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Garnet Pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring

Victorian 9 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Garnet Rhodolite Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian ring crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features: - 4 garnets
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, Rhodolite, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Garnet and Pearl Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Garnet and Pearl Full Eternity Band Ring most beautiful pearl and garnet
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20th Century European Artist Fashion Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage 10 Carat Oval Cut Garnet and Pearl Halo 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K Yellow Gold 10 Carat Oval Checkerboard-Cut Orange-Red Garnet and Pearl Ring - Size 6.25
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1990s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kai "On My Heart" Garnet Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
The "On My Heart" Garnet Cocktail Ring is all about passion and vintage charm. A deep red heart
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Kai Snake Garnet Ruby East-West Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Discover the mesmerizing Kai Snake Garnet Ruby East-West Ring in 14K Solid Gold, a perfect blend of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” StarBurst Multi Gem & Pearl Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Gems: Blue Topaz, Sapphires, Amethyst, Ruby, Garnet 9 Carats This Ring is from the "Orient
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

GEORGIAN 1760 England Ring In 16Kt Gold & Silver With Dutch Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
around 1.65 carats stands out in the center. This ring is in impeccable condition, exceptional
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Antique 1760s English George III Engagement Rings

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

French 1940s Multi Precious Stones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Painter's Palette Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
with 3 brushes in rose gold and platinum. 9 precious and semi-precious stones adorn the top, most of
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire,...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

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Garnet, Ruby, and Seed Pearl Italian 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Aurora, Ontario
the red rubies, cabochon cut garnet, and seed pearls. The ring was handmade in Italy and is made from
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Late 20th Century Italian Revival Cluster Rings

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Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Garnet Cultured Pearl Dome Wide Band Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed domed band, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Garnets total an estimated 1.25
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Multi-Gem 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Loads-of-Love Truck Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
LOVE' Suspending form jump ring bale Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1960s Measures: 5/8 x 1 9/16
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Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, A...

Wendy Brandes 7-Ring Diamond and Colored Gemstone Animal-Design Collection
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
-based artisans months to finish. 30.17 grams of 18K rose, yellow, & white gold, satin finish. 9 points
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2010s American Contemporary Models and Miniatures

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K Yellow or White Gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K Yellow or White Gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwat...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Peridot, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Fre...

Antique Garnet and pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is modelled in 9 carat gold and is very decorative. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Face Width: 9mm
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Antique 1850s European Georgian Cluster Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stylish garnet cabochon has a very effective star design engraved out of it with an oval pearl
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Antique 1830s British Victorian More Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold

Vintage Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster ring holds large deep red garnet sat at the centre of sweet pearls. The
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold

Antique Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
flower with six pearl petals. Modelled in 9ct gold. Ring Size: H or 3 3/4 Cluster Diameter: 8mm
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold

Edwardian Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the largest. Surrounding the ventral stone there are eight sweet pearls. Modelled in 9ct gold. Ring
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold

Victorian Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Heart Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning ring holds the most gorgeous red garnet in the shape of a heart. Surrounding this
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Engagement Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold

Antique Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning band holds a total of 11 garnets and 11 pearls. Each stone is a deep red colour but
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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Band Rings

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Pearl, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
by fine seed pearls and split shoulders. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold

Victorian Ruby and Green Garnet 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This little stunner holds two green garnets, two pearls and two rubies. Ruby total 40pts and garnet
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Antique 1830s British Victorian More Rings

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Ruby, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold

Wendy Brandes 18K Gold and Gemstone Dragon Ring With Hidden Knight
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
The Dragon & Knight "Maneater" Ring The 18K-yellow-gold dragon, covered in green garnets and brown
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Tsavorite, Pearl, Garnet, Brown Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, P...

Victorian Amethyst Ring for Divination, Scrying, Soothsaying or Just Fashion
Located in Southbury, CT
this ring if he can make peace with wearing pearls. Look at old portraits of English kings and you will
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 32.67 Carat Garnet and Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 32.67 carat garnet and 9 karat yellow gold pendant; part of
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Antique 1870s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Slide Bracelet Vintage Pearl Topaz 9.22 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
: 0.30 Carats Natural Green Emeralds Approx: 0.36 Carats Natural Deep Red Garnets Approx: 1.40 Carats
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

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Sapphire, Ruby, Black Pearl, Pearl, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Topaz, Perid...

