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Vintage 3 Stones Ring natural 0.75ct Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS6 / 1.6gr
Located in SE
medium Blue / transparent Sapphire oval cut 6mm x 5 mm x 2.35 mm deep / 0.75 ct + 2 Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm
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Vintage 1970s Danish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1918 Antique 3 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 8.75 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
Red Ruby ( lab made ) stone Ø 6.75 / ca. 1.25 and two old diamond cut diamonds in Platinum clusters
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Piero Milano 18K White Gold 0.39ct Diamonds & Sapphire 3 Flower Band Ring
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 6 Hallmarks: PIERO MILANO 750 Total Weight: 2.8 Grams Stone: 0.39 CT Diamonds G VS-SI & 0.10
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.57 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Round Diamond 5 Stone 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
White Gold Wt. :- 2.43 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.57 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Old Mine Diamond Five Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
#R2107 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.4 Grams Size: 5 3/4 Emerald: 1.14 ct -Colombian / F1 - GIA
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1948 Nordic Ring 0.8 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6US / 2.6g
Located in SE
/ emerald cut 5 mm x 4.8 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 08 ct and flanked with two old diamond cut Diamonds in round
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Neoclassical Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
stones. Largest Diamond is a bit off Round cut Ø 4 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 0.3 ct and two stones on the
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Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Old Euro Diamond Emerald Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grams  Size: 5 3/4 Diamonds: .69 ct - GIA # 2221745981 & .69 ct - GIA # 2223746010 Color: S - T
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
/ the maker. Year marks P9 = made in 1964 Ruby 5 mm x 3 mm /ca 0.3 ct , diamonds Ø 3 mm /0.11 ct each
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1933 Wedding Ring 3 diamonds 0.6ctw solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø 5.75 US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
diamond cut Diamond Ø 5 mm / ca. 0.56 ct. + 2 minors Ø 2 mm / 0.04 ct. each of the same cut type. Total
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum

Real 2.09 Carat SI/H Three Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.09 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real 2.09 Carat SI/H Three Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 2.01 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.09 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of 14K yellow gold and embellished with a 0.25 ct diamond stone. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage British Ring Emerald Diamond solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5US/ 2.1g
Located in SE
Vintage 3 stones ring with plain band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Crown is 5 mm deep . Claw set
Category

Vintage 1950s English Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1929 Nordic Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS5 / 2.36 gr
Located in SE
of many in early 20th century. Natural old diamond cut Sapphire Ø 3 mm/ ca.0.15 ct stone and two
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1943 Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.28ctw Diamond 18K Gold Ø US 5.75/ 2.85 gr
Located in SE
cut natural Diamonds Ø 3 mm deep / ca. 0.15 ct. each with closed backs. Color is white ca. F,G Size
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of 14K yellow gold and embellished with a 0.25 ct diamond stone. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.8ct Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 9gr
Located in SE
Sapphire cut cabochon measures 7 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm / ca. 1.25 ct demonstrates inclusions and internal flaws
Category

Vintage 1960s European Greek Revival Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Magnificent Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Stone Shape - Oval > Stone Size - 5 x 4 mm > Stone pcs - 2 > Diamond Weight - 0.4 ct > Diamond Pcs - 38
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Pearl and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Two claw / prong set Old European round cut diamonds totalling 1.15 Ct flank the pearl. The pierced
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum

Black and white pearls ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: Cultured Freshwater 3. Diamonds: G-H/VS, 2 rounds brilliant shape, weight 0.02 ct total (0.01 ct x 2). 💍
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Multi sapphire Blue, Pink Yellow Green Sapphire & Dia ring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
yellow Gold 8.7 Grams Approximately 3 Ct Natural Sapphire , Pink, Purple , Blue & Orange and Green
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Signed 14 Karat White Gold & Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Center stone: ca. 0.35 ct. (Color: F ; Clarity: SI2-I1) 8 remaining small round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1.5 Ct Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Kt Two Tone Gold Size7
Located in New York, NY
3 Ct Blue Sapphire & 1.5 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Kt Two Tone Gold Size 7 Beautiful Flower
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band -14k Single Ct .15ctw Wrap Jacket Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18k Two-Toned Five Stone Wedding Band Ring w/ 0.23ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful five-stone wedding band ring with dazzling 0.23 carat round brilliant diamonds. The
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2010s Singaporean Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

3 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.25 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a truly stunning piece, behold the 3 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.25 ct Diamond Ring in
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

2 Ct Finest Zambian Pear Emerald & 2 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
the band, totaling an approximate weight of 2 ct. The marquise diamonds are artfully arranged as
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1.2 Ct Finest Zambian Pear Emerald & 1 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds in the band. Approximate diamond weight is 1 ct all marquise shape diamonds are
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1940 Ring 0.1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Gold featuring natural old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 2.75 mm x 2 mm deep / ca 0.1 ct , color ca. G
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Baguette Diamond Band Ring Size 9.5 #19851
Located in Washington Depot, CT
baguette cut diamonds channel set in 14K white gold. Width: 5 mm. Shank: 3 mm. Approximate total diamond
Category

