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5 Ct Round Brown Diamond

Black Rhodium Plated 18K White Gold 12 5/8 Ct Diamond Square Domed Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Treated Brown and Black Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 596 Diamonds Includes 360 Brown Round, 140 Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Go...

Black Rhodium Plated 18K White Gold 12 5/8 Ct Diamond Square Domed Hoop Earrings
Black Rhodium Plated 18K White Gold 12 5/8 Ct Diamond Square Domed Hoop Earrings
$12,872 Sale Price
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H 0.63 in W 0.63 in L 0.79 in
Certified 0.79 ct fancy deep brown slightly orange diamond, platinum ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Fancy brown diamond ring. Fancy brown diamond ring: a solitaire diamond fancy cognac ring in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

18K White Gold 1.00 ct Diamond Pave Made in Italy Shapeshifting Cosmic Pendant
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
features around 1,00 carat, F-G vvs-vs, n. 155 brilliant cut round diamonds pavè. Its fluid shape changes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Set in PT900, 6.15 carats, Slight Yellow Brown Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Diamond Weight: 6.15 ct. ✦ Diamond Clarity: SI2 ✦ Diamond Color: under S, slight Yellow Brown ✦ Gemstone
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

LeVian 14K Yellow Gold Chocolate and White Diamond Earrings #22997
By Le Vian
Located in Washington Depot, CT
yellow gold LeVian earrings feature a rich mix of brown and white diamonds in a sparkling cluster design
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20th Century Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel + White Diamond Giotto Charm Pendant
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
round part is diameter 10 mm height 4 mm The white diamond is ct: 0.63, diameter 5 mm 18KT GOLD : GR
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2010s Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Yurman Ladies Eden Eternity 18K Rose Gold Pave Diamond Wedding Band
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the item. Pavé set in 18 Karat Rose Gold with: 50 round brilliant cut natural light brown diamonds
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Le Vian 17 Carat Opal Rose Gold Pendant
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. Vanilla Diamonds and 1/5 ct Chocolate Diamond.
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
stone Ø 9 mm x 5 mm deep / ca. 3 ct. that looks pretty much like an Emerald, accented with eight Ø 4 mm
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Enamel + Pink Tourmaline Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
diameter 10 mm height 4 mm The pink tourmaline is ct: 0.45, diameter 5 mm 18KT GOLD : GR 5.90 Also
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 3.19 Cttw. Filigree Drop Earrings in 18k Gold and Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
SPECIFICATION: Total Metal Wt.: 8.28 GM Approx. Diamond Wt.: 3.19 CT Diamond Shape: Baguette and Round Diamond
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2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fucsia Enamel + Rodolite Giotto Charm Pendant
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Pendant . The round part is diameter 10 mm height 4 mm The rodolite is ct: 0.60, diameter 5 mm 18KT GOLD
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2010s Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

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Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fucsia Enamel + Rodolite Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
height 4 mm The rodolite is ct: 0.71, diameter 5 mm 18KT GOLD : GR 5.90 Also available pendants and
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
gold head of the ring is diameter 6 mm height 4 mm The citrine is ct: 0.45, diameter 5 mm 18KT GOLD
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18 Karat White Gold 5 Carat Cognac Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
color: Cognac • Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 • Diamond Carat Weight: 5 CT • Gemstone: N/A • Gemstone Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

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Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Kt Rose Gold Gr.5, 00, Emerald Beads Ct. 33, 38, Tsavorite and Garnet, Earrings
By Federica Rettore
Located in Milan, IT
urchin, iconic design from Federica Rettore, with a Rose cut Brown Diamond ct. 0,43 and underneath a Rose
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2010s Italian Artist Dangle Earrings

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose...

