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Victorian 0.90 Total Carat Foil Backed Diamond Navette Ring
Victorian 0.90 Total Carat Foil Backed Diamond Navette Ring

Victorian 0.90 Total Carat Foil Backed Diamond Navette Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

rest in a foil-back belcher setting, and weigh 0.90ctw collectively, catching the light beautifully

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

18ct yellow gold Victorian brooch - Large and heavy foiled back diamond heirloom
18ct yellow gold Victorian brooch - Large and heavy foiled back diamond heirloom

18ct yellow gold Victorian brooch - Large and heavy foiled back diamond heirloom

Located in Antwerp, BE

. These stunning diamonds are in very good condition and foil back set like most diamonds during that

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Indian Gold Freshwater Pearl Diamond Earrings
Indian Gold Freshwater Pearl Diamond Earrings

Indian Gold Freshwater Pearl Diamond Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Indian gold, freshwater pearl, foil-backed diamond, and colorful Jaipur enamel hoop

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Vintage 1940s Hoop Earrings

Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Crown and Flower Tremblé Pin
Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Crown and Flower Tremblé Pin

Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Crown and Flower Tremblé Pin

$4,095

H 1.32 in W 0.75 in D 0.88 in Dm 0.88 in

Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Crown and Flower Tremblé Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

trembling coil as it catches the light. The foil-backed diamonds weigh an approximate total weight of

Category

Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Georgian Diamond Silver and 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Georgian Diamond Silver and 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings

Georgian Diamond Silver and 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings

Located in OVIEDO, AS

earrings features a total of around 42 foil-backed, rose cut diamonds ranging from 3.9 mm to 1.2mm diameter

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Foil Backed Amethyst and Diamond Flower Brooch
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Foil Backed Amethyst and Diamond Flower Brooch

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Foil Backed Amethyst and Diamond Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

cabochon as its base, beautifully foil-backed to enhance its deep violet hue. Set atop the amethyst is a

Category

20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important 19th Century Royal Siam Diamond Cluster Ring Museum-Grade Thai
Important 19th Century Royal Siam Diamond Cluster Ring Museum-Grade Thai

Important 19th Century Royal Siam Diamond Cluster Ring Museum-Grade Thai

Located in London, GB

fineness of 18K gold. The 15 foil-backed diamonds are all set very securely and have an approximate total

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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Georgian Diamond Button Ring
Georgian Diamond Button Ring

Georgian Diamond Button Ring

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

element centres on a single round rose cut diamond which is foil backed and estimated to be of K colour

Category

Antique 18th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Flower Brooch
Antique Diamond Flower Brooch

Antique Diamond Flower Brooch

$35,000

W 2 in L 3.25 in

Antique Diamond Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

rectangular and cushion-shaped old mine-cut diamonds, the blossoms highlighted by collet-set foil-back rose

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

18k Gold, Emerald, Pearl, and Diamond Necklace
18k Gold, Emerald, Pearl, and Diamond Necklace

18k Gold, Emerald, Pearl, and Diamond Necklace

Located in New York, NY

foil-back rose-cut diamonds, suspending a baroque pearl and emerald bead drop, joined to a conforming

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring

Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The long marquise-shaped panel pavé set with collet set foiled back rose-cut diamonds, between

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 14K Rose Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet
Victorian 14K Rose Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet

Victorian 14K Rose Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet

Located in Venice, CA

rose cut diamonds and is foil backed. There are some very small dents along the edge of the bracelet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace

Located in Cairo, EG

dangling links design back foiled diamond settings rose gold color hall marked 56 imperial Russian gold

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Georgian Drippy Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Georgian Drippy Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Georgian Drippy Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

of the rose cut diamonds are belcher set set and foil-backed. Five strands of diamond teardrop links

Category

Antique 1830s Georgian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Rose Gold

Located in OVIEDO, AS

delicate floral motif. The diamonds are foil-backed and set in closed settings, a traditional 19th-century

Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

C1700 18K Tudor Period Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
C1700 18K Tudor Period Rose Diamond Cluster Ring

C1700 18K Tudor Period Rose Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

. In this ring as in all early diamond rings, diamonds were foil backed to reflect the light. It is

