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Old Cut Half Hoop Ring

Edwardian Australian 5-Stone Old-Cut Diamond Half-Hoop Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Edwardian Australian 5-Stone Old-Cut Diamond Half-Hoop Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Edwardian Australian 5-Stone Old-Cut Diamond Half-Hoop Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

a beautiful condition Of timeless half-hoop design, it features 5 sparkling Old-European cut

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Antique Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Five Stone 1.80 Ct. Diamond Natural Pearl Half Hoop ring
Victorian Five Stone 1.80 Ct. Diamond Natural Pearl Half Hoop ring

Victorian Five Stone 1.80 Ct. Diamond Natural Pearl Half Hoop ring

Located in Napoli, IT

, finest details crisp and rich for the scroll work delineating the half hoop design, 1880 ca Classy five

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring
Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring

Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

delicate 18K gold band is set across the top with a tapering line of old European-cut diamonds, approximate

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond 5 Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond 5 Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond 5 Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

, the graduated old-cut diamonds shimmer with soft fire—each stone nestled in a delicately scrolled

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 18K Gold Emerald Split Pearl and Diamond Wide Half Hoop Ring
Late Victorian 18K Gold Emerald Split Pearl and Diamond Wide Half Hoop Ring

Late Victorian 18K Gold Emerald Split Pearl and Diamond Wide Half Hoop Ring

Located in Houston, TX

Late Victorian 18K yellow gold wide tapered half-hoop ring, set with a row of diamonds, a row of

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Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Five Stone Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring, circa 1900
Antique Five Stone Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring, circa 1900

Antique Five Stone Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

cut by hand, have been carefully matched for this stunning carved half-hoop ring. The diamonds are of

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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian c1902 Chester Ruby & Diamond Half-Hoop Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, C & G.
Edwardian c1902 Chester Ruby & Diamond Half-Hoop Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, C & G.

Edwardian c1902 Chester Ruby & Diamond Half-Hoop Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, C & G.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

set in half-hoop setting, alternating with old-European cut diamonds of good colour & clarity, of

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.55 Ct Natural Ruby .40 Ct Old Diamond 18 KT Ring
Victorian 1.55 Ct Natural Ruby .40 Ct Old Diamond 18 KT Ring

Victorian 1.55 Ct Natural Ruby .40 Ct Old Diamond 18 KT Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Victorian period half hoop 18 KT solid gold ring Beautiful example, finely hand carved with rich

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

C1820 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Bow Ring
C1820 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Bow Ring

C1820 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Bow Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

precursor to the classic Victorian three stone half hoop ring. The ring is a size 7.5. 1.2 total carat

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Antique 1810s English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 18K Gold and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Antique 18K Gold and Diamond Five Stone Ring

Antique 18K Gold and Diamond Five Stone Ring

Located in New York, NY

This antique diamond ring is composed of five old European-cut diamonds, approximate total weight

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Early 20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1870s Antique Diamond Silver Gold Two Row Band Ring
1870s Antique Diamond Silver Gold Two Row Band Ring

1870s Antique Diamond Silver Gold Two Row Band Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Designed as an half loop two rows cluster ring, the claw set old cut diamonds weighing

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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian ruby five stone ring, circa 1890.
Victorian ruby five stone ring, circa 1890.

Victorian ruby five stone ring, circa 1890.

Located in London, GB

Victorian ruby five stone ring. Horizontally set with a graduated row of five cushion shape old cut

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Antique 1890s Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique English 18K Gold and Five Stone Diamond Ring
Antique English 18K Gold and Five Stone Diamond Ring

Antique English 18K Gold and Five Stone Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

: 5 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.70 carat); 8 rose-cut diamonds (approximate

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Late 20th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hallmarked Birmingham 1877 15K opal and diamond 7 stone ring
Hallmarked Birmingham 1877 15K opal and diamond 7 stone ring

Hallmarked Birmingham 1877 15K opal and diamond 7 stone ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

This ring is a classic Victorian 15K, 3 stone carved half hoop design with claw set opals assayed

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone English 18 KT Ring
Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone English 18 KT Ring

Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone English 18 KT Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Traditional Victorian half hoop mount, beautiful hand carved details exalting the fabulous Diamond & Ruby

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian .98 Ct Ruby Diamond 18 Kt Trilogy Ring
Victorian .98 Ct Ruby Diamond 18 Kt Trilogy Ring

Victorian .98 Ct Ruby Diamond 18 Kt Trilogy Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Beautiful antique Victorian period three stone ring, 1890/1900 ca Lovely half hoop mounting

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Half Hoop Ring

Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Half Hoop Ring

Located in London, GB

An emerald and diamond five-stone Victorian style ring, the three old octagonal-cut emeralds

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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

A Five Stone Ruby And Diamond Ring
A Five Stone Ruby And Diamond Ring

A Five Stone Ruby And Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

the Victorian era and was otherwise known as a curved half hoop. This ring features three warm rubies

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Five Stone Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Victorian Five Stone Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

Victorian Five Stone Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

A Victorian five stone carved half hoop sapphire and diamond ring, set alternately with five

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

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Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, whereas a "hoop ring" has stones around the full circumference of the band). The bright old mine cut

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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Carved Half Hoop Ring
Victorian Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Carved Half Hoop Ring

Victorian Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Carved Half Hoop Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

An excellent example of a late Victorian carved half hoop ring. Set with three natural split pearls

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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl

Edwardian 1.85 Carat Old Cut Diamond Emerald Gold Half Hoop Ring
Edwardian 1.85 Carat Old Cut Diamond Emerald Gold Half Hoop Ring

Edwardian 1.85 Carat Old Cut Diamond Emerald Gold Half Hoop Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

A dream of a ring. Four emerald cut emeralds and six old mine cut diamonds set in a graduating half

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Centre Old Mine Cut Diamond in a 7 Stone Half Hoop Ring
GIA Certified Centre Old Mine Cut Diamond in a 7 Stone Half Hoop Ring

GIA Certified Centre Old Mine Cut Diamond in a 7 Stone Half Hoop Ring

Located in Edmonton, AB

Reclaimed OMG diamond 7 stone half hoop with a GIA certified centre stone (1.02 ct) total ct weight

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2010s Canadian Georgian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

19th Century Half Hoop Diamond Silver Gold Ring
19th Century Half Hoop Diamond Silver Gold Ring

19th Century Half Hoop Diamond Silver Gold Ring

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century ring with a two rows of old mine cut diamonds set in silver on an 18k gold shank. 22

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Antique 19th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Half-Hoop Ring
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Half-Hoop Ring

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Half-Hoop Ring

Located in London, GB

shoulders, edged in single and old mine-cut diamonds to the plain platinum mount, size M (US size 6 1/2

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Ruby and Diamond Half Hoop Five Stone 18k and Platinum Ring 1.1ctw
Antique Ruby and Diamond Half Hoop Five Stone 18k and Platinum Ring 1.1ctw

Antique Ruby and Diamond Half Hoop Five Stone 18k and Platinum Ring 1.1ctw

Located in Joelton, TN

A Ruby and Diamond half hoop ring, three round faceted rubies and two old cut diamonds claw set in

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Victorian, 18ct Yellow Gold, Natural Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Antique Victorian, 18ct Yellow Gold, Natural Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Antique Victorian, 18ct Yellow Gold, Natural Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Located in Rochford, Essex

with beautiful hand cut scrollwork leading into an elegantly tapered band. These versatile rings are

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Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Half Hoop Ring, circa 1900
Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Half Hoop Ring, circa 1900

Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Half Hoop Ring, circa 1900

Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW

This lovely old Victorian/Edwardian Ring is comprised of 3 good mid-blue Turquoise stones with the

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Art Deco 1.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring

Located in Essex, GB

A sleek Art Deco half hoop ring. The graduating line of five old mine cut diamonds are high white

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Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian English Carved Half-Hoop Emerald And Diamond Ring 9 Karat Rose Gold
Victorian English Carved Half-Hoop Emerald And Diamond Ring 9 Karat Rose Gold

