayed, and with 'c' curls con...

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Antique 1750s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

18th Century Cambodia Hamsa Bird Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
18th Century Cambodia Hamsa Bird Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings

18th Century Cambodia Hamsa Bird Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

Two small silver "1/8 Tikal" coins handstruck in Cambodia during the reign of King Narodom I (1835-1904, before Cambodia became a French protectorate), depict the mythical Hamsa bir...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18th Century 9K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamond & Emerald
18th Century 9K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamond & Emerald

18th Century 9K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamond & Emerald

Located in Marcianise, IT

A rare and refined piece, this antique cross pendant dates back to the 1700s and stands as a remarkable example of 18th-century craftsmanship and religious artistry.

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Antique Early 1700s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Old Cut Rose Diamond Cross St. Andrews Cross Pendant Silver
Antique 18th Century Old Cut Rose Diamond Cross St. Andrews Cross Pendant Silver

Antique 18th Century Old Cut Rose Diamond Cross St. Andrews Cross Pendant Silver

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This beautiful and original silver cross was handcrafted in the second half of the 18th century, in the 1770's. The jewel is set with old mine rose diamonds in closed settings.

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Antique 1770s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century
Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century

Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

The main arm band is 22K gold (tested 22K), the bail is 14K as well as the pearl and were added later. History: A rare late 18th or early 19th Century Indian Mughal "Bazuband or Ba...

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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Turqu...

17th Century Cross Table-Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendant
17th Century Cross Table-Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendant

17th Century Cross Table-Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Silver Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald and Burma Ruby Pendant H 7.28 cm x W 5.27 cm / H 2.86 in. x W 2.1 14.75 grams Ribbon included 18th ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver

Mughal Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Bangle
Mughal Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Bangle

Mughal Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Bangle

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Indian 18th century Mughal 22k gold bangle with kundan set diamonds and rubies, featuring fine enamel work.

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold, Enamel

An 18k Gold and Diamond and Glass Urn Mourning Ring
An 18k Gold and Diamond and Glass Urn Mourning Ring

An 18k Gold and Diamond and Glass Urn Mourning Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18k gold navette shaped mourning ring featuring a silver urn set with rose cut diamonds and one large old cut diamond set on a blue glass panel with a border of rose diamonds set ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Trifari Regence Tremblant Pave Floral 18th Century Clip Brooch, Alfred Philippe
Trifari Regence Tremblant Pave Floral 18th Century Clip Brooch, Alfred Philippe

Trifari Regence Tremblant Pave Floral 18th Century Clip Brooch, Alfred Philippe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trifari Regence Series Tremblant Pave 18th Century Clip Brooch set in rhodium from the 1930's by Alfred Philippe. 2 pave set flowerheads are set on tremblers to move with wearer...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds
A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds

A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Mughal India with this rare and luxurious gold and enamel spoon, a t...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Pendant 15 ct Gold Rose Cut Diamonds
Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Pendant 15 ct Gold Rose Cut Diamonds

Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Pendant 15 ct Gold Rose Cut Diamonds

Located in Mārupe, LV

Magnificent Victorian Style Aquamarine Diamond Pendant. Rose Cut Diamonds. Aquamarines. Rare clear blue color. This magnificent pendant is a conversion from antique aquamarine earri...

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Antique 18th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Located in Milano, MI

Italian earrings in 8ct gold and silver with rose cut diamonds. With a lever back fastening, from the end of the 18th Century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Silver

Antique, Baroque Gold Diamond Brooch
Antique, Baroque Gold Diamond Brooch

Antique, Baroque Gold Diamond Brooch

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique, Baroque Gold Diamond Brooch. The central diamond weighs about 0.45 carat. The brooch also has a safety pin.

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Antique 18th Century Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 2CT Sapphire 2.00CTW Diamonds Silver & 14K
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 2CT Sapphire 2.00CTW Diamonds Silver & 14K

Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 2CT Sapphire 2.00CTW Diamonds Silver & 14K

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

This item is offered on consignment on behalf of a client; all serious and reasonable offers are presented for consideration, and we work diligently to achieve a mutually agreeable o...

