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French Cut Pave Wedding Band

Cartier Platinum Full Pave Diamond Platinum Wedding Band 52
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cartier dome-shaped wedding is made in fine platinum and pave-set with brilliant-cut
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1990s French Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.79ct French Cut Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking platinum band adorned with fourteen stunning French-cut diamonds. Each diamond is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Wedding Band, 54
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Nigeria wedding band by Cartier, crafted in 18k yellow gold, pavé set throughout
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Vintage 1980s French Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 0.50 Carats Total Brilliant Round Cut Antique Style Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic eternity wedding band ring showcasing brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.70 carats total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 2.95 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This classic eternity wedding band showcases a line of 20 brilliant round cut diamonds weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.45 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic eternity wedding band showcasing a line of 25 brilliant round cut diamonds weighing 1.45
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.94 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy and simple eternity wedding band showcasing a line of 22 brilliant round cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.45 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy and simple eternity wedding band showcasing a line of 20 brilliant round cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 0.99 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy and simple eternity wedding band showcasing a line of 31 brilliant round cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Nile .950 Platinum 1.08ctw Pave Diamond Stack Wedding Eternity Band Ring
By Blue Nile
Located in Montclair, NJ
brilliant cut diamonds neatly French pave set entirely around band. This well made eternity band ring has a
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Classic Five-Row Diamond Pave Wedding Band Ring 18 Karat Gold 2.00 TCW
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier 18KT Rose Gold Five Row Pave Diamond Band Ring..... Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 2.00 TCW
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2010s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K White Gold French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring, 1.22 Carat Total Weight
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Petite eternity ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Pave Diamond Wedding Love Ring B4085800
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18k rose gold Cartier diamond pave ring from the Love collection. The ring comprises of the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.50 Carat Brilliant Round Diamond French Cut Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Wedding Band set in Platinum. 25 French cut micro-pave set brilliant round
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Rose Gold Pave Diamond Wedding Love Ring Size 49 B4085800
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18k rose gold Cartier diamond pave ring from the Love collection. The ring comprises of the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold Emerald Baguette Diamond Contemporary Wedding Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
contemporary band with channel set emerald baguettes tapering into marquise shaped ring, where sumptuous
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Baguette Contemporary Wedding Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
contemporary engagement band with channel set diamond baguettes tapering into marquise shaped ring, where
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Contemporary Wedding Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold pink tourmaline baguette diamond contemporary wedding band ring. Art, color and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Contemporary Wedding Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
contemporary wedding band with channel set ruby baguettes tapering into marquise shaped ring, where sumptuous
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond ‘Nigeria’ Eternity Wide Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
five rows of pavé-set round-brilliant diamonds which cover the entire circumference of the band in an
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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.14ct Diamond & 0.34ct Natural Blue Sapphire Band Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
, French Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Half Eternity Band Band Width: 2.60mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier LOVE 18K White Gold 0.31ct Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds. A total of 88 brilliant-cut diamonds are pave-set along the 3mm-thick band, in between evenly-set
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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA Old European Diamond Engagement Ring & Band Set Ba
Located in Montclair, NJ
original to this ring. The ring comes with a newer custom made and matching wedding band that fits next to
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Mark Broumand 1.35 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Sided Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous diamond wedding band is set with 1.35ct of round brilliant cut diamonds graded at E-F
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2010s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Tiffany Nuvo Bridal set with 1.51 Ct Princess Ct Diamond Center
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 Ct French Pave Set on the shank. Matching Band is set with 22
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
: Mounted in a pave setting, with 228 European rose cut diamonds, 2.30 carats, G/H color, VS/SI clarity
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

2 Carat Oval Champagne Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
fiery sparkle from within. The platinum band is adorned with a domed diamond pavé lending an elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

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Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
A truly gorgeous wedding band by Moguldiam Inc. This stunning wedding band is hand made in platinum and features blue sapphire and white round brilliant diamond. Blue sapphire carat...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Cartier 18k Ring, Big Ellipse with Amethyst
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the timeless beauty and opulence of the Vintage Cartier 18K Ring with Big Ellipse Amethyst. Crafted by the esteemed Cartier brand in 1993, this exquisite piece is a true t...
Category

1990s French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity 1.60 Carat Diamond 18k Tricolor Gold Triple Band Ring w/Cert
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is an elite authentic band ring by Cartier from the Trinity collection. It is crafted from 18k yellow, white and rose gold with a polished finish featuring a triple interlaced b...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Green Emerald Diamonds Yellow Gold Drop Necklace Made In Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
This beautiful necklace is crafted in solid 18 karat yellow and white gold with carved cabochon emerald, approx 23 x 16 millimeters / 0.905 x 0.629 inches, and brilliant cut diamonds...
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 0.38 Carats Total Round Cut Green Emerald Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic wedding band style showcasing a row of color-rich round cut green emeralds weighing 0.38 carats total, set in a polished channel made of 18k white gold. Size 6.5 US resizab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent tiara fit for a queen, impressively crafted with over 40 carats of high quality brilliant-cut round diamonds mounted in platinum.
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Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold

David Rosenberg 27.39 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow GIA Diamond Drop Earrings
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Get ready for a night out with this jaw dropping yellow diamond pear shape earrings VS - VVS clarity. This gorgeous light weight earrings are set in 18k yellow gold and surrounded by...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Diamond Baguette Round Wedding Band by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A vintage platinum diamond wedding band set with baguette and round brilliant diamonds by Cartier circa 1960. This band is set with 29 stones, alternating baguette and round diamonds...
Category