Victorian English Carved Half-Hoop Emerald And Diamond Ring 9 Karat Rose Gold

Located in Aurora, Ontario

diamonds, having a more modern cut, would have been added to the ring at a later date, perhaps to replace

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Hallmarked 18 Carat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Carved Hoop Ring
Victorian Hallmarked 18 Carat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Carved Hoop Ring

Victorian Hallmarked 18 Carat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Carved Hoop Ring

Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW

European cut Diamonds, totalling over half a carat with colour G, clarity SI1. Finger size K but careful re

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Ring 3.07ct Emerald Dated 1900 With Cert
Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Ring 3.07ct Emerald Dated 1900 With Cert

Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Ring 3.07ct Emerald Dated 1900 With Cert

Located in Kendal, GB

A magnificent antique Victorian carved half hoop ring adorned with three large step-cut emeralds

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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.20 Carat Natural No Heat Ruby Diamond Rare Trilogy Ring
Victorian 1.20 Carat Natural No Heat Ruby Diamond Rare Trilogy Ring

Victorian 1.20 Carat Natural No Heat Ruby Diamond Rare Trilogy Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Captivating Red Colour Beautiful antique Victorian period three stone ring, 1900 ca Lovely half

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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Circa 1890 18 Carat Gold Emerald Diamond Antique Victorian Engagement Ring
Circa 1890 18 Carat Gold Emerald Diamond Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Circa 1890 18 Carat Gold Emerald Diamond Antique Victorian Engagement Ring

Located in Perth, AU

Victorian 18ct gold half hoop emerald and diamond eternity ring. So rare to find this design with

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Ring 2.4 Carat Opal Dated 1906
Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Ring 2.4 Carat Opal Dated 1906

Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Ring 2.4 Carat Opal Dated 1906

Located in Kendal, GB

A grand antique Edwardian carved half hoop ring adorned with three natural opal cabochons weighing

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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Edwardian 3.48 Ct NO Heat Ceylon Sapphire 2.25 Ct Diamond Plus Trilogy Ring
Rare Edwardian 3.48 Ct NO Heat Ceylon Sapphire 2.25 Ct Diamond Plus Trilogy Ring

Rare Edwardian 3.48 Ct NO Heat Ceylon Sapphire 2.25 Ct Diamond Plus Trilogy Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

year Marvellous half hoop exquisitely carved is the perfect combination for the the three stone set on

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1900s Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring in Platinum
1900s Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring in Platinum

1900s Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring in Platinum

Located in London, England

A truly unusual Edwardian Old European cut diamond half hoop ring set in platinum. With three

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Three Stone Old Cut Diamond Gold Carved Half Hoop Ring
Three Stone Old Cut Diamond Gold Carved Half Hoop Ring

Three Stone Old Cut Diamond Gold Carved Half Hoop Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Set with a line of three old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 cts, scroll carved gallery

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum

Victorian Old Mine-Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Half Hoop Ring
Victorian Old Mine-Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Half Hoop Ring

Victorian Old Mine-Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Half Hoop Ring

Located in Houston, TX

Victorian 18K yellow gold and sterling silver Old Mine-cut diamond graduated five stone half hoop

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

C1870, 18K French Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring
C1870, 18K French Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring

C1870, 18K French Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

old cut diamonds sits slightly elevated off the finger and is an elegant variation of the classic 5

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Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby Half Hoop Ring
Antique Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby Half Hoop Ring

Antique Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby Half Hoop Ring

Located in New York, NY

hoop ring. Bright red rubies are set in gold and on either side of it as old mine cut diamonds set in

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 3.39 Ctw. Old Mine Cut Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Victorian 18 Karat Gold 3.39 Ctw. Old Mine Cut Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 3.39 Ctw. Old Mine Cut Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late Victorian Era 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring composed of 18k yellow gold. With a total Old Mine Cut

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Half Hoop Two-Row Antique Cut Diamond Ring
Antique Georgian Half Hoop Two-Row Antique Cut Diamond Ring

Antique Georgian Half Hoop Two-Row Antique Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Antique Georgian 15k gold and silver old cut diamond stacking ring, circa 1800. This wearable band