3.76 Carat 18 Karat Pink Rose Gold White Fancy Brown Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 carat pink rose gold Weight: 6.29 grams Center Diamond: 2.76 ct. Fancy Brown / SI2
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Brown Diamonds and Garnet Ring
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
complementary gemstone. Genuine Gemstones: Garnet (baguette cut) Champagne Diamond (round cut) (Total Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Band Rings

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Brown Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

South Sea Pearl Tsavorite Champagne Diamond Squiggle White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond: Champagne Diamond, 0.45 ct Tsavorite: 1.71 ct Metal: 18K White Gold, 10.68 g South Sea
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2010s Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...

3.42ct Diamond Five Butterflies Rubies, Sapphires Necklace in 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
on request About the gems: - white diamonds 2.59 ct - Brown diamonds 0.22 ct - black diamonds 0.61
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2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Bl...

Lime Green Tourmaline Cognac Diamond Gold Ring
By Michael Barin
Located in Carmel by the Sea, CA
Cognac Diamonds. 1.66 CT Round Brilliant Diamonds set in Organic Silver. Organic Silver does not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Brown Diamond, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yel...

GIA Certified 60.96 Carat Tanzanite Pendant Necklace
Located in Encino, CA
VS-2 Color D - F Total Weight of Colored Stones 60.96 ct. Total Weight of Diamonds 2.32 ct. Total
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Exceptional Pair 41.60 Carat of Rare Mali Garnet Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
in beauty the brilliance of a Diamond, one of the latest rare garnet discovered of incomparable
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Early 2000s Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Garnet

Natural Fancy Multicolored 5 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
happy place. There are approximately 5 carats of natural yellow diamonds and white diamonds set in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yel...

Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 1.47 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
yellow gold with AIG certificate. -1 diamond main stone of 0.74 ct. cut: round brilliant color: natural
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 1.47 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
18k yellow gold with an AIG certificate. -1 diamond main stone of 0.74 ct. cut: round brilliant
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orianne Collins Amore White Gold Chocolate and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Orianne Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamonds. The word AMORE is spelled out in 18 karat white gold letters set with .5 CT Chocolate Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Textured Sunflower Earrings Cufflinks One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
intense yellow, champagne, cognac, brown orange and black diamonds. Handmade in New York City. Sunflower
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2010s American Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

LeVian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chocolate and White Diamond Band Ring Size 7
Located in Washington Depot, CT
45 round brown diamonds and 105 white diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Width: 12
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond Chrome Diopside Gold Sunflower Ring as seen on Kate Upton
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, brown orange and black diamonds and 5 carats of finest chrome diopside. Handcrafted with love in New
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Alex Soldier Diamond Chrome Diopside Gold Sunflower Ring as seen on Kate Upton
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, brown orange and black diamonds and 5 carats of finest chrome diopside. Handcrafted with love in New
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Gemistry Victorian 12.74cttw Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This Gemistry, Victorian 12.74 Ct. T.W Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings features round and pear ruby
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2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

A Rainbow of Sparkling Gems: 3.68ct Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 0.23 ct. cut: Round Brilliant color: H-I clarity: SI2-I1 cut grade: VG-G 2 diamond side stones of
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 14k White Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Ring w/1.18 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gold Main stone: 5 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 0.73 ct Shape: Oval Color grade: Natural
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2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 42.1 Cttw. Brown Cameos and Diamond Chandelier Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
.: 12.76 CT Approx. Brown Cameos Wt.: 29.34 CT Diamond Shape Cut: Pear, Round and Rose Cut
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2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Victorian.28.57 Cttw. Brown Cameos and Diamond Marquise Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
.: 15.43 GM Approx. Diamond Wt.: 7.03 CT Approx. Brown Cameos Wt.: 21.54 CT Diamond Shape Cut: Round
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2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Alex Soldier Diamond Chrome Diopside Gold Sunflower Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, brown orange and black diamonds and 5 carats of finest chrome diopside. Handcrafted with love in New
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Victorian 21.7 Carat T.W. Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Pear Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Gemistry, Victorian 21. 7 Ct. t.w. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Pear Drop Earrings
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2010s Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver

Antique German Ring natural 0.8ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6.25/1.3gr
Located in SE
holding bezel set natural oval rose cut Diamond 6.5 x 5 mm / ca 0.8 ct, color ca. light Brown. This stone
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Le Vian 1 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Yellow Gold Bridal Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
banded with a triple row of Vanilla Diamonds (5/8 ct t.w.). Ring Size: 7.25 Please feel free to reach out
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2010s Bridal Rings

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

1960 David Webb Natural Fancy Color Light Brown Diamond with Baguettes Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
With Pinkish Tinge 1.10 Ct Diamond. Ring Is Further Flanked With Six Baguette Cut Diamonds Weighing
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Vintage 1960s American Band Rings

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Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Yurman Silver 0.30 Carat Cushion Smoky Quartz & Diamond Unique Ladies Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Columbia, MO
Sizable Yes Width 5 mm Stone 1 Information Stone Type Smoky Quartz Stone Shape Cushion Stone Color Brown
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Vintage 14K White Gold & 0.37 Ctw. Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold and natural diamong ring. In 14 karat white gold. With a central high set prong-set 0.31± Ct round brilliant cut diamond (Color: G, Clarity: SI), flanked by 4 ...
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20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 6.33 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and timeless round diamond tennis necklace with dangling asscher cut and GIA certified pear brilliant diamond. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 6.33 carats total di...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Custom Iced Out Emerald Cut Diamonds Rolex Datejust Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Rolex datejust 41mm Iced out completely with collection quality vs white natural round and emerald cut diamonds 26 carats in collection quality diamonds fully iced out d...
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

IGI 14K 2.57 Ct Natural Emerald Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

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

2.64 Carat Antique Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This charming antique ring centers around a 2.64 carat colombian emerald of exceptional clarity and rich color. The fine crystal is accompanied by a certificate from AGL stating the ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Three Stone Platinum 3.78-carat Sapphire Engagement Ring - GIA - Beverly Hills
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxury Three-Stone Platinum 3.78-carat Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring By Merkaba Beverly Hills. Designed for those who appreciate timeless elegance and profound mean...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 8.13 Carat Sapphire with Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite sapphire and diamond Art Deco style three stone / halo ring. 8.11 carat cushion sapphire heat. Complimented with 1.54ct of brilliant diamonds and 2 shield diamonds, appro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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

111.55 Carat Tanzanite Loose Gemstone
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the breathtaking 111.55 carat loose Tanzanite, a rare and extraordinary gemstone of the highest quality. This oval-shaped Tanzanite boasts an exceptional AAAA rating, ind...
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2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

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Tanzanite

111.55 Carat Tanzanite Loose Gemstone
111.55 Carat Tanzanite Loose Gemstone
$83,625
W 0.97 in L 1.26 in
Russian Gold and Silver Mounted Diamond Set Scarab Brooch 1830’s
Located in Firenze, IT
The body pavé set with rose-cut diamonds, with gold legs, length 5cm. Weight: 22gr.
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Antique 1830s Russian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unique 1920's Patek Philippe Platinum 4.00 cts Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany with Silk Band and Original Platinum Clasp...Manual Wind In Running Condition. Dial sig...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Ring Set with 2.36 Carat Light Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond
By Trabert Hoeffer
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold ring prong set with GIA certified 2.36 natural light fancy yellow Radiant cut diamond, VVS1 clarity, surrounded by 94 round brilliant cut light fancy yellow diamonds ...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Sophia D. 1.95 Carat Engagement Ring in Platinum Setting
By Sophia D
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Antique Art Deco Platinum French Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum French Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring. This incredible engagement ring is crafted in platinum. The center holds a natural sugarloaf sa...
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold

GIA Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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5 Ct Round Brown Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 5 ct round brown diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 5 ct round brown diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 5 ct round brown diamond from House of R&D, Colleen B. Rosenblat and AB Jewelry NYC — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 5 ct round brown diamond, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 5 Ct Round Brown Diamond?

On average, a 5 ct round brown diamond at 1stDibs sells for $4,775, while they’re typically $330 on the low end and $359,006 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.