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British Tudor Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 3.48 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian 3.48 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch

Victorian 3.48 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch

$7,342

H 0.71 in W 1.26 in L 1.38 in

Victorian 3.48 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

decorated cluster design is ornamented with a central feature silver claw set, foil-backed 1.25Ct rose cut

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Silver-Topped Yellow Gold Ring
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Silver-Topped Yellow Gold Ring

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Silver-Topped Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Wheaton, IL

varying sizes. These beautiful diamonds are foil-backed and set into a silver-topped mount with a yellow

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 1880s Earrings in solitare style centered with rose cut diamond back foiled with a diameter

Category

Antique 1880s Drop Earrings

Rare 18k Marvellous antique European brooch - Georgian rose cut diamond jewel
Rare 18k Marvellous antique European brooch - Georgian rose cut diamond jewel

Rare 18k Marvellous antique European brooch - Georgian rose cut diamond jewel

Located in Antwerp, BE

rose cut diamonds. These stunning diamonds are in perfect condition and foil back set like all diamonds

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

back foiled with total estimate diamond weight of 1.80 carats ring dates back to the early 19th century

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Antique 1850s Cluster Rings

Marvelous antique Flemish cross - Georgian rose cut diamond cross - 1714-1830
Marvelous antique Flemish cross - Georgian rose cut diamond cross - 1714-1830

Marvelous antique Flemish cross - Georgian rose cut diamond cross - 1714-1830

Located in Antwerp, BE

large rose cut diamonds. These stunning diamonds are in perfect condition and foil back set like all

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

back foiled diamonds estimate weight 1.5 carats pendant lenght 3.5cm was made 1880/1890.c

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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring

Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

smaller rose cut diamonds un foiled back

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Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

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Diamond Ruby and Gold Rajasthan Boho Pendant Necklace
Diamond Ruby and Gold Rajasthan Boho Pendant Necklace

Diamond Ruby and Gold Rajasthan Boho Pendant Necklace

Located in London, Stockholm

backed diamonds, natural rubies. The green stones are probably quartz which have been backed with green

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby, Gold and Diamond Kundan Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Gold and Diamond Kundan Dangle Earrings

Ruby, Gold and Diamond Kundan Dangle Earrings

Located in Heath, MA

A magnificent pair of Kundan chandelier earrings with polished rubies and flat-cut, foil-backed

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Aquamarine Peridot Rubellite and Gold Sautoir Necklace
Diamond Aquamarine Peridot Rubellite and Gold Sautoir Necklace

Diamond Aquamarine Peridot Rubellite and Gold Sautoir Necklace

By Dancing Apsara

Located in London, Stockholm

set with foil backed diamonds in the Mughal tradition which we found in India on our travels. Gem set

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Diamond Aquamarine Peridot Rubellite and Gold Sautoir Necklace
Diamond Aquamarine Peridot Rubellite and Gold Sautoir Necklace

Diamond Aquamarine Peridot Rubellite and Gold Sautoir Necklace

By Dancing Apsara

Located in London, Stockholm

set with foil backed diamonds in the Mughal tradition which we found in India on our travels. Gem set

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Enamel Blue Sapphire Diamond and Gold Peacock Pendant Necklace
Enamel Blue Sapphire Diamond and Gold Peacock Pendant Necklace

Enamel Blue Sapphire Diamond and Gold Peacock Pendant Necklace

Located in London, Stockholm

with foil backed diamonds in the classic Indian tradition below which are some blue stones and a red

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Iberian foiled citrine earrings
Antique Iberian foiled citrine earrings

Antique Iberian foiled citrine earrings

Unavailable

H 2.92 in W 0.79 in

Antique Iberian foiled citrine earrings

Located in PARIS, FR

Antique Iberian foiled citrine earrings in 18k gold and silver, set with citrines and flat diamonds

Category

Antique 1780s European Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver

Polki Diamond gold Hoop Earrings
Polki Diamond gold Hoop Earrings

Polki Diamond gold Hoop Earrings

By Rebecca Koven

Located in Fifth Avenue, NY

A pair of 18kt yellow gold hoop earrings. The earrings are set with foil backed polki diamonds

