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22k Turquoise Ring

22K Gold Hand Crafted Oval Arizona Turquoise Wavey Pattern Ring
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
22K Gold Hand Crafted Oval Arizona Turquoise Wavey Pattern Ring Center Stone : 7.35 ct's Other
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21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

Turquoise ring
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
protection. The ring is set in a scalloped bezel of 22 karat gold and the shank is a triangular band of 20
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Fashion Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22k Yellow Gold Vermeil Mosaic Inlay Signet Ring
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with Turquoise, Malachite, Carnelian, Lapis, Jade, and Jasper. All items are made to
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2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

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Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, Jasper, Yellow Gold...

Byzantine Granulation Ring with Cabochon Turquoise & Diamonds 22kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine Granulation ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Cabochon Turquoise center
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2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Luna Turquoise Gold Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage Luna turquoise gold ring, circa 1960. This vintage turquoise ring is crafted in 18 karat
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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring, Turquoises, Pearls, 22 Karat Gold
By 5 OCTOBRE
Located in Paris, FR
Antique ring from the beginning of 20th century, with turquoises and bisla pearls settled in 22 K
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Early 20th Century French More Rings

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Pearl, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise and Gold Bullet Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Turquoise Ring - c. mid 20th century - 22k gold, glass turquoise - Arabic numeral purity marks
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

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22k Gold

Manjrie Ruby Emerald Pearl Coral Diamond Turquoise 18K Gold Artisan Necklace
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
Emerald Uncut Diamond Turquoise 22k Gold Artisan Enamel Ring". For details checkout last picture in the
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2010s Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Other, 18k Gold

Ruby Emerald Uncut Diamond Turquoise 22 Karat Gold Artisan Enamel Ring
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
This timelessness yet playful ring is made in 22k gold. Dome comprises beautiful Turquoise
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2010s Indian Artisan Dome Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold

22k Gold Turquoise in Matrix Large Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
22k Gold Turquoise in Matrix Large Cocktail Ring is hand made, hand carved and one of a kind
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, 22k Gold

22k Gold Turquoise in Matrix Ring
Located in New York, NY
22k gold Turquoise in matrix handmade cocktail ring is one of a kind, hand made and carved. . With
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Gold, 22k Gold

17.5 Carat Turquoise Mountain Gem and Diamond Halo Hand-Forged 22k Gold Ring
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
-forged 22k yellow gold, weighing 9.85 grams. Size 6.5. Amazing coloring and matrix in this Turquoise
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 22k Gold, Yellow Go...

Large Turquoise in Matrix Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with this stunning Turquoise in Matrix 22k gold cocktail ring. With the
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

Carolyn Tyler Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
By Carolyn Tyler
Located in Dallas, TX
Fleur De Lys Carolyn Tyler Ring featuring an Extra Fine 20.5ctw Beautiful Cabochon Turquoise Stone
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2010s Indonesian Artisan Fashion Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

Turquoise Mountain Diamond Halo 22 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
) and 22k yellow gold cocktail ring. Size 7. Gorgeous, handmade statement ring featuring a beautiful
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...

Retro Turquoise Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
texture With matching motifs and texture throughout Tested as 14 and 22 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size
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Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Opal 4 Diamonds Gold Paradise Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
Four diamonds, one opal and carved sleeping beauty turquoise ring! The brightest diamonds sparkle
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 22k Gold

Mirrored Pyrite in Turquoise Yellow Gold One of a Kind Ring, Lola Brooks 2022
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Ring by jewelry maker Lola Brooks hand-fabricated in signature-finished 22k yellow
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2010s American Artist Fashion Rings

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Turquoise, Pyrite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

High Karat Renaissance Revival Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, 22k. This high karat gold ring has an organic mystical feel, like a magical ring from
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Early 2000s Fashion Rings

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Garnet, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22k Gold Turquoise Cocktail Ring, by Tagili
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22k Gold Cocktail Ring features a beautiful round turquoise stone surrounded by an organically
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

Ananda Khalsa 22k Gold Evil Eye Ring with Turquoise
Located in US
Ananda Khalsa 22k Gold Evil Eye Ring with Turquoise — Size 7 ring with a turquoise “evil eye” at
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