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Antique 18th Century American Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Gold Cross Pendant Set w/ Table-Cut & Rose-Cut Diamonds, Early Georgian
Gold Cross Pendant Set w/ Table-Cut & Rose-Cut Diamonds, Early Georgian

Gold Cross Pendant Set w/ Table-Cut & Rose-Cut Diamonds, Early Georgian

Located in London, England

This exquisite 18th-century gold cross pendant, dating to circa 1720, is a rare and beautiful example of early Georgian jewellery.

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Antique 18th Century European Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Georgian Diamond Button Ring
Georgian Diamond Button Ring

Georgian Diamond Button Ring

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This exceedingly rare jewel has been converted to be a ring from what was an 18th century Georgian diamond button. The posy type cluster of diamonds are set within 14 karat yellow go...

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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring

Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a charming diamond ring dating back to the Georgian period. The head of this dainty antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold with ornately curvaceous ...

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Wide Diamond Ring 14kt Yellow Gold Hearts Diamond Ring
Wide Diamond Ring 14kt Yellow Gold Hearts Diamond Ring

Wide Diamond Ring 14kt Yellow Gold Hearts Diamond Ring

Located in Jupiter, FL

Diamond ring made in 14KT yellow gold with hearts design and wide top. GRAM WEIGHT: 10.29gr METAL: 14KT yellow gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G (average) Clari...

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Antique 18th Century European Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Two Row Ring
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Two Row Ring

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Two Row Ring

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique Georgian diamond ring. The ring features 12 rose cut diamonds that are set in silver in a typical Georgian style. This ring sits low on the finger so it i...

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

This is a rare antique diamond ring from the Georgian era. The focal high chunky rose cut diamond is encompassed by an array of silver set domed rose cut diamonds; the foiled backing...

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Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A one of a kind necklace from the late 1800s with cabochon sapphires of stunning quality surrounded by old mine diamonds. Depicted in full page spread in the "The History of Jewelry...

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Antique Late 18th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

10K & Silver Victorian Diamond Stick Pin Hardy & Hayes Company Pittsburgh
10K & Silver Victorian Diamond Stick Pin Hardy & Hayes Company Pittsburgh

10K & Silver Victorian Diamond Stick Pin Hardy & Hayes Company Pittsburgh

Located in Sewickley, PA

An exceptional antique diamond stick pin featuring a distinctive Rose cut diamond surrounded by a sparkling starburst cluster of antique-cut diamonds. Crafted in silver-topped gold s...

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Antique 18th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

This is an unusual large Georgian diamond cluster ring. The ring is in a triangular shape and features a negative space in the centre and is surrounded by nine rose cut diamonds vary...

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold

Located in EINDHOVEN, NB

Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold Marquise cluster ring featuring a vivid natural ruby framed by glittering old cut diamonds. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, this antique...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 3.00 Carat Vivid Blue Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 3.00 Carat Vivid Blue Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 3.00 Carat Vivid Blue Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry New York, located in the world renown Gia Building, An extraordinary GIA Certified Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond ring showcasing a mesmerizing emerald-cut center stone...

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Antique 18th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

Antique Rooster at Sunrise Diamond Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
Antique Rooster at Sunrise Diamond Pendant 18k Yellow Gold

Antique Rooster at Sunrise Diamond Pendant 18k Yellow Gold

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Unique and likely one of a kind antique rooster at sunrise pendant. The diamond is a chunky old mine cut. This piece is beautifully hand made and solid throughout. In the Victorian e...

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Antique 18th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Georgian Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Ring

Georgian Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

Foiled rose gold diamond Marquise Shape ring, featuring a central marquise diamond surrounded by rose cut diamonds. Shoulders are ornately carved with floral and natural motifs. R...

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
Antique Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver

Antique Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver

Located in Vannes, FR

Antique ring crafted in yellow gold (tested) with a traditional silver-topped setting, characteristic of 18th–19th century European jewelry. The ring is centered with an oval rose-c...