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet in Yellow Gold with intricate work. Center Diamond is foil

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Crystal Gold Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Crystal Gold Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings

Crystal Gold Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings

Unavailable

W 0.63 in L 1.88 in

Crystal Gold Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings

Located in Heath, MA

Exquisite dangle earrings with faceted crystal drops, inset with foil backed polki diamonds, and

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian 18K gold half hoop 5 diamond ring
Georgian 18K gold half hoop 5 diamond ring

Georgian 18K gold half hoop 5 diamond ring

Located in Versailles, FR

-hoop diamond ring. It shows a radiant line of five rose-cut diamonds, meticulously foiled back and claw

Category

Antique 18th Century French Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Ring

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

cut diamonds in the center row dazzle beautifully with the foiled back. The diamonds are set in silver

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Double Heart Pendant-Brooch
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Double Heart Pendant-Brooch

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Double Heart Pendant-Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

, composed of two foil backed pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, framed and topped with rose-cut diamonds, with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Diamond Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings

Diamond Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings

By Dancing Apsara

Located in London, Stockholm

rock crystal drops are set with foil backed Indian cut diamonds in the Mughal tradition which is often

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
Diamond Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings

Diamond Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings

By Dancing Apsara

Located in London, Stockholm

rock crystal drops are set with foil backed Indian cut diamonds in the Mughal tradition which is often

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Silver-Topped Yellow Gold  Ring
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Silver-Topped Yellow Gold  Ring

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Silver-Topped Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Lombard, IL

varying size. These beautiful diamonds are foil-backed and set into a silver-topped mount with a yellow

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

4.25 Carat Polki Diamond Pendant in Silver, 14 Karat Gold
4.25 Carat Polki Diamond Pendant in Silver, 14 Karat Gold

4.25 Carat Polki Diamond Pendant in Silver, 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

part is made with polki diamonds with foil back. The pendant has its outermost circle with pave

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold Rose Quartz Diamond and Ruby Kundan Necklace
18 Karat Gold Rose Quartz Diamond and Ruby Kundan Necklace

18 Karat Gold Rose Quartz Diamond and Ruby Kundan Necklace

By Dancing Apsara

Located in London, Stockholm

Indian cut diamonds are foil backed in accordance with tradition and the large green stoned have been

Category

Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Rose Quartz Diamond and Ruby Kundan Necklace
18 Karat Gold Rose Quartz Diamond and Ruby Kundan Necklace

18 Karat Gold Rose Quartz Diamond and Ruby Kundan Necklace

By Dancing Apsara

Located in London, Stockholm

Indian cut diamonds are foil backed in accordance with tradition and the large green stoned have been

Category

Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold

14K diamond polki necklace with all nine precious gemstones  Navratna necklace
14K diamond polki necklace with all nine precious gemstones  Navratna necklace

14K diamond polki necklace with all nine precious gemstones Navratna necklace

Located in Bangkok,, TH

foiled back with silver which is a common practice in kundan Meena jewellery to showcase the lustre of

Category

2010s Indian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Georgian Harlequin Ring
Georgian Harlequin Ring

Georgian Harlequin Ring

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful little example of harlequin jewelry set with a foiled back diamond, emerald, topaz, and

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Silver

Georgian 15kt/Sterling Rose Cut Diamond Trefoil Pendant Necklace
Georgian 15kt/Sterling Rose Cut Diamond Trefoil Pendant Necklace

Georgian 15kt/Sterling Rose Cut Diamond Trefoil Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

topped with sterling silver, this lovely foil-backed diamond trefoil graces the center of the pendant

Category

Antique 1750s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Georgian 15k/Sterling Silver Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Georgian 15k/Sterling Silver Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring

Georgian 15k/Sterling Silver Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

by 4-prong settings. Together, the two additional foil-backed diamonds have an approximate total

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Antique 1750s American Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian 15K/Sterling Silver Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Georgian 15K/Sterling Silver Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring

Georgian 15K/Sterling Silver Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

by 4-prong settings. Together, the two additional foil-backed diamonds have an approximate total

Category

Antique 1750s Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold

Victorian Petite Foil Back Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Victorian Petite Foil Back Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings

Victorian Petite Foil Back Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

A simply stunning pair of petite diamond earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! These beautiful

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Late Georgian Gold and Foiled Back Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Late Georgian Gold and Foiled Back Rose-Cut Diamond Ring

Late Georgian Gold and Foiled Back Rose-Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold and foiled back rose-cut diamond ring in a foliate mounting, in 15k. England

Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 12k Foiled Back Rose Cut Diamond Heart & Arrow Earrings
Victorian 12k Foiled Back Rose Cut Diamond Heart & Arrow Earrings

Victorian 12k Foiled Back Rose Cut Diamond Heart & Arrow Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely exquisite and unusual pair of diamond heart and arrow earrings from the Victorian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

2.59ct Diamond Slice Foil Back 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Earrings OOAK AD2338
2.59ct Diamond Slice Foil Back 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Earrings OOAK AD2338

2.59ct Diamond Slice Foil Back 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Earrings OOAK AD2338

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ This is a beautiful set of earrings featuring two large diamond slices with a unique foil-back

Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver 14k Rose Gold Foil Back Brooch
Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver 14k Rose Gold Foil Back Brooch

Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver 14k Rose Gold Foil Back Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver 14k Rose Gold Foil Back Brooch. Featuring 59 rose cut

Category

Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring
Antique Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring

Antique Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Antique Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring. Featuring one rose cut

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Solitaire Ring
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Solitaire Ring

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Solitaire Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Victorian Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Solitaire Ring. Featuring one rose cut

Category

Antique 1850s Unknown High Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Foil Back Filigree Ring
Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Foil Back Filigree Ring

Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Foil Back Filigree Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Foil Back Filigree Ring. Featuring one rose

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring
Antique 1.80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring

Antique 1.80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Antique 1.80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring. Featuring one

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 1.80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring
Antique 1.80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring

Antique 1.80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Antique 1.80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Foil Back Cluster Ring. Featuring one

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch
Rose-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch

Rose-Cut Diamond Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

unique characteristics of Victorian jewelry. Set with foil-back rose-cut diamonds collectively weighing

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Gold and Silver Diamond Necklace Rose Diamonds Gothic Georgian
Antique Victorian Gold and Silver Diamond Necklace Rose Diamonds Gothic Georgian

Antique Victorian Gold and Silver Diamond Necklace Rose Diamonds Gothic Georgian

Located in London, GB

glisten magnificently in candlelight. All the diamonds are foil-backed, a period method of gem setting

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Rose Diamond Gold Cluster Ring

Antique Rose Diamond Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The foiled back main rose cut diamond to a carved gallery to claw set rose cut diamond at the

Category

Antique 1790s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Stud Earrings

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

rose cut diamond at the center of a raised prong setting. The sparkling diamonds are foil-backed and

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Diamond Rivière Pendant Necklace, 38.35 Carats
Diamond Rivière Pendant Necklace, 38.35 Carats

Diamond Rivière Pendant Necklace, 38.35 Carats

Located in New Orleans, LA

style’s emphasis on versatility and functionality. The foil-backed rose cut diamonds, characteristic of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Russian Rose Cut Diamond Ring c. 1830
Antique Russian Rose Cut Diamond Ring c. 1830

Antique Russian Rose Cut Diamond Ring c. 1830

Located in Chicago, IL

The ring is centered with a foil-backed old rose cut diamond (5.9 - 5.5 x 3 mm, approximately 0.80

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique  Rose Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Antique  Rose Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring

Located in Cape May, NJ

Gold Foil Backed Rose Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring Of English Origin Composition: 15K

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Cigar Band
Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Cigar Band

Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Cigar Band

Located in Narberth, PA

front surface of this substantial ring is decorated with 1.35ctw of foil-backed rose cut diamonds. All

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Pair of Diamond Silver Gold Drop Earrings

19th Century Pair of Diamond Silver Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Geneva, CH

pear shaped drop, set throughout with foil backed rose diamonds, later post fittings. Early 19th

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Georgian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring

Georgian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Designed as a stylized flower with collet set foiled back ruby and rose cut diamonds. Mounted in

Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14k Gold Silver Cluster Ring
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14k Gold Silver Cluster Ring

