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9 Carat Diamond Solitaire

Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Old Mine cut diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The old mine cut diamond measures approx
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Vintage 1980s British Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of the ring is so simple and beautiful. The central diamond measures 30pts and the
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Vintage Citrine and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This solitaire holds an emerald cut citrine stone with diamond shoulders. The diamonds measure 3pts
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Vintage 1960s British Solitaire Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1950s Diamond Solitaire Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Miffy Ring is a 9 carat gold vision of enduring romance, her solitaire diamond glowing with
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20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Bravingtons Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful solitaire ring is modelled in 9 carat gold and the stone set in platinum. The
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond and 9 Carat Rose Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This rose cut diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The old mine cut diamond measures approx 80pts
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Incogem Floating Diamond Lucite Ring - 0.50 Carat Size 9
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is the Incogem Floating Diamond Lucite Ring, a striking handcrafted design in 14K yellow gold
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2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS SWITZERLAND 9 Carat Ceylon Royal Blue Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Cut Ceylon Sapphire weighing 9 carats, and certified by GRS Switzerland as an untreated, UNHEATED Sri
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2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

9 Millimeter Amethyst Yellow Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver Fashion Ring
Located in Woodstock, GA
band also includes 0.21 total carat weight of diamonds. Sitting atop the setting is a 9-millimeter
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2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamond in this ring measures 10pts. The stone has a wonderful glisten to it. The ring is
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Vintage 1970s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Georgian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
floral detail. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: V 1/2 or 10 3/4 Face Width: 9mm Height Off
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Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9 Karat Gold 0.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage solitaire ring crafted in 9K gold and 925 silver. Circa 1960. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Rrp £9, 500 Tiffany & Co Platinum 0.74 Ct Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings Pair
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
Tiffany & Co Platinum and 0.74ct Diamond Solitaire stud earrings complete with all the original paperwork
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21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

9 Carat Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Ring 10.50 CTW
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
. Diamonds have an estimated weight of 1.50 carats; their quality is SI1-VS2 clarity and G color. Ring size
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

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9 Karat White Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring with Diamond Shoulders
Located in East Grinstead, GB
9 Karat White Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring With Diamond Shoulders A dainty oval opal solitaire
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

9 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Solitaire Ring with Diamond Shoulders
Located in East Grinstead, GB
9 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Solitaire Ring With Diamond Shoulders A dainty oval sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

9 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Solitaire Ring with Diamond Shoulders
Located in East Grinstead, GB
9 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Solitaire Ring With Diamond Shoulders A dainty pear shape pink
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold

9 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Brilliant Cut Solitaire Thin Cocktail Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Round brilliant cut solitaire midi ring design. 0.024 carats shining diamond on 9 karat yellow
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2010s Italian Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

9 Karat Yellow Gold and Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire “I Love You” Flexible
Located in London, GB
One of a kind ring, 9K yellow gold approx 15gr, heart solitaire diamond 1.01ct, full cut round
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 9k Gold

Art Deco Aqua, Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning aqua is pale in colour and has a cut which gives a hall of mirrors effect. The shoulders, setting and band is modelled in 9ct gold and is very simple in design. Set wit...
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Vivid Purple Oval Amethyst 9 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Vintage Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Carefully crafted in 9 carat yellow gold is this charming vintage ring featuring a glorious bright
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20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 9 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural 9 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14Kt White Gold A classic design
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2010s Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.60 Carat Solitaire Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 9 Carat Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Hamilton, AU
two round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.60 carats. The studs are finished with standard 9 carat
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Circa 2000s Solitaire Diamond Domed Band 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
weigh 0.10 carats with G colour and SI clarity grades. Ring Size T (Australia and UK sizing) or 9 3/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 9 Carat White Gold Solitaire Diamond Stud Style Earrings
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 9 yellow carat gold, these lovely vintage stud earrings each feature a shimmering round
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20th Century Modern Stud Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1980s Solitaire Diamond Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant and Chain
Located in Hamilton, AU
diamond, finished with a lovely rabbit ear bail and threaded on a 9 carat gold pendant. This charming
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Circa 1950s Emerald Cut Parti Sapphire Vintage 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 9 carat gold, this charming and petite solitaire ring features a fine yellow gold band
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A vintage 9 carat gold ring with a diamond set in platinum. The setting has diamonds set within
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Vintage 1980s British Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diopside and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. The shoulders have diamonds which total approx 10pts. Modelled in 9ct gold. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 9 Carat Rose Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This old mine cut diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The old mine cut diamond measures approx
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
and band is modelled in 9ct gold and is very simple in design. The shoulders hold two diamond points
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Solitaire Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stone there are two 'kisses' that hold a diamond point at the centre of each. Modelled in 9carat gold
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Solitaire Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Vintage Diamond Four-Stone and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This unusual piece is modelled out of 9 carat gold and has four diamonds set on top. The diamonds
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold

Art Deco Zircon and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
2carat. The shoulders hold three diamond points on each side and the ring is modelled in 9ct white gold
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Zircon, White Gold

1.00 Carat Rub Over Round Brilliant Diamond Vintage Ring in 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 9 carat yellow gold, this enchanting vintage ring features an organic style band
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

1.00 Carat Blue Diamond 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Gypsy Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful natural blue diamond ring. Solitaire gypsy design. 9 carat yellow gold shank with a
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20th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Blue Diamond, Gold

1.25 Carat Champagne Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
modelled in a simple and slender 9 carat white gold shank. Protruding 6mm off the finger. Obvious tinted
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, 9k Gold

