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Art Carved Floral Ring 14k

14K GOLD Two Tone Design BAND RING Size 5 Floral Pattern Marked Art Carved 1930s
14K GOLD Two Tone Design BAND RING Size 5 Floral Pattern Marked Art Carved 1930s

14K GOLD Two Tone Design BAND RING Size 5 Floral Pattern Marked Art Carved 1930s

By Art Carved

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage from the 1930s Size: 5 US Materials: Gold Band color: Gold Period: Art Deco Description 14K GOLD Two Tone Design BAND RING Size 5 Floral Pattern Marked Art Carved J R Wood...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings

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14k Gold

Art Deco 14K Gold Two Tone Design Band Ring Floral Pattern Marked
Art Deco 14K Gold Two Tone Design Band Ring Floral Pattern Marked

Art Deco 14K Gold Two Tone Design Band Ring Floral Pattern Marked

By Art Carved

Located in Santa Monica, CA

14K GOLD Two Tone Design BAND RING Size 5 Floral Pattern Marked Art Carved J R Wood Marked Art Carved 4.6 Gram Size 6 Art Carved, J.R.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings

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14k Gold

An Art-Deco Natural Green Carved & Pierced Jade (19mm) Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
An Art-Deco Natural Green Carved & Pierced Jade (19mm) Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.

An Art-Deco Natural Green Carved & Pierced Jade (19mm) Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This Art-Deco c1930’s ring is in beautiful condition Set with an oval intricately ...

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Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Carved Amethyst Intaglio Hardstone Ring
14K White Gold Carved Amethyst Intaglio Hardstone Ring

14K White Gold Carved Amethyst Intaglio Hardstone Ring

Located in Sewickley, PA

This exquisite 14k white gold ring showcases a masterfully carved amethyst intaglio, featuring the classical profile of a laurel-crowned figure reminiscent of ancient Roman artistry.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Amethyst, White Gold

14k Gold Left Facing Amethyst Cameo Ring w/ Seed Pearl Filigree & Floral Frame
14k Gold Left Facing Amethyst Cameo Ring w/ Seed Pearl Filigree & Floral Frame

14k Gold Left Facing Amethyst Cameo Ring w/ Seed Pearl Filigree & Floral Frame

Located in Montclair, NJ

This rare antique art deco ring was crafted from solid 14k yellow & green gold with rose gold accents. It features a detailed carved amethyst left facing cameo neatly bezel set at th...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.8 g.

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

ART DECO 1925 Chinoiserie Oval Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Jade
ART DECO 1925 Chinoiserie Oval Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Jade

ART DECO 1925 Chinoiserie Oval Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Jade

Located in Miami, FL

An American art deco chinoiserie ring designed by F & F Felger Inc. This is a beautiful ring created in America during the art deco period, circa 1925. This ring has been design...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pink Coral Flower Design Ring
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pink Coral Flower Design Ring

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pink Coral Flower Design Ring

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This elegant ladies’ ring is crafted in solid 14-karat yellow gold and features a beautifully carved pink coral centerpiece in a delicate floral design. Measuring approximately 22.6 ...

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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Coral, Yellow Gold

Diamond & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Yellow Gold Ring
Diamond & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Yellow Gold Ring

Diamond & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Yellow Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Adding to its vintage charm, the ring’s shanks are intricately carved with delicate floral motifs, enhancing its timeless beauty.

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold
Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold

Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Victorian ring with carved operculum shell An extremely rare piece, created in England during the high Victorian era (1837-1901), back in the 1870. This is a very unusual memento ca...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Dome Rings

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.83 Carat Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Vintage 0.83 Carat Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold

Vintage 0.83 Carat Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring Size: 6.25 Introducing a stunning Vintage Early Modern Cut Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring. This exquisite piece combines timeless elegance with a touch of vintage allure. Wi...

