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German Diamond Ring From 1929

Antique German Cluster Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.5/ 6 gr
Located in SE
German cluster Ring ca 1920s- 1930s with carved band and shoulders in solid 14ct Yellow /Orange
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique German Ring Citrine solid 14K Gold ØUS7 / 2.87gr
Located in SE
German ring from ca. early XX century with parts in solid 14K Rose toned (band) and Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Citrine, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1.08 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 1.08 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1920 This attractive diamond engagement ring
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1920s Antique Diamond and White Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.31 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold twist ring; part of our diverse
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Vintage 1920s German Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
German origin. This 1920s emerald and diamond ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading
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Vintage 1920s German Cocktail Rings

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

1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique diamond and pearl ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting
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Vintage 1920s German Cocktail Rings

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

Antique Art Deco 0.20 ct diamond and ruby ring, 1920s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
(0.990). Made in the 1920s in Germany. A centrally placed round diamond in an "old" brilliant cut
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 8.75 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum. Ca
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art - Deco Ring 1.2ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS 7.25 /3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire + Diamonds + Platinum Ring from 1900s -1920s. All metal parts of this ring are
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique European Ring 0.25ct Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 5US /1.3 gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring made in Europe, ca. 1920s. Solid 14K Yellow Gold band, carved ornaments on the
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

1920s Nordic Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US /2.2 gr
Located in SE
Diamonds in Platinum settings. Hallmarked 18K, Swedish Ring. No year marks, made ca. 1920s -1930s. I have
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US9 / 2.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo type Ring featuring solid 14K Yellow Gold frame with 10 rose cut Diamonds /foiled
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

1926 Antique Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
rose cut Diamonds. You will like this Blue Eye :) Likely German - made with Swedish import / customs
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Halo Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.75 /2.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Ca. 1920s -1930s
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 0.85ct Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø6.5US/4.3g
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance - styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring by A. Tillander, Finnish, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed cut natural
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Antique Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS4.5 /5.35gr
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance-styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø US8/ 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Old cluster ring ,fine example of early XX century design. Combination of Gold, Platinum and
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural Green Jade solid 10K Yellow Gold Ø US 5 / 4 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 10K Yellow Gold with divided shoulders, decorated with bezel set natural untreated
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Jade, 10k Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.2ct. Sapphire Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø6.25US/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
settings. Fragmented hallmarks, 18K, lokely Swedish or German ring, hand -made ca. 1920s -1930s. Crown
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 3ctw Garnet solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.5 US/ 3.12gr
Located in SE
Old ring with band in solid 18K Gold and navette / boat shaped crown likely in Silver measuring 23
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 16ct natural Ruby solid 14K Gold Ø 5.5US / 8.1 gr
Located in SE
Antique cluster / cocktail Ring, German of Danish made with nine clusters boasting natural Ceylon
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique German boxed Earrings 0.9ctw Diamonds solid 16K Gold Silver / 5.12gr
Located in SE
A pair of old German Diamond Earrings with folding hooks from ca 1920s - 1930s in an original Black
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Pendant natural 1.85ct Aquamarine Diamond solid 14K Gold / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Ca. 1920s -1930s German pendant in solid 582 Yellow Gold with freely suspended natural bezel set
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive German 0.60 Carat diamond and seed pearl, ruby and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Earrings 2.3 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold / 3.21 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old European Diamond Earrings dating from ca 1920s - 1930s. No hallmarks. Wires Metal
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Dangle Earrings Banded Chalcedony solid 18K Gold / 6 gr
Located in SE
. Hand - engraved ornaments on Gold parts. Ca.1920s -1930s, likely German. No hallmarks, metal parts
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Chalcedony, 18k Gold

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Antique Art Deco 1920s, Certified 3.10 Carat Diamond Onyx Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
. Relying on chic geometries and a sleek black-and-white contrast, the ring juxtaposes sparkling diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous German sapphire and diamond ring from the late Art Deco (ca1930s) era! This stylish
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl and 0.45Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Dress Ring - Antique Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
German origin. This antique dress ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card
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Vintage 1920s German Cocktail Rings

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

0.30Ct Sapphire, Pearl, 0.09Ct Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Twist Ring - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl, 0.09 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold twist ring with a platinum setting; part of our
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Diamond and White Gold and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique Art Deco diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rey Urban 1970 Denmark Geometric Sculptural Ring in Solid 18K Gold And Diamonds
By Rey Urban
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by Rey Urban (1929-2015). Exceptional sculptural piece, created in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings

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

Eszeha Germany 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock in Sterling Silver with Guilloche
By Eszeha
Located in Miami, FL
, manufactured in Pforzheim Germany by the Eszeha Clock Co. back in the 1920. This exceptional clock can be fully
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.80 carat (total) diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold
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Vintage 1920s German Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
States to make wrist watches for ladies, diamond watches, sautoir watches, ring watches, watches with
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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