Retro 0.35 Carat 9 Diamonds Solitaire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning retro ring with several diamonds in the middle forming a central diamond. 18 carats white
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern Yellow Diamond Ring in 9 Carat Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This stunning contemporary ring features a single yellow diamond in a 9ct gold band. Simple and
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Early 2000s British Modern Solitaire Rings

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Yellow Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colourful Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A fine quality opal and diamond 9ct gold ring. 9 carat yellow gold head and shank. Set with an oval
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20th Century British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold

Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Ring in 9 Carat Rose Gold Design
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A beautifully crafted ring with a sparkling diamond nestled amongst strands of rose gold fashioned
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold

Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Ring in 9 Carat Rose Gold Design
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A beautifully crafted ring with a sparkling diamond nestled amongst strands of rose gold fashioned
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Ornate, Shield Ring, 9 Carat, Morganite Beryl and Diamonds
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Ornate, Shield 9 Carat Morganite and Diamond Ring Ring features a center oval shaped morganite
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Beryl, Diamond, 14k Gold

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18k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gypsy-style ring centering a brownish-yellow old mine cut diamond weighing 1.95 carats set in polished 18k yellow gold. Ring measuring 10.46mm at top tapering to 2.5mm at the base of...
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2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .34ct Old European Platinum Original 1920
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's-1930's Art Deco .34ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Featuring a Genuine Old European Cut Natural Mined Diamond .26ct Center 4 Antique Sing...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
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Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Vintage Diamond, Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The setting and the shoulders of this three stone ring are modelled in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18ct yellow gold. The three sparkly diamonds are set in illusi...
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Classic graduated five stone diamond ring modelled in 18ct gold. diamond total approx 45pts and set in platinum. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Width: 4mm height off finger: 6mm Weight: 2.7g
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five bright glistening diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple open work setting modelled in 18ct gold. The diamonds total 30pts. Ring Size: K or 5 1/4 Face Width: 4mm Height Of...
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Hand Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a rare and absolutely incredible antique engagement ring that was crafted during the art nouveau period from solid 14k yellow gold. It features a fine diamond with a uni...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Three diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold and stones set in platinum. The central round diamond measures 7pts and the rose cut diamonds either si...
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Totally is diamond 1.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6.8 (We offer free resizing) We can ...
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Antique Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Art Nouveau Three Stone, Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Nouveau Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 Experience the elegance of a bygone era with this stunning Art Nouveau statement ring. It features an exquisite open-work des...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Old Mine cut diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The old mine cut diamond measures approx 50pts and is H colour VS1. Modelled in 18 carat gold. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band W...
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Edwardian era Platinum 5 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
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Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Platinum Ring Wedding Engagement Ring Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
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Antique German Ring 0.5 ct. Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.5 / 1.9gr
Located in SE
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Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Edwardian Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three stones in this ring are set in illusion settings which make the diamonds appear larger. The diamonds total 20pts. The stones are set in platinum and the rest is made with 1...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s French Hallmarked Dome Shaped 0.85ct Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Band 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s This 18ct yellow gold band with a single French diamond is a classic and timeless piece of jewellery. The slightl...
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Early 20th Century French Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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9 Carat Diamond Solitaire For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 9 carat diamond solitaire you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 1973 antique edition and 2915 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 9 carat diamond solitaire may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 9 carat diamond solitaire — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Antinori Fine Jewels and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 9 carat diamond solitaire for sale are for women, but there are 1675 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 9 Carat Diamond Solitaire?

The price for a 9 carat diamond solitaire starts at $200 and tops out at $4,900,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,566.

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 Solitaire-rings for You

Even as jewelry trends have come and gone, antique and vintage diamond solitaire rings are a classic fashion piece. Although enduringly popular as an engagement ring style, a solitaire ring — whether it's an emerald solitaire ring, a sapphire solitaire ring or another iteration — makes a fantastic addition to any outfit with a variety of shapes and settings to explore.

Solitaire rings have a single stone setting and a minimalistic band in which pressure, bezel or prongs hold the stone in place. They have a long history in jewelry, such as an example discovered in Israel with a single amethyst that could be as old as the third century A.D.

Simple gold rings with single diamonds were prized possessions in Ancient Rome. However, it was not until the 1940s that engagement rings with a solitaire diamond setting became widely popular.

After the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II led to a decline in diamond prices, De Beers saw an opportunity. The diamond magnate teamed up with the ad agency N.W. Ayer for the “A Diamond Is Forever” campaign. It was a sensation and cemented the solitaire diamond as the leading engagement ring. Statistics show that diamonds are the most common gemstones for engagement rings, preferred by 87 percent of people. (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.) 

Today, the design of solitaire rings takes many forms, and those created by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and other internationally celebrated jewelry houses are particularly sought-after accessories. Though the single-stone setting remains the same, bands have become more detailed, with some containing other stones or even multiple diamonds. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and other art movements have influenced the design of solitaire rings over the years. However, the simplicity of this accessory remains timeless.

Browse 1stDibs for a unique selection of antique and vintage solitaire rings to accent any fashion choice.

Questions About 9 Carat Diamond Solitaire
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 9-carat diamond’s worth varies depending on the 4Cs of diamond quality — color, cut, clarity and carat. On average, a 9-carat diamond could cost you between $19,000 to $1,000,000. It is also likely that the price range per carat will be even broader. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of 9-carat diamond jewelry from different periods and styles to choose from.