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 6.92ct Garnet, 3.50ct Moonstone and 1.23ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 6.92ct Garnet, 3.50ct Moonstone and 1.23ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant

Antique 6.92ct Garnet, 3.50ct Moonstone and 1.23ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The upper portion of the pendant is ornamented with three floral designs; the upper portion o...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Carved Jadeite Ring Encircled with Seed Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Jadeite Ring Encircled with Seed Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Vintage Carved Jadeite Ring Encircled with Seed Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Daytona Beach, FL

1920's carved jadeite ring encircled with seed pearls. The 14 karat yellow gold ring is enhanced with a rose gold floral design on the ring shank. The jade measures approximately 23...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mixed Gold Diamond Ring - c. 1920s
Mixed Gold Diamond Ring - c. 1920s

Mixed Gold Diamond Ring - c. 1920s

Located in Madison area, WI

- 14k yellow gold band; 14k white gold face, .25 carat Old European-cut diamond, 2 diamond accents, .31 carats total diamond weight Entirely different from all other rings.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Necklace

Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold, this necklace is comprised of a dainty rope chain, which secures with a simple spring ring cl...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Rope Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14ct Gold Jade Floral Pendant Necklace Curb Chain 585 Purity 24 Inch
Antique 14ct Gold Jade Floral Pendant Necklace Curb Chain 585 Purity 24 Inch

Antique 14ct Gold Jade Floral Pendant Necklace Curb Chain 585 Purity 24 Inch

Located in Camelford, GB

On offer is this gorgeous 14CT GOLD ART DECO JADE FLORAL PENDANT NECKLACE PENDANT DESCRIPTION DETAILS Material: Solid 14ct (585/000) yellow gold with a rosey hue Style: Handmade ge...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Oval Carved Amethyst Filigree Floral Ring w/ Bow Sides
Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Oval Carved Amethyst Filigree Floral Ring w/ Bow Sides

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Oval Carved Amethyst Filigree Floral Ring w/ Bow Sides

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Carved Oval Cut - Prong Set - Transparent Medium Purple Color - 18x12.8mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White & Green Gold w/ Rose Gold ...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Art Carved Floral Unisex Stackable Wedding Band
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Art Carved Floral Unisex Stackable Wedding Band

Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Art Carved Floral Unisex Stackable Wedding Band

Located in Addison, TX

Here we have a beautiful Art deco classic. Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold this band is versatile and timeless, the basic pattern has beautiful floral details. The carvings are clean and ...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Carved Jade Enamel 14 Karat Gold Floral Antique Ring
Art Nouveau Carved Jade Enamel 14 Karat Gold Floral Antique Ring

Art Nouveau Carved Jade Enamel 14 Karat Gold Floral Antique Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval carved jade, measuring approximately 22.5 x 15.2 mm, light mottled green Carved with a floral and foliate motif Shoulders exhibit inlaid green and deep orange ena...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Jade, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Floral Carved Amethyst Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Floral Carved Amethyst Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Floral Carved Amethyst Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

Art Nouveau Floral Carved Amethyst Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This beautiful amethyst ring from the 1890s is a true testament to the elegance of Victorian-era design.

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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Deep Relief Floral Carved Band with Milgrain Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Art Deco Deep Relief Floral Carved Band with Milgrain Yellow Gold Vintage Ring

Art Deco Deep Relief Floral Carved Band with Milgrain Yellow Gold Vintage Ring

Located in Addison, TX

Likely from the 1930's this Art Deco beauty features a floral carved design all of the way around with milgrain design at the edge.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Floral Monogram Unisex Signet Ring
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Floral Monogram Unisex Signet Ring

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Floral Monogram Unisex Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Signet style ring centers a deeply carved and stylized monogram - 'M' or 'W' With highly rendered floral shoulders Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Ring Size: 8 & sizable Mea...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Deco 14K Gold Floral Carved Jabel Signed Stackable Wedding Band -#190072230
Deco 14K Gold Floral Carved Jabel Signed Stackable Wedding Band -#190072230

Deco 14K Gold Floral Carved Jabel Signed Stackable Wedding Band -#190072230

By Jabel

Located in Addison, TX

Here we have a true treasure. Not just the piece of jewelry but the hallmark inside is a treasure as well. Jabel was founded in 1916 by JJ Abelson in Newark New Jersey. Jabel swiftly...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Carved Jade Ring Buddha 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Filigree Jewelry
Vintage Art Deco Carved Jade Ring Buddha 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Filigree Jewelry

Vintage Art Deco Carved Jade Ring Buddha 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Filigree Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era carved jade ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k yellow gold.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Flower and Leaf Carved Stackable Wedding Band
Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Flower and Leaf Carved Stackable Wedding Band

Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Flower and Leaf Carved Stackable Wedding Band

Located in Addison, TX

This petit floral band has a timeless floral repeating pattern. Crafted in 14K yellow gold this band is in outstanding condition for its age. With a delicate milgrain outlining the r...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Carved Men's Ring
Antique Art Nouveau Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Carved Men's Ring

Antique Art Nouveau Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Carved Men's Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