20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Wedding Band Size 7.25 #19239
Located in Washington Depot, CT
cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. Width: 5 mm. Shank: 3 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .40
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.92 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Ring with Accent Stones in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Round Diamond Solitiare Stone Carat Weight of Center Stone: 0.92 ct Color of Center Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Bracelet 5.5 ct Sapphire 2.3ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum /17.7cm/9.4gr
Located in SE
( visual even without magnification). 14 Diamonds on floret measure Ø 3 mm / 0,14 ct each.Two largest on
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.31 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement and Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 5 mm Band Width: 3 mm Ring Height: 8 mm Metal
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
. Diamonds of Rose cut, gradual sized, 2 largest ca. Ø 3 mm/ 0.11 ct each ,total weight ca 1.5 ctw . All
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 3 Diamonds 1ctw. solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.5 US /2.9gr
Located in SE
clusters. No hallmarks made ca. 1900s -1920s Largest central oval cut Diamond 5 mm x 4 mm x 3 / 0.5 ct
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

1885 Nordic Halo Ring 2.5ct Turquoise 1.5 ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø8US /5gr
Located in SE
Diamonds. All stones have backs closed. Turquoise cut cabochon measures : 10 mm x 7 mm / ca. 2.5 ct
Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

1.37 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.14 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 5 mm Band Width: 3 mm Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with openwork crown arranged with 19 care cut Rubies and 5 natural Diamonds in Platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Octagon Shaped Emerald & Diamond Halo Wedding Band in 14 Karat Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 0.27 ct Stone Shape - Octagon Gemstone Size - 5 X 3 mm Gemstone pcs - 1 Diamond weight - 0.046 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Cut Moissanite 14k gold Wedding Band
Located in Istanbul, TR
Band. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2 gr depends from size Moissanite: 3 pieces marquise cut, 0.30 ct, D/VS
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Orloff of Denmark, 2.80 ct Natural Zircon Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 3 mm Stone Weight: 0.56 x 5 = 2.80 carats total. Stone Origin: Cambodia Stone Shape
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

1916 Baron von Leuhusen Cigarette Box Silver 0.85 ct Sapphire Gold /132gr
Located in SE
require maintenance at some point after purchase: stone tightening, band re-soldering, prong re-tipping
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold

18K White Gold Ring with Natural Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
occasions Diamond Specs: 34 pieces; 0.55 ct; 1.6 mm diameter Weight: 5 g Band Width: 3 mm Main Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Processed Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond Pave 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt :- 0.60 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Stone Wt :- 11.52 ct Ring Size :- 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Shape: Round Band Width: 2-3 mm, 3-4 mm Clarity: SI1-SI2 Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Honey Color Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ WEIGHT OF DIAMOND: 1.11 Ct ◆ US Size: 6 (ship within 1 - 3 days) ◆ Other sizes made to order (ship
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

Minimal 18k Solid Yellow Gold 1.02ct Diamond Alphabet F Personalized Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 1.02 ct > Gemstone pcs - 8 > Stone Size - 1 mm > Gross Weight - 1.857 Grm > Setting - Prong setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire Emerald Cut 1 Carat Surrounded with Diamonds in White Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
. The radiant effect of the diamonds ( aprox. 0.75 CT TW ) accents the brilliance of the center stone
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Vintage 1980s Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.5 / 6 gr
Located in SE
Silver clusters on top of the crown holding 5 natural Emeralds and 22 Diamonds. Not Hallmarked, band
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Earrings natural 3.35 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 8.7g
Located in SE
European and cushion cut Diamonds. On one earring the largest central diamond measures : 5 x 4,5 x 2.63 mm
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Cushion Band Width: 1-2 mm, 2-3 mm Clarity: SI2-I1 Number of Gemstones: 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 1 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver US6 / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Diamonds have their backs closed and foiled underneath. Largest Diamond in the center ca. Ø 5 mm / ca. 0.5
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Halo Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
natural Rubies of vibrant Red color measuring 5 mm x 3 mm x 2.5 mm deep / ca 0.4 ct each. Total weight of
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold

1929 Nordic Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US /3gr
Located in SE
mm deep. Weight : 3 grams There are 13 stones. The largest is a marquise old diamond cut Diamond 6
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring natural 1 ctw. Sapphire 0.5ctw. Diamond 14K ØUS6.75 /6.6gr
Located in SE
.0.25 ct Two old transitional cushion cut Diamonds with high and marrow tables: 3.5 mm x 3 mm x 2.55 mm
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.75ctw Emeralds 0.44ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø
Located in SE
/ ca 0.11 ct each, total weight of diamonds here ca. 0.44 ctw. Color ca. G, H /VS, SI All stones have
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
. 1960s -1970s. Two bezel set oval cut natural rosy Red Rubies 4 x 3 mm / ca. 03 ct each, both
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Vintage 1960s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
-1970s. Two oval cut natural oval green Emeralds 4 x 3 mm / ca.0.2 ct each, both demonstrate flaws and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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3 Ct 5 Stone Diamond Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 3 ct 5 stone diamond band you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 9 antique edition and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 3 ct 5 stone diamond band from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 3 ct 5 stone diamond band has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Carelle, Single Stone and TATE are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 3 ct 5 stone diamond band, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 3 Ct 5 Stone Diamond Band?

On average, a 3 ct 5 stone diamond band at 1stDibs sells for $3,254, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $30,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.