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Antique 18th Century Cocktail Rings

Antique Georgian Era Blue Glass Diamond Unisex Ring
Antique Georgian Era Blue Glass Diamond Unisex Ring

Antique Georgian Era Blue Glass Diamond Unisex Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

This impressive late 18th century, circa 1790, silver-topped gold ring is vertically set with a large cobalt blue glass plaque centered with three old cut diamonds set in silver cut ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Navette Ring
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Navette Ring

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Navette Ring

Located in London, GB

This ring embodies the refined craftsmanship of the 18th century, making it a distinguished addition to any collection.

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
Antique Ruby and Diamond Band Ring

Antique Ruby and Diamond Band Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a charming ruby and diamond ring dating back to the mid to late Victorian period. A rich 18ct yellow gold band plays to a trio of perfectly matched rubies possessing a f...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 2.50 Carat Diamond Starburst Brooch
Antique Georgian 2.50 Carat Diamond Starburst Brooch

Antique Georgian 2.50 Carat Diamond Starburst Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in silver on top of 18K gold with Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.50 carats. Circa 1700s 1 5/8 inch diameter

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Italian Made Diamond Cluster Ring, Set With 2.37ct Victorian Diamonds
Vintage Italian Made Diamond Cluster Ring, Set With 2.37ct Victorian Diamonds

Vintage Italian Made Diamond Cluster Ring, Set With 2.37ct Victorian Diamonds

Located in London, GB

Looking for a stunning piece of jewellery that will take your breath away? Check out this vintage italian made diamond cluster ring! Set with 2.37ct victorian cut diamonds, 0.92ct ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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18th Century Diamond Giardinetti Ring
18th Century Diamond Giardinetti Ring

18th Century Diamond Giardinetti Ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These floral-themed rings reflect the mid 18th century taste for delicate, elegantly composed Rococo styles, a departure from the from the heavier and more ostentatious styles of ear...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

18th Century Diamond Flower Brooch

18th Century Diamond Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A diamond-set flowerhead brooch. The Old European cut and Old Mine Cut diamonds are set in silver with closed backs. As illustrated in Understanding Jewellery by David Be...

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Antique 1780s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

18th Century Diamond Bracelet with 2000-Year-Old Intaglios, 1790s
18th Century Diamond Bracelet with 2000-Year-Old Intaglios, 1790s

18th Century Diamond Bracelet with 2000-Year-Old Intaglios, 1790s

Located in Antwerp, BE

(colour and clarity: F/K, vs/i). The type of diamond cut here (old mine cut) is considered to be very rare for 18th Century jewellery.

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets

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Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

Unique Antique 18th Century Diamond Button in Excellent Condition, 1780s
Unique Antique 18th Century Diamond Button in Excellent Condition, 1780s

Unique Antique 18th Century Diamond Button in Excellent Condition, 1780s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique jewelry object group: button Condition: excellent condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct link t...

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Antique 1780s Belgian Georgian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Silver

Antique Rococo 18th century Diamond and 19.2 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Antique Rococo 18th century Diamond and 19.2 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Antique Rococo 18th century Diamond and 19.2 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Antwerp, BE

Country of origin: Portugal Style: Rococo - Rococo (less commonly roccoco) also referred to as "Late Baroque" is an 18th century style which developed as Baroque artists gave up the...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Portuguese Lazo Diamond Silver Gold Earrings
18th Century Portuguese Lazo Diamond Silver Gold Earrings

18th Century Portuguese Lazo Diamond Silver Gold Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful 18th century diamond earrings in a classic lazo motif.

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

16th Century Point Cut Diamond Gold Ring
16th Century Point Cut Diamond Gold Ring

16th Century Point Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Austin, TX

Circa 1670, Western European. Pre 18th Century diamonds were extraordinarily rare because of single source of diamonds from India, provided only the wealthiest individuals and ar...