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Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Half Hoop Ring Circa 1890s
Victorian Diamond Half Hoop Ring Circa 1890s

Victorian Diamond Half Hoop Ring Circa 1890s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

A beautiful Victorian diamond set, yellow gold hand carved and scrolled half hoop ring. Diamond

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Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Half Hoop Ring Circa 1880s
Victorian Diamond Half Hoop Ring Circa 1880s

Victorian Diamond Half Hoop Ring Circa 1880s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

A Victorian half hoop ring featuring early European cut and mixed cut diamonds. A beautifully

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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Georgian Ruby and Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Georgian Ruby and Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Georgian Ruby and Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Located in Hummelstown, PA

This endearing Georgian nine stone half hoop ring features a quintet of softly shimmering, foil

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Antique 1810s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

18kt White Gold Diamond Half Hoop Ring
18kt White Gold Diamond Half Hoop Ring

18kt White Gold Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Set with graduated round old brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 0.75ct total, ring size

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Diamond Set Half Hoop Ring Circa 1880s
Victorian Diamond Set Half Hoop Ring Circa 1880s

Victorian Diamond Set Half Hoop Ring Circa 1880s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

This is a beautiful Victorian, scrolled half hoop design, set with three old mine cut diamonds

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Antique Early 1800s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Style Diamond Half Hoop Ring Circa 2020s
Victorian Style Diamond Half Hoop Ring Circa 2020s

Victorian Style Diamond Half Hoop Ring Circa 2020s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

A Victorian style inspired half hoop reproduction ring featuring early European cut and mixed cut

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2010s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Half Hoop Ring 1.70cts Hallmarked 1895
Antique Diamond Half Hoop Ring 1.70cts Hallmarked 1895

Antique Diamond Half Hoop Ring 1.70cts Hallmarked 1895

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

Antique five stone diamond half hoop ring. This is a stunning dress ring, featuring 5 old mine cut

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Antique 1890s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond 2.18ct Half Hoop Ring Circa 1895
Victorian Diamond 2.18ct Half Hoop Ring Circa 1895

Victorian Diamond 2.18ct Half Hoop Ring Circa 1895

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

Yellow gold hand carved scrolled half hoop ring with five early European cut diamonds and small

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Diamond Half Hoop Ring  Circa 1890
Late Victorian Diamond Half Hoop Ring  Circa 1890

Late Victorian Diamond Half Hoop Ring Circa 1890

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

This late-Victorian scrolled half-hoop ring is crafted in yellow gold and set with early European

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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Five Pearl Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Antique Victorian Five Pearl Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Antique Victorian Five Pearl Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Located in New York, NY

A wide antique Victorian five pearl half hoop ring accented by diamonds circa 1880. The pearls are

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Gold Opal and Diamond Half-hoop Ring

Gold Opal and Diamond Half-hoop Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

a late 19th century opal and diamond half-hoop ring, the two oval opals with old brilliant-cut

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

An Edwardian Opal And Diamond Half Hoop Ring
An Edwardian Opal And Diamond Half Hoop Ring

An Edwardian Opal And Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

An Edwardian opal and diamond half hoop ring, set with three opal cabochons and six old circular

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful classic Victorian half hoop band in yellow gold with 5 graduating old mine cut diamonds

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique five stone diamond carved half hoop ring, circa 1905.
Antique five stone diamond carved half hoop ring, circa 1905.

Antique five stone diamond carved half hoop ring, circa 1905.