The shoulders of the ring are carved with stylized floral designs in Art Nouveau taste.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond

Art Deco 14K White Gold Antique Filigree Amethyst Cameo Statement Ring
Art Deco 14K White Gold Antique Filigree Amethyst Cameo Statement Ring

Art Deco 14K White Gold Antique Filigree Amethyst Cameo Statement Ring

Located in Addison, TX

Here we have a unique piece, crafted in 14K white gold the filigree has delicate floral details that begin about halfway down the shank. Wrapping up around the gallery and encompassi...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Filigree Mint Green Rectangle Spinel Smoking Ring
Art Deco 14K White Gold Filigree Mint Green Rectangle Spinel Smoking Ring

Art Deco 14K White Gold Filigree Mint Green Rectangle Spinel Smoking Ring

Located in Addison, TX

Here we have a fantastic smoking ring! This rectangle cushion cut spinel is an outstanding minty blue hue that is not something that you see every day. This minty color is breathtaki...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1925 Chinoiserie Enameled Oval Ring In 14Kt Gold With Carved Jadeite
Art Deco 1925 Chinoiserie Enameled Oval Ring In 14Kt Gold With Carved Jadeite

Art Deco 1925 Chinoiserie Enameled Oval Ring In 14Kt Gold With Carved Jadeite

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco chinoiserie cocktail ring. Beautiful piece, created during the American art deco period, circa 1925. This ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with a ...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14K Two Tone Vintage Three Stone Ring GIA Certified Engagement Ring
Art Deco 14K Two Tone Vintage Three Stone Ring GIA Certified Engagement Ring

Art Deco 14K Two Tone Vintage Three Stone Ring GIA Certified Engagement Ring

Located in Addison, TX

This three stone beauty has exceptional details. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, and 14K white gold for the bezel setting, the two tone look is a subtle, unique look that compliments the...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose and White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wide Wedding Band
Antique Art Deco 14K Rose and White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wide Wedding Band

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose and White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wide Wedding Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose and White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wide Wedding Band.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

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

Antique Art Nouveau 1.75 Ct Diamond Gold Unisex Ring
Antique Art Nouveau 1.75 Ct Diamond Gold Unisex Ring

Antique Art Nouveau 1.75 Ct Diamond Gold Unisex Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

The diamond is flanked by carved floral designs in Art Nouveau taste. The diamond measures 7.2 x 7.2 x 4.8 mm.

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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Coral Onyx Gold Unisex Ring
Art Deco Coral Onyx Gold Unisex Ring

Art Deco Coral Onyx Gold Unisex Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Austria, Vienna, circa 1930 A vintage yellow 14K gold unisex ring with finely hand-carved floral designs is centered with a rectangular natural coral flanked by two trapezoid shaped...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Coral, Onyx

Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring
Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring

Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

The ring is marked with 56 zolotnik gold standard (14K).

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Rock Crystal Diamonds Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Rock Crystal Diamonds Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Rock Crystal Diamonds Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

This extraordinary 14K yellow gold ring is a stunning example of Italian artistry and refined elegance.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930s Carved Green Onyx Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Floral Link Bracelet
Art Deco 1930s Carved Green Onyx Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Floral Link Bracelet

Art Deco 1930s Carved Green Onyx Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Floral Link Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Link style bracelet comprised of four cushion cut green onyx intaglio deeply carved to depict a central flower surrounded by foliate, translucent and bluish-green in color Prong set...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930s Carved Green Onyx Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Floral Link Necklace
Art Deco 1930s Carved Green Onyx Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Floral Link Necklace

Art Deco 1930s Carved Green Onyx Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Floral Link Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Link style necklace comprised of cushion cut green onyx intaglio deeply carved to depict a central flower surrounded by foliate, translucent and bluish-green in color Prong set and ...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Carved and Faceted Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Drop Necklace
Art Nouveau Carved and Faceted Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Drop Necklace

Art Nouveau Carved and Faceted Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Drop Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chain necklace is comprised of stylized swirled gold links With four 10.0 mm amethyst bead stations, deeply carved, and medium-light purple in color Centering a large faceted pear ...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Art Carved Floral Ring 14k For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art carved floral ring 14k you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Finding the perfect art carved floral ring 14k may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating an art carved floral ring 14k has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Art Carved are consistently popular. While most can agree that any art carved floral ring 14k from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and antique cushion cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art carved floral ring 14k, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Art Carved Floral Ring 14k?

On average, an art carved floral ring 14k at 1stDibs sells for $1,100, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.