20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Signet Ring Bloodstone
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Materials: 14 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 17.1 grams Gemstone: Bloodstone Ring Size: 10.5 Hallmarks: Tiffany, 14K A Tiffany & Co. 14k gold signet ring feature...
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Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Ring Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Atlas Ring Size 5 Silver 11 mm TIF382 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 DETAILS Ring Size: 5 Height: 11 mm Weight: 9.6 Grams Metal: Sterling Silver We try to...
Category

1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Silver

Vintage Cartier Diamond Trinity Full Eternity Band Ring in 18k Tri Color Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier Trinity round brilliant cut diamond full eternity band ring set in 18k yellow, rose and white gold. The eternity ring is set with exactly 50 round brill...
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Fancy Shape 2.10 Carats Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 KT Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Of cocktail parties and fine dressing, our Trenita Diamond ring is bejeweled with 13 sparkling marquise, pear, emerald, and oval cut diamonds in 14KT white gold, ideal for a star stu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Platinum Ruby and Diamond Partway Wedding Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum ruby and diamond partway wedding band ring contains 2 Round Diamonds (F-G/ VS+ quality) weighing 0.60cts and 3 Round Rubies weighing 0.87cts that are set with p...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Lion Vintage Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be captivated by the timeless allure of this vintage David Webb cuff bracelet, exquisitely designed with two majestic lions facing each other. This bracelet showcases the ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Cartier Paris Pave Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic Cartier dome-shaped diamond pave and platinum wedding band. A timeless design and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

French Set Round Brilliant Diamond Anniversary Wedding Band 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French pave setting brings maximum light exposure to each natural diamond on this anniversary
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Brilliant Pave Line Band Handmade Wedding Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
, 0.11 carat, create a line of gems crafted carefully to be as delicate as the band design. Legends
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Carved White Gold Diamond Brilliant Crafted Pave Line Band Wedding Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
, 0.11 carat, create a line of gems crafted carefully to be as delicate as the band design. Legends
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Messika, "Alliance Joy" Diamond Half Eternity Band
By Messika
Located in London, GB
This beautiful wedding ring is fully handmade. The seven central brilliant cut diamonds are
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Eternity Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
round brilliant-cut diamonds of approx 1 carat total set to pave set band. Sold in with the original box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Wide Diamond Eternity Ring
By Michael Barin
Located in Granada Hills, CA
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band, accented with French Setting Ideal Cut Diamonds. Diamond Quality
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2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

French Pave Halo Round Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French pave diamonds are set closely together with exposed sides by a master jeweler on this halo
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Halo GIA 3-Stone Oval French Pavé Diamond Wedding Ring Set 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pave diamonds line the shank. Maximum light exposure and performance is achieved with French pave
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Pave Halo Princess Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French pave diamonds surround the halo of this GIA certified engagement ring. Amplified as a result
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Pave Halo Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This luxurious bridal wedding ring set is adorned by French pave diamonds surrounding the cushion
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Messika Move Noa Pavé 18k White Gold Ring
By Messika
Located in Lisbon, PT
Messika Move Noa pavé ring in 18k white gold is set with three brilliant cut diamonds in motion
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Pave Halo GIA Emerald White Diamond Engagement Ring Set 1.05 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sealing your eternal love, this bridal wedding ring set features a GIA certified emerald cut in the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Pave Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier diamond band in 18 karat yellow gold. This band features 43 round brilliant cut diamonds
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Late 20th Century French Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French Pavé Diamond Wedding Band in 18k White Gold
By Tacori
Located in Towson, MD
One 18-karat white gold Tacori diamond eternity band, with a petite Crescent inner face. set with
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alternating Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamonds, all securely set in a french pave style setting. Fashioned in 18 karat white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian French 18k Gold Graduating Pave Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
and old rose cut diamonds that graduate in size and are neatly pave set all the way around the band
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Maillon Panthere Three-Half Pave Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
100% Authentic beautiful condition no scratches Cartier ring. Size: 10.5 perfect for wedding band
Category

2010s French Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Pave Diamond Eternity Band 0.45 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Delicate micro pave diamond eternity ring. True french pave: hand set, with deep cut downs, and no
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Contemporary 4.00 Total Carat Diamond and French Cut Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Narberth, PA
continuous row of 20 French Cut sapphires around the middle, which are framed by two rows of round pavé
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Trinity Tricolor 18k Tri Color Triple Row Pave EU Size 51 Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond Pave Ring in 18k Tri color gold. Mounted in three rows with round-cut diamonds. EU size
Category

20th Century French Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Étincelle De Cartier Full Eternity Ring B4086500
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
collection. The wedding band is pave set with 38 round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total
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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier 0.22 Carat Diamond Eternity Band Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Addison, TX
. This delicate band exudes elegance and refined simplicity. It's clean line of pavé diamonds creates a
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier diamond wedding band wing in 18k gold; designed as a wide pave-set domed central section
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Late 20th Century French Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Full Diamond Eternity Ring, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
yellow gold full eternity band is set with a single row of round brilliant cut diamonds of 0.45 carats
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Cartier Wide Pave' Diamond Eternity Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
A glittering half-inch, tonneau (or barrel) shape, all around diamond wedding band from the
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French Band Rings

Ritani 1.24 Carats Round Diamonds Gold French Set Halo Engagement Ring
By Ritani
Located in Columbia, MO
by a halo of pave set, full cut diamonds. Full cut diamonds are also French set in the shoulders of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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French Cut Pave Wedding Band For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate french cut pave wedding band for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 6 antique edition and 15 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a french cut pave wedding band from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a french cut pave wedding band has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Vaibhav Dhadda, Cartier and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a french cut pave wedding band, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a French Cut Pave Wedding Band?

The price for a french cut pave wedding band starts at $975 and tops out at $30,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,718.

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.