Located in London, GB

Antique five stone diamond carved half hoop ring. Horizontally set with five round old cut diamonds

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Emerald Half Hoop Ring
Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Emerald Half Hoop Ring

Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Emerald Half Hoop Ring

Located in New York, NY

A bright Victorian emerald and Old Mine cut diamond half hoop five stone ring dating to about 1880

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Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian-Era Half-Hoop Rose Cut Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold & Silver
Antique Georgian-Era Half-Hoop Rose Cut Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold & Silver

Antique Georgian-Era Half-Hoop Rose Cut Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold & Silver

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Dating to the Georgian period, this antique half-hoop ring features graduated foil-backed rose-cut

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Five Stone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Half Hoop Ring
Antique Victorian Five Stone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Half Hoop Ring

Antique Victorian Five Stone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Half Hoop Ring

Located in New York, NY

An antique Victorian 18k gold five stone old mine diamond half hoop ring, circa 1870. The ring is

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Five Stone Diamond Gold Carved Half Hoop Ring
Five Stone Diamond Gold Carved Half Hoop Ring

Five Stone Diamond Gold Carved Half Hoop Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Set with a line of graduated old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 cts, scroll carved

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Half Hoop Ring, Five Stone, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Half Hoop Ring, Five Stone, 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Half Hoop Ring, Five Stone, 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique five stone diamond, half hoop ring. It is a dainty ring with a rich 18kt gold

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

15K Late Victorian Half Hoop Five Stone Emerald and Amethyst Ring
15K Late Victorian Half Hoop Five Stone Emerald and Amethyst Ring

15K Late Victorian Half Hoop Five Stone Emerald and Amethyst Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

A colorful late 19th to early 20th Century Gold ring set with three large old mine cut Emeralds and

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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, 15k Gold

Antique English Diamond Five Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring c1910
Antique English Diamond Five Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring c1910

Antique English Diamond Five Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring c1910

Located in Firenze, IT

line of old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 cts,scroll carved gallery mounted in platinum and

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20th Century British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond 7-Stone Half Eternity Band
Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond 7-Stone Half Eternity Band

Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond 7-Stone Half Eternity Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

Stunning Edwardian Platinum half hoop diamond wedding band with 7 graduating old cut diamonds and

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

C1910 18Ct Edwardian Five Stone Diamond Ring
C1910 18Ct Edwardian Five Stone Diamond Ring

C1910 18Ct Edwardian Five Stone Diamond Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

English, Edwardian period, c1910, five stone diamond ring, also known as a half hoops, set a jour

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring  - Hallmarked Chester 1895
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring  - Hallmarked Chester 1895

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring - Hallmarked Chester 1895

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

Victorian Ruby and Diamond scrolled half-hoop gypsy style ring – Hallmarked Chester 1895 and with

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1890
Victorian Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1890

Victorian Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

Victorian diamond three stone ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Bypass Ring

Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Bypass Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The claw set round cut sapphire and ruby to the old cut diamond set half hoop. Mounted in 15Kt

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Old Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Old Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Comprising six old mine-cut diamonds, claw set in yellow gold, mounted in yellow precious metal

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

9.66 Carat of Old European Cut Diamonds 3-Stone Half Hoop Ring by Hancocks
9.66 Carat of Old European Cut Diamonds 3-Stone Half Hoop Ring by Hancocks

9.66 Carat of Old European Cut Diamonds 3-Stone Half Hoop Ring by Hancocks

By Hancocks

Located in London, GB

Old Mine European-cut diamond three stone ring in 18ct gold by Hancocks, a stunning contemporary

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2010s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Half Hoop Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Edwardian
Antique Diamond Half Hoop Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Edwardian

Antique Diamond Half Hoop Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Edwardian

Located in NEWARK, GB

! Like this stunning antique, Edwardian era, five stone diamond, half hoop ring in 18kt yellow gold

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Antique Turquoise Diamond Gold Half Hoop Ring
Victorian Antique Turquoise Diamond Gold Half Hoop Ring

Victorian Antique Turquoise Diamond Gold Half Hoop Ring

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful antique 5 stone antique Victorian turquoise diamond ring, circa 1880. Half hoop rings

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

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Located in Napoli, IT

An antique gent ring from the Edwardian period 1910 circa Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with a lovely design distinctive of the era Flat head facing up with a beautiful row of thr...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
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Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold old mine cut diamond ring in floral head designe with estimate diamond weight of 1.4 carats H colour vs clearity centered with large old mine cut diamond flanked wit...

