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Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

34.18 Carats Antique Green Aquamarine with Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring design. Accented by 8 old mine cut diamonds weighing 0.42 carats total. Finely made in 18K White
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 2.91 Carat Aquamarine and 1.68 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
aquamarine cocktail ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced decorated
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.58 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Filigree Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquamarine and diamond Art Deco filigree engagement ring. Natural no heat aqua center stone, set in
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Early 20th Century Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

4.5 Carat Aquamarine 24 Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring Gold Victorian Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
We are so delighted to have this extraordinary 4.5 Carat antique natural Aquamarine Ring with a
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Art-Deco 14 carats Natural Aquamarine (No Treated) and Diamond in Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art-Deco 14 carats Natural Aquamarine and Diamond in Platinum Ring. Centrally set with an oval cut
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1920s European Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Platinum

1930s Oval Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 4.78 carat aquamarine, 1.39 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Aquamarine, Enamel, & Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A victorian period aquamarine, and old mine cut diamond ring accented with scalloped blue enamel
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1890s Victorian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

3.65 Cts Natural Light Aquamarine Loose Gemstone Asscher Cut From Pakistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Aquamarine Weight : 3.65 Carats Dimension: 9.3x9.3x6.9 Mm Origin: Pakistan Color: Light
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Early 1600s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine

1925s Art Deco Diamond Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
pump. Total weight of the aquamarine : 7,20 carats approximately. Heigth : 21 mm approximately, width
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1920s French Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
iridescence in reds, greens, blues and gold. Set in 18 carat yellow gold claw collets Two main transitional
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
iridescence in reds, greens, blues and gold. Set in 18 carat yellow gold claw collets Two main transitional
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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

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2010s Israeli Victorian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold

18K Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond and Aquamarine Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the exquisite craftsmanship of Van Cleef and Arpels with this captivating Diamond and Aquamarine Ring. In very good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with ...
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1960s Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant "Bridgerton Period" Regency Era Circa 1811
Located in Southbury, CT
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace dates to the Regency period (1811-1820). This crowning jewel from the era features an exquisite and huge emerald-cut aquamarine of the most...
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1810s Unknown Regency Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Schlumberger 16 Stone Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Iconic Tiffany style at its Schlumberger best! This 16-stone ring features a traditional ribbon of X's and diamond O's. A ra...
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1980s American Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique old mine cut diamond ring in floral design centered with 1 old mine cut diamond estimate weight of 0.35 carats flanked with smaller old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 1...
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1890s Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Diamond, 14k Gold

LEYSER 18k White Gold Santa Maria Aquamarine Diamond Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
18k White Gold Ring, set with: 1x Fine Aquamarine (fac., radiant-cut, Santa Maria, 12.8mm, 7.70 carat), 6x Diamonds (brilliant-cut, 2mm, TW/vsi, 0.20ct) 20x Diamonds (brilliant-c...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Large GIA Rectangular Cushion Aquamarine Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Up for sale we have an absolutely stunning, GIA certified, aquamarine solitaire cocktail ring. The fine quality aquamarine is a large rectangular cushion cut stone, weighing approxim...
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Early 2000s Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Filigree Link Bracelet
Located in Thiensville, WI
c.1920's Art Deco Aquamarine gemstone, diamond, and platinum link bracelet. The center section of bracelet (former watch case), measures approximately 18 mm length x 15 mm width, hol...
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1920s Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.05 Carat Old Mine Cut Champagne Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Old Mine Cut Champagne Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately 2.05 Carats Color/Clarity: Champagne/SI2 Ring Weight: 3.3 Gram...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 3.43 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Aquamarine Ring #J5210
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold filigree ring featuring 3.34ct antique cushion cut aquamarine, measuring about 10mm x 9mm. The color of the gem is best represented on the hand, not as blue a...
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1920s Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, 14k Gold

20 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful blue aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. The emerald cut aquamarine weighs approximately 20 carats and the 6 round brilliant cut diamond ac...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 5.00 Carat Aquamarine Solitaire Filigree Ring in 20 Karat White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period aquamarine solitaire ring crafted in 20 karat white gold. Centered by a fancy cut aquamarine of 5.00 carats displaying vivid sky blue color, and VVS clarity. Emb...
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1920s Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, White Gold

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Diamond, Platinum

10.51 Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Emerald cut aqua cocktail ring. 10.51 carat center stone in a 14k white gold setting with 4 single cut accent diamonds. 1 rectangular pale blue aquamarine, approx. 10.51ct 4...
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Mid-20th Century Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s This Art Deco era platinum ring features a 1.92 carat natural unheated sapphire from Ceylon of beautiful royal blue color. The sapphire is framed by bright white old Eur...
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1920s Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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Art Deco Aquamarine 18 Carat Gold 28 Carat Aqua Ring
Located in Lancaster , GB
Aquamarine which is an impressive 28cts and has a lovely green hue to it. The shoulders of the ring are set
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1920s British Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Authentic Edwardian 4.70 Carat Natural Aquamarine Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Framed Sky This authentic Edwardian ring is epitome of elegance Exquisitely hand crafted mounting
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Aquamarine Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring features a sparkling intense bluish-green round faceted aquamarine. The stone is set in
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine

Antique 5.38 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 5.38 carat aquamarine and 0.65 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and
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1920s Unknown Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 23.75 Carat Aquamarine Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 23.75 carat aquamarine, 0.48 carat ruby and 0.59 carat diamond, 18
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby

Edwardian 6.25 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mixed cut aquamarine weighing approximately 6.00 carats, transparent and medium slightly greenish-blue
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Aquamarine Pink Gold Antique Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1890 14k pink gold Victorian Aqua ring. Hand engraved and detailed sides. 8 prong top. On
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1920s Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
European and transitional cut brilliant diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight 3 carats. The aquamarine
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1920s Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art deco Aquamarine.Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
12 Carat Aquamarine set in Platinum with Natural Onyx and Full Cut Diamonds .85 carat diamonds
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Aquamarine Sapphire White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930-1940 Art Deco elongated top filigree ring with blue Sapphire corners and fine natural
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 18ct White Gold 4ct Aquamarine Single Stone Ring, circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fine and impressive Edwardian 4ct round cut aquamarine solitaire ring set in 18ct white gold hand
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1910s Edwardian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 6.52 CTW Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Floral Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mixed cushion cut aquamarine weighing approximately 6.40 carats Transparent light blue
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1870s Victorian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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

Art Deco Platinum Ring Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
(approximately 2.80 carats total). This Art Deco ring top measures 7/8" x 7/8" x 3/8". The cocktail ring weighs
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Bailey Banks & Biddle Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
approximately, 5/8" long vertical to the fingernail. Signed heirloom Art Deco aquamarine and diamond ring
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1920s American Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

Art Deco Aqua and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
shoulder. Modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: Q or 8 1/4 Centre Stone Dimensions: 11mm x 7mm
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1920s British Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 2.70 Carats Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut aquamarine weighing in total approximately 2.40 carats Bezel set and a well matched medium light
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1910s Edwardian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 18.87 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Floral Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a basket set pear cut aquamarine drop weighing approximately 16.73 carats, transparent
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1910s Edwardian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 4.50 Total Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Filigree Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
feminine and timeless appeal. Adorning the center of the bracelet are 3 alluring aquamarine stones that
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 12.22 Carat Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat Gold Double Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two pear cut aquamarines weighing approximately 12.00 carats total, transparent and light
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 18 carat yellow golden ring, 8 sides faceted aquamarine of 7.6 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
This antique 18 carat golden ring has a truly beautiful faceted aquamarine. This gemstone is double
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1920s Dutch Post-War Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Antique Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
grams Aquamarine: 15.8 x 8 x 5.6mm approx. 3.10 carats Size: 6.25 (US) Height: 4.8mm
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, White Gold

Art Deco 13.6 ct Aquamarine Diamond 18K Gold and Enamel Cocktail Ring, c. 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 13.6 carat Aquamarine Diamond 18K Gold and Enamel Cocktail Ring, circa 1920 Classically
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1920s German Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Aqua Marine Gemstone & Diamond Ring
Located in MIAMI, FL
VS clarity. The ring is fantastic, a true masterpiece. The ring is currently a size 8 however fully
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Aquamarine Gold Ring 30 Carat Aquamarine Emerald Cut
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous 15ct yellow gold ring which boasts a 30ct Aquamarine that is Emerald Cut. It
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1920s British Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1.30 Carat Aquamarine 1.04 Diamond Gold Platinum Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Aquamarine is the star of this ring, old mine cut totally natural Sky Blue colour 1.30 Ct in weight. The
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Aquamarine Trilogy 18 Carat Gold circa 1910 Ring
Located in Lancaster , GB
This classy antique Aquamarine and Diamond trilogy ring is Edwardian, Circa 1910. The lovely ocean
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1910s British Edwardian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat Gold, Rare 3 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Ruby and diamond ring, circa 1910. Thailand, alongside neighbouring Myanmar (Burma), is famed for
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Early 20th Century British Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
: total carat weight approximately 0.20 carats total. RING SIZE UK: Q US: 8 1/4 MEASUREMENTS Setting: 10
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Early 20th Century British Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 9.30 Carat Aquamarine 1.50 Carat Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
natural aquamarine of approx 9.30 Ct (16.47 mm. x 12.77 mm.) - 8 old European cut diamonds totalling
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Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Ring 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Setting
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This outstanding Art Deco ring surmounted with 3 oval cut aquamarines totaling approx 3 carats
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1920s American Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique, Georgian, 18 Carat Gold, Onyx Intaglio Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Onyx intaglio ring, 18th century. This ring is set with a striking black onyx with an expertly
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18th Century British Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Onyx, Gold

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Emerald Five Stone Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
ring sits comfortably alongside other rings. Emeralds: approx. 1.59 carats total, largest approx. 0.40
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Early 20th Century British Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, Mid Century, 1940s, 18ct Gold, French, Fire Opal Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Place Of Origin France Stone Type Fire Opal - 8 carats (calculated) Stone Dimensions 18.5mm x
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Early 20th Century Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Opal, Fire Opal, Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
white gold. Centered by a high quality 1 carat natural Sky Blue aquamarine, this ring features a total
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

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Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique 8 carat aquamarine ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 55 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique 8 carat aquamarine ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating an antique 8 carat aquamarine ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Berca Atelier, Kian Design and Leon Mege are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes antique cushion cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for an antique 8 carat aquamarine ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique 8 Carat Aquamarine Ring?

The price for an antique 8 carat aquamarine ring starts at $770 and tops out at $14,100 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,346.

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.