22k Gold Summer Signature Turquoise Cocktail Ring by Tagili
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22k Gold Summer Signature Cocktail Ring featuring a beautiful large round turquoise stone
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2010s Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

Large Gold and Cabochon Turquoise Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large man’s ring 18 carat gold with a large cabochon cut turquoise, most likely Nepalese, 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Solitaire Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, Turquoise and Ruby, 22kt Yellow Gold and Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
An absolutely stunning antique, late Georgian, forget me not locket back ring. Such an unusual
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and 22 Karat Gold Necklace, Ring and Earrings Set
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Necklace, ring and earrings set comprised completely of high-grade Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

22k Hand forged diamond and turquoise ring
By Thalía
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning hand forged 22k ring with large turquoise stone and diamonds.
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American Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, Diamond

Victorian Gold Turquoise 5 Stone Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring - c. late 19th century - 21k gold, Persian turquoise - Arabic
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

Chrysoberyl, Turquoise, and Garnet English Georgian Ring
Located in New York, NY
turquoise and two oval almandine garnets. All set in 22k gold.
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings

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Chrysoberyl, Garnet, Turquoise, 22k Gold

Peggy Stephaich Guinness Amethyst Turquoise Gold Mumus Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
turquoise beads, mounted in 22k yellow gold. Designed by Peggy Guinness.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Manjrie Ruby Emerald Uncut Diamond Turquoise 22k Gold Artisan Enamel Ring
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
This timelessness yet playful ring is made in 22k gold. Dome comprises beautiful Turquoise
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2010s Indian Artisan Dome Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold

Modernist Turquoise Solitaire 21K Gold Ring, Geometric Square Gold Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A very modern geometric square ring set with a turquoise cabochon. This beautiful turquoise ring
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Late 20th Century Dutch Modernist Solitaire Rings

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Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold

Victorian 22ct Gold Turquoise and Diamond Gypsy Ring, Circa 1849
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An antique jewellery staple this delightful Victorian 22ct turquoise and rose cut diamond band or
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Antique 1840s Early Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gurhan 22-24 Karat Hammered Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By Gurhan
Located in New York, NY
Chilean Turquoise, 0.83gr., with (2) rosecut white diamonds, 0.06cts. Bezel setting with 2.80mm 22 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

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Peter Suchy GIA Certified 9.74 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat GIA certified antique cushion cut blue green Sapphire in a simple, elegant micro pave diamond platinum setting. 9.75ct center sapphire with 148 round full cut accent ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Dalben Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 3,4 carat bezel-set lovely Australian Lightning Ridge Opal . The stone colors looks like a Sardinia bay sea ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Oxidized Silver and Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in oxidized silver & 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 1.75 cts approx Champagne diamonds are graduated beautifully These Candy Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings are a stunning bl...
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2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings

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Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Engraved Oval Shape Lemon Quartz Cab Faceted Oval Peridot 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Natural Engraved Lemon Quartz Cab ,measuring 30 mm. x 23 mm x 10mm. and weighing 53 Carats with a nice Oval Faceted Peridot measuring 8 mm x 10 mm set in 14 kt...
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Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 18.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, clear, light-ish green 13 x 17 mm oval tourmaline is held in an ultimately simple organic hammered setting and shank in this classic look. This is a luminous, and juicy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 9559 1 D Hexagonal Vintage Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Made by Piaget circa 1970's in 18K Yellow Gold this is a 95591 D wristwatch. Perfect vintage accessory, for someone who is into a retro era, clean lines and simplicity. Designed with...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18kt. yellow gold signet ring with a coat of arms
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18kt. yellow gold signet ring with a coat of arms. Made in England, London, 1991 Fully hallmarked. Maker: W&G Dimensions - Ring Size: 2.2 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm Finger Size (UK) = ...
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1990s British Signet Rings