Antique Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Locket, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
secures with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening. This rare antique diamond locket has been
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

1920s Antique German Natural Pearl and 0.37 Carat Diamond, Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique German 0.37 carat diamond and natural pearl, 14 carat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1920s German Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique German Snake Ring Emeralds Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 7.75/ 2.61gr
Located in SE
Diamond , likely German dating to 1920s- 1930s. Hallmarked 333 and likely maker's logo , metal tested
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold

Antique German Ring 0.3 ct Diamonds solid 14K Gold Platinum Ø8US/ 1.76 gr
Located in SE
Art-Deco period 3 stones German Ring featuring Diamonds and solid Platinum / or White Gold on top
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

1924 Danish halo Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8/2.57gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Danish double Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 36
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Boat Ring solid 18K Gold Dendritic Agate Size Ø 6.25US/2.7 gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring made in Europe, ca. 1920s. Solid 14K Yellow Gold band, carved ornaments on the
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
secures with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening. This rare antique diamond locket has been
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Locket
Antique Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Locket
H 0.17 in W 1.22 in L 1.54 in
Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Cressarrow
Located in Miami, FL
watches for ladies, diamond watches, sautoir watches, ring watches, watches with diamond crystals, and
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Antique Art Deco circa 1925 Certified 2.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A substantial old European cut diamond of 2.00 ct is the centre piece of this antique ring
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

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20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The center stone holds a old eu...
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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

Late Edwardian/ Early Art Deco Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This sweet late Edwardian/early Art Deco ring centers on a sparkling 1.17 carat marquise diamond framed in twinkling single-cut diamonds artfully embellished with delicate piercing a...
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Antique 18k gold Mourning locket ring, Black enamel, Diamond and Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
Did you ever lay eyes on such a wonderfully detailed and beautiful mourning ring. I was so excited for this piece to arrive being a lover of mourning jewels and it does not disappoi...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco GIA 3.01 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond flower ring designed as a stylized art nouveau diamond flower with 2 gold leaf with 3 old mine cut diamonds diameter of 0.35mm/0.15mm/0.15mm esti...
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Halo Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6.75/ 3.7gr
Located in SE
Vintage 1950's Halo Ring featuring natural oval diamond cut Emerald 7 mm x 4.5 mm x 2.75 mm ca. 0.85 ct with natural internal flaws and inclusions. Emerald is accented with ten equa...
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Mid-20th Century German Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Georgian Stuart Crystal Ring, 18th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare, beautiful and magical Stuart Crystal Ring set in 15 Kt gold and backed in sterling silver. Before I say more please understand that none of the impurities shown in the photog...
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Antique 18th Century English George II Solitaire Rings

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Crystal, 15k Gold

Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
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Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Solitaire Rings

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1937 Ring Amethyst solid 18K Gold Ø US7.75 / 2gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Gold for every day Art - Deco period styled with a thin band and bezel with claws decorated with spectacular natural Purple Amethyst measuring 10mm x 8 x 5.8 mm d...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 1 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver US6 / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old European Diamond cluster Ring with carved shoulders in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with Silver clusters on top of the crown holding nine rose-cut Diamonds that seem to have a reddish ...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Russian Imperial Halo Ring 1.85ct Diamond Rubies 56 14K Gold Ø US7.5 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
Halo ring made in Tsarist Imperial Russia ca. late XIX - early XX century. Flower crown with parts in Silver + Gold construction measuring 16 mm x 14 mm x 6 mm deep. Siberian Diamon...
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
Tourmaline and Diamonds Halo Ring from ca. 1900s -1920s or older. Likely German. Carved band in solid 14ct Green Gold (tested) with crown in Silver featuring clusters with natural ...
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver

Early Victorian Pearl and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian pearl and ruby cluster ring, the ring set with a cushion-cut ruby, surrounded by six half pearls measuring approximately 3.7mm, flanked by pearl trefoils, all set...
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Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

1900s 5.82ct Authentic Antique Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster 18KYG Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent turn-of-the-century late Victorian, early Edwardian Opal and Diamond Cluster 18k Gold ring, Circa 1900. This Crystal Australian opal displays electric play of color in ...
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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German Diamond Ring From 1929 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact german diamond ring from 1929 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a german diamond ring from 1929 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 20th Century. Creating a german diamond ring from 1929 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rey Urban are consistently popular. A german diamond ring from 1929 can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 17 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our german diamond ring from 1929 for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a German Diamond Ring From 1929?

The price for a german diamond ring from 1929 starts at $425 and tops out at $15,988 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,750.

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.