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14k Gold Silver Cluster Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14k Gold Silver Cluster Ring. Featuring one foiled back rose cut

Category

Antique 1830s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian 18K Rose Gold, Rose Cut Diamond & Amethyst Ring
Georgian 18K Rose Gold, Rose Cut Diamond & Amethyst Ring

Georgian 18K Rose Gold, Rose Cut Diamond & Amethyst Ring

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The grand dame of our collection, this superb Georgian ring contains eleven (11) foil backed Rose

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Silver over Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Victorian Earrings
Large Silver over Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Victorian Earrings

Large Silver over Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Victorian Earrings

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Silver over Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Victorian Earrings - Handmade, Rose Cut Diamonds foil backed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Otto Jakob Pink Sapphire Uncut Diamond Gold Earrings

Otto Jakob Pink Sapphire Uncut Diamond Gold Earrings

By Otto Jakob

Located in Greenwich, CT

rare and one-of-a-kind earrings are a must have! The two foil backed organically uncut center diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold

19th Century Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
19th Century Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Brooch

19th Century Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Brooch

Located in Aspen, CO

pink to a fiery red. In the center of the ruby flower is a large, foiled backed, Holland rose cut

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver

Antique Georgian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Antique Georgian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant

Antique Georgian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

is formed with 6 large closed foil back rose cut diamonds set into buttercup style heads. Central

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Late 18th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Late 18th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Late 18th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

back, foiled diamonds, interior locket. Inscribed and dated May 1799. England

Category

Antique 1790s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Green Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique Green Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique Green Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

foil backed setting. The shank is enhanced with a beautiful foliate motif filigree design. 29 rose

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Antique 1890s English Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Georgian Emerald Table Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Georgian Emerald Table Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring

Georgian Emerald Table Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring

Located in London, GB

with two square emeralds and 18 table cut and rose cut diamonds foiled back. The ring is fully made in

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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Early Victorian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold  En Tremblant Butterfly Pin

Early Victorian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold En Tremblant Butterfly Pin

Located in Houston, TX

.60 carat), 76 Old Mine-cut diamonds (total weight 1.90 carats) and 2 Rose-cut diamonds (foil backed

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Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Seven-Stone Diamond Half Hoop Ring, circa 1790
Antique Georgian Seven-Stone Diamond Half Hoop Ring, circa 1790

Antique Georgian Seven-Stone Diamond Half Hoop Ring, circa 1790

Located in Baltimore, MD

, faceted on the sides). The ring is closed back and the diamonds are foiled backed, exactly the way

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Antique 1790s British Georgian More Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Ruby and Diamond Pendant, 19th Century, England
Antique Georgian Ruby and Diamond Pendant, 19th Century, England

Antique Georgian Ruby and Diamond Pendant, 19th Century, England

Located in Austin, TX

approximately 0.01 to 0.75 carat each, H/I/J color, SI -I1 clarity. Some diamonds are foil backed. Size: 3 1/8

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold

Early Victorian Silver-Topped Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings
Early Victorian Silver-Topped Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings

Early Victorian Silver-Topped Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Foil backed rosecut diamond pendant earrings set in silver topped 15k gold. The earrings have great

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

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Located in Northampton, MA

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Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

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Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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Located in Firenze, IT

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

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
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Located in Cairo, EG

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Located in New York, NY

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Boat Shaped Ring, Circa 1880
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Located in Brighton, GB

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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Located in Stamford, CT

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Antique 18th Century English George II Solitaire Rings

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Crystal, 15k Gold

Georgian Imperial Topaz Diamond distinctive 18 KT ring
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Georgian Imperial Topaz Diamond distinctive 18 KT ring

Located in Napoli, IT

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Located in Napoli, IT

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Located in Baltimore, MD

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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Located in Firenze, IT

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

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Located in Montgomery, AL

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

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Located in Munich, Bavaria

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

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Foil Back Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact foil back diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 9 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect foil back diamond 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 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic foil back diamond over the years, but those made by Pippa Small are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rough cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our foil back diamond for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Foil Back Diamond?

The price for a foil back diamond starts at $1,175 and tops out at $18,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,295.

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.