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Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

GIA Certified Three Stone Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Gypsy Ring 1.64 CTS 18KT
GIA Certified Three Stone Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Gypsy Ring 1.64 CTS 18KT

GIA Certified Three Stone Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Gypsy Ring 1.64 CTS 18KT

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Three stone gypsy ring featuring one GIA Certified Cushion diamond flanked with two Cushion cut Sapphires, in 18 karat yellow gold. GIA Certified 0.81 Carats Color I Clarity VS1 ...

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2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The design of this ring is a timeless classic. The three diamonds total approx 50pts and are all set within the ornate setting. The diamonds are bright and wonderfully sparkly and th...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold 1.0ctw Graduated Custom Cut Diamond Channel Band Ring Size 6.5
18k Yellow Gold 1.0ctw Graduated Custom Cut Diamond Channel Band Ring Size 6.5

18k Yellow Gold 1.0ctw Graduated Custom Cut Diamond Channel Band Ring Size 6.5

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (10) Natural Genuine Diamond - Custom Baguette Cut - Channel Set - F-G Color - VS1 -VS2 Clarity - 0.75 - 1.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.15 G...

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Stackable Half Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Stackable Half Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Stackable Half Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Aquamarine half eternity band ring in 18K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The half circular shape represe...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

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Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Original Antique Art Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring, 1920s
Original Antique Art Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring, 1920s

Original Antique Art Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring, 1920s

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Original Antique Art-Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring 1920s Mounted and tested in Platinum. This ring is wonderly handmade with 5 Old European-cut Diamonds weighing ...

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...

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Antique 1880s Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Natural Uncut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring Gift for Her
Natural Uncut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring Gift for Her

Natural Uncut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring Gift for Her

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Natural Uncut Diamond Stacking Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represent...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Located in London, GB

We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

18K White Gold Uncut Diamond Band Ring for Her
18K White Gold Uncut Diamond Band Ring for Her

18K White Gold Uncut Diamond Band Ring for Her

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Uncut Diamond Band Ring for Her in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represents love wh...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian 2.30 Ct Natural Sapphire Five stone ring
Victorian 2.30 Ct Natural Sapphire Five stone ring

Victorian 2.30 Ct Natural Sapphire Five stone ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Into the Blue Beautiful Victorian period five stone ring in a classy half hoop setting of the era 18 KT mounting finely carved throughout with rich scroll details, bears French Impor...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Bag Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Bag Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Bag Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Limited edition Vintage Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Sellier bag featured in Black Heritage Box leather accentuated with Gold hardware. Divine and so charming, this bag...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Fine Estate 1.71 TCW Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Gypsy Ring
Fine Estate 1.71 TCW Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Gypsy Ring

Fine Estate 1.71 TCW Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Gypsy Ring

Located in New York, NY

Fine estate 1.71 TCW diamond and 14K yellow gold three stone gypsy ring 20th Century Unusual, attractive substantial 14K yellow gold gypsy setting perfectly complements the three bea...

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20th Century Romantic Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 2 - Row Pearl Necklace with 3 - Diamond Barrel Clasps
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 - Row Pearl Necklace with 3 - Diamond Barrel Clasps

Van Cleef & Arpels 2 - Row Pearl Necklace with 3 - Diamond Barrel Clasps

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 2-Row Pearl and Diamond Necklace with 1- Diamond Barrel Clasp and 2- Extra Diamond Barrel Clasps. In 1956, American Actress Grace Kelly Married Prince Rainier III,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Alliance Ring  1.3 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø5.25US/2.9gr
Antique Alliance Ring  1.3 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø5.25US/2.9gr

Antique Alliance Ring 1.3 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø5.25US/2.9gr

Located in SE

Fine old German Alliance 5-stones Ring featuring natural brilliant and old European cut Diamonds mounted in Platinum clusters on solid 18K Yellow Gold band. Openwork crown is 17 mm...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Old Cut Half Hoop Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the old cut half hoop 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 Silver. You can easily find a 10 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect old cut half hoop ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. An old cut half hoop ring from Hancocks — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and emerald cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an old cut half hoop ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is an Old Cut Half Hoop Ring?

Prices for an old cut half hoop ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,947 and can go as high as $85,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,712.

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.  

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.