Victorian Revival Pearl Serpent Bracelet
Located in Southbury, CT
style. Twenty-five saltwater pearls strung on 15K (at least) gold are capped on either end with the head
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Clamper Bracelets

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Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold

Georgian 9 Carat Rose Gold Pearl and Flat Cut Garnet Flower Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Georgian or early Victorian period cluster ring. Designed with a pearl to the centre with eight
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Antique 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings

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Garnet, 9k Gold

Georgian Foil Backed Garnet Pearl Gold Flower Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Georgian c.1800 9 Carat Gold, Pearl and Garnet flower ring. The Garnet in foil closed back
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique, Mid Century, 1940s, 18ct Gold, French, Fire Opal Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
/ US 6.5 (complimentary re-size available) Weight 9 grams (gross) A VIDEO of this ring is available
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

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Opal, Fire Opal, Gold

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Vintage Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite floral-inspired ring is a celebration of color and elegance, crafted from 14-karat yellow gold. At its center, the ring features two turquoise stones totaling 1.87 car...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central ruby in this glossy 18ct gold band measures 8pts and is set in a star setting. The diamonds that sit either side of this stone measure 4pts each and the smallest rubies m...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The nine diamonds total 27pts. The diamonds are bright and have a wonderful sparkle. The band is modelled in 18carat white gold. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 2.5mm Weight: ...
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Vintage 1980s British Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring...
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2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings

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Garnet, 14k Gold

1880 Victorian Hand Engraved Star Set Pearl and Synthetic Ruby Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely Victorian band set in 10K Rose gold adorned with star set rubies and at its center a lovely white seed pearl! This antique three-stone ring features a white seed pea...
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Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Style 5.30 Ct Green Amethyst and Sapphire 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Art Deco Style Enameled 14K Gold Cocktail Ring with Tourmaline and Sapphire This ring was made with quality materials and excellent handwork. I guarantee the quality assurance of my...
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Amethyst, 14k Gold

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

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Diamond, Platinum

Black Opal Vitage Style Ring in 14 Karat Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal vitage style ring in 14 karat gold. Ethiopian opal cabochon ring. October Birthstone opal ring. Multicolor opal ring. Material: 14 karat gold Weight: 2.6 - 3 g. (depends...
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

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Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Halo Ring natural 1.5ct Bi-color Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K/18K Gold
Located in SE
Beautiful antique Halo Ring hand-made ca. late XIX - early XX cent. Not hallmarked. Likely German. The crown is composite / with clusters in Silver on a solid 18K Yellow Gold Crown ...
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Natural Ruby & Pearl Victorian Trilogy Band Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from Sterling Silver with Genuine Natural Ruby & Natural Pearl. Like all our jewelry pieces, this ring is made in our own workshop. One centre oval cut 6x4 mm (0.24...
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2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...
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2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold

Antique 1825 15K Gold Ring Emerald Natural Oriental Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This bright Georgian was ceated in the 1820's. The ring is set with ten natural white oriental half pearls. The pearls are set in a grooved setting that follows the outline of the pe...
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Antique 1820s English George IV Bridal Rings

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Art Deco 18 Carat Gold Pearl and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful early Art Deco three stone-ring set with three beautiful pearls and diamonds set in between. All set in a simple gallery. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Diamond total ...
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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Located in North Attleboro, MA
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Vintage 1930s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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

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Garnet Pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the garnet pearl 9 carat gold ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 21 vintage or 20 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a garnet pearl 9 carat gold ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a garnet pearl 9 carat gold ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Sunita Nahata, Yianni Creations and Oro Trend are consistently popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also briolette cut and round cut versions for sale. Finding a garnet pearl 9 carat gold ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Garnet Pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring?

Prices for a garnet pearl 9 carat gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $199 and can go as high as $11,891, while this accessory, on average, fetches $708.

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 Garnet in Jewelry Design

Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.

Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.

Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.

Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.

Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.