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Antique 16th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18th Century Antique Gold Cross with Table Cut Diamonds, 1730s
18th Century Antique Gold Cross with Table Cut Diamonds, 1730s

18th Century Antique Gold Cross with Table Cut Diamonds, 1730s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality. Extra information: Table rose cut diamond - The diamonds are cut in a way that is ...

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Antique 1730s Belgian Baroque Pendant Necklaces

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

Early 18th Century Portuguese Diamond Gold Earrings

Early 18th Century Portuguese Diamond Gold Earrings

Located in Lisbon, PT

A pair of Portuguese gold and rose-cut diamond girandole earrings. Unmarked

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Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese More Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Early Victorian Diamond and Gold Pendant
Early Victorian Diamond and Gold Pendant

Early Victorian Diamond and Gold Pendant

Unavailable

W 0.5 in L 1.75 in

Early Victorian Diamond and Gold Pendant

Located in Madison area, WI

Several of the diamonds appear to be modified table cuts--the predominant cutting style of the 13th-18th centuries.

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Late 18th Century Iberian Diamond Silver Earrings
Late 18th Century Iberian Diamond Silver Earrings

Late 18th Century Iberian Diamond Silver Earrings

Located in Barcelona, ES

Late 18th Century Spanish or Portuguese earrings, made in silver and rose cut diamonds

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Silver

Early 18th Century Portuguese Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Sequillé Pendant

Early 18th Century Portuguese Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Sequillé Pendant

Located in Lisbon, PT

An early 18th century Portuguese gold and rose-cut diamond sequillé pendant with gold necklace.

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Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese More Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Emerald Ring with 12 Old Cut Diamonds, 14 Carat, 18th Century
Emerald Ring with 12 Old Cut Diamonds, 14 Carat, 18th Century

Emerald Ring with 12 Old Cut Diamonds, 14 Carat, 18th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Emerald ring with 12 old cut diamonds, 14 carat, 18th century. 14 carat gold Europe, 18th century 1 Emerald approx. 3 ct 12 diamonds in irregular old cut total approx. 0.6 ct Postma...

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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Topaz Diamond Earrings
18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Topaz Diamond Earrings

18th Century Iberian Pendeloque Topaz Diamond Earrings

Located in Austin, TX

18th century Iberian pendeloque topaz and diamond earrings.

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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 18th Century Agate Cameo Mine Cut Diamonds Sterling
Antique Circa 18th Century Agate Cameo Mine Cut Diamonds Sterling

Antique Circa 18th Century Agate Cameo Mine Cut Diamonds Sterling

Located in Melbourne, FL

An exquisite agate cameo dating back to circa eighteenth century. The brown and cream colored cameo is a finely crafted picture of a male and female embracing. The cameo is surroun...

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Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches

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Agate, Sterling Silver

18th Century Georgian Diamond Ring
18th Century Georgian Diamond Ring

18th Century Georgian Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

The diamonds, totaling 18 old mine and rose cuts, are set in silver over 18K yellow gold. Closed back setting.

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Antique 1760s Georgian Wedding Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Flemish Cross Pendant Set with Diamonds, 1780s
Antique 18th Century Flemish Cross Pendant Set with Diamonds, 1780s

Antique 18th Century Flemish Cross Pendant Set with Diamonds, 1780s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique jewelry object group: pendant Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct link ...

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Antique 18th Century Belgian Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Silver

18th Century Old Cut Diamond Gold and Silver Drop Earrings
18th Century Old Cut Diamond Gold and Silver Drop Earrings

18th Century Old Cut Diamond Gold and Silver Drop Earrings

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique earrings with old mine and rose-cut diamonds mounted in silver and gold. 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Georgian Era Diamond Catalan Earrings, Iberian Jewelry
Antique 18th Century Georgian Era Diamond Catalan Earrings, Iberian Jewelry

Antique 18th Century Georgian Era Diamond Catalan Earrings, Iberian Jewelry

Located in Rottedam, NL

Coming from Madrid in Spain, these antique Georgian era high carat gold earrings are set with natural simplified cut diamonds. The earrings are a perfect example of 18th century Ibe...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Rococo Chandelier Earrings

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Foiled Diamond Stud Earrings in Gold and Silver, 18th Century
Georgian Foiled Diamond Stud Earrings in Gold and Silver, 18th Century

Georgian Foiled Diamond Stud Earrings in Gold and Silver, 18th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

The diamond is set with 6 silver claws. Pair of antique earrings, from the end of the 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Pair of Diamond Late 18th Century Brooches
Pair of Diamond Late 18th Century Brooches

Pair of Diamond Late 18th Century Brooches

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully made pair of rose cut diamond brooches. Silver on yellow gold. Likely Russian. In original fitted box.