Cartier Turquoise & Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exquisite beauty of this Cartier Turquoise and Diamond Ring, a captivating piece that showcases a stunning turquoise centerpiece framed by sparkling round cut diamonds...
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20th Century French Retro Dome Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Turquoise Pendant 18k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. Perfect for layering or brilliant on its own, this bright blue 17.60mm turquoise bauble set with 18k yellow gold is fun, fashionable, mystical … Beautif...
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Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Pendant 18k
Turquoise Pendant 18k
$1,250
Dm 0.7 in
Vintage Cartier 18k Ring, Big Ellipse with Amethyst
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the timeless beauty and opulence of the Vintage Cartier 18K Ring with Big Ellipse Amethyst. Crafted by the esteemed Cartier brand in 1993, this exquisite piece is a true t...
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1990s French Modern Fashion Rings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Lapis Lazuli Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
The oval-shaped, cabochon-cut lapis lazuli is a lovely shade of blue and the 18 karat white gold mounting and the yellow pyrite in the stone go beautifully together! Size 9 1/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Rubies and Diamonds, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Rubies and Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The total weight of the ring is 14.30 grams. The ring size is US 6. The diamonds weigh appx. 0.9...
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1990s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Solo W5200002 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Solo Ladies Watch W5200002 / 3168. This elegant watch features a 24mm case made of 18K yellow gold. It has a silver dial with blue steel hands and Roman numeral hour mar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Swiss Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Augustin Julia Plana (1934-1979) for Simon Schlegel. This is a very rare and unusual cocktail ring, created in the city of Bern Switzerland by the artist j...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

3.47ct GIA-Certified Sri Lanka Sapphire on Diamond Pave Wide Band 18K Gold V1114
Located in Osprey, FL
Make a timeless statement with this 3.47ct Sapphire Wide Band Ring with Diamond Pave! Crafted with a breathtaking cornflower blue sapphire in the center in a dome top style, this o...
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2010s American Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Rhodochrosite Circle Ring Circa 1970s Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Rhodochrosite Circle Ring Circa 1970s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. Truly a great piece...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Fashion Rings

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Rhodocrosite, Yellow Gold

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22k Turquoise Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 22k turquoise ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 22k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4 vintage or 22 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 22k turquoise 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A 22k turquoise ring from Vicki Orr, Scrives and Anna Maccieri Rossi — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping for a 22k turquoise ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 22k Turquoise Ring?

On average, a 22k turquoise ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,935, while they’re typically $236 on the low end and $35,783 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 Turquoise in Jewelry Design

The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?

It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.

Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.

In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.

Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories 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 22k Turquoise Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 22k gold does exist and it even exists in jewelry, but it’s not very common. 24k is pure gold and it’s simply too soft for jewelry and practical use, 18k is a very popular version of gold for jewelry, but it is possible to find 22k gold jewelry. Find an assortment of gold jewelry from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 22k gold is not too soft for jewelry, but it’s considered too soft for everyday wear. You may find some special pieces that are made of 22k gold or that have 22k gold in them, especially antique jewelry, but regular wear will quickly cause 22k gold to become misshapen and scratched. Shop a collection of 22k gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, you should avoid getting your turquoise ring wet. Turquoise is porous so water, especially warm water, could potentially cause damage and alter the color of your stone. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    On a ring, 12K means that the piece is made out of 12-karat gold. This type of precious metal is half pure gold and half metal alloy. It comes in yellow, white and rose colors. You'll find a selection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The mark 18K on a ring stands for 18-karat gold. 18-karat signifies that the ring is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals, such as copper, zinc or nickel. The additional metals strengthen the ring, making it more durable. Shop a range of expertly vetted 18-karat jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether a 24K gold ring is worth it depends on your preferences and personal opinions. Because 24-karat gold is pure gold with no alloy metals added, it shows off a rich color that many people find appealing. However, 24-karat gold is more expensive than other alloys and is more prone to scratching and wear than alloys like 18-karat and 14-karat gold. As a result, you may prefer an alloy if you're looking for a piece of jewelry to wear daily. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much a 10k white gold ring is worth changes over time. On its own, 10-karat white gold has value, but scrap metal prices tend to fluctuate. A ring may be worth more than the going rate for 10-karat white gold based on its maker, age, style and other factors. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can provide you with a more specific valuation. Explore a collection of white gold rings on 1stDibs.