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Antique 1770s Russian Georgian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

18th Century Memorial Ring of Blue Enamel, Rose Cut Diamonds and Gold
18th Century Memorial Ring of Blue Enamel, Rose Cut Diamonds and Gold

18th Century Memorial Ring of Blue Enamel, Rose Cut Diamonds and Gold

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An 18th Century Memorial ring in the form of a blue enamel urn set at the front and shoulders with rose cut diamonds and set with a single rose cut diamond on the opposing terminals ...

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian More Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Saint Nicholas "Wonder Worker" Russian Icon Pendant, 18th Century w/ Diamond
Saint Nicholas "Wonder Worker" Russian Icon Pendant, 18th Century w/ Diamond

Saint Nicholas "Wonder Worker" Russian Icon Pendant, 18th Century w/ Diamond

By Sylva & Cie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th-19th Century Russian Travel Icons were given to faithful travelers as a mascot of protection and good luck.

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Antique 18th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 18th Century Pendant, Silver & Table Cut Diamond Cross, French, circa 1720
Early 18th Century Pendant, Silver & Table Cut Diamond Cross, French, circa 1720

Early 18th Century Pendant, Silver & Table Cut Diamond Cross, French, circa 1720

Located in London, GB

A rare antique piece dating back to the early 18th century of a silver cross set with 20 table cut diamonds, all of them foiled backed which is typical of the period.

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Antique Early 18th Century French George I More Jewelry

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Diamond, Silver

18th Century Gairdinetti Flower Basket Pendant
18th Century Gairdinetti Flower Basket Pendant

18th Century Gairdinetti Flower Basket Pendant

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

This delightful Eighteenth Century Gairdinetti pendant in the form of a basket filled with flowers is set with rose cut diamonds. The diamonds are silver set with a beautifully engra...

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

High Quality 18th Century Baroque Diamond Cross, 1700s
High Quality 18th Century Baroque Diamond Cross, 1700s

High Quality 18th Century Baroque Diamond Cross, 1700s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Style: Baroque - Baroque is an artistic style prevalent from the late 16th century to the early 18th century in Europe. It is most often defined as "the dominant style of art in Euro...

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Antique Early 1700s Belgian Baroque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18th Century Antique Filigree Gold Cross Pendant with Table Cut Diamonds, 1750s
18th Century Antique Filigree Gold Cross Pendant with Table Cut Diamonds, 1750s

18th Century Antique Filigree Gold Cross Pendant with Table Cut Diamonds, 1750s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality. Extra information: This type of pendant is typically Belgian in the late 18th till...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Belgian Rococo Pendant Necklaces

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

Mid-18th Century Antique Engagement Ring with Old Mine Cut Diamonds, 1750s
Mid-18th Century Antique Engagement Ring with Old Mine Cut Diamonds, 1750s

Mid-18th Century Antique Engagement Ring with Old Mine Cut Diamonds, 1750s

Located in Antwerp, BE

It includes therefore, all types of art produced around the middle of the 18th century in France. Period: ca. 1750 Material: 18K yellow gold Technique: Enamelling is an old and wi...

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Antique 1750s Unknown Rococo Engagement Rings

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

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18th Century Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18th century diamond 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 19342 antique edition and 105 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 18th century diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 18th century diamond has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co. 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 oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our 18th century diamond for sale are for women, but there are 5308 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18th Century Diamond?

The price for a 18th century diamond starts at $1 and tops out at $1,575,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,342.

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.