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14KT Seed Pearl Ruby and Diamond Royal Heart Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This regal seed pearl ring is most likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. It is set with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1900s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good antique seed pearl and 0.05 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique French Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning antique gemstone dress ring is fine quality set with seed pearls and impressive old cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian South Sea Pearl, Seed Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 12.5 mm white Australian south sea pearl, seed pearl and diamond ring in 18k white gold. The
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2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian sapphire diamond seed pearl enamel 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
European cut diamonds and luminous seed pearls. Set in glowing 18k yellow gold with delicate enamel
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Early 20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Divine and luxurious looking Ice Diamond Ring with seed pearls hand woven with pave diamonds around
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Mid-Century Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressive 1950's retro 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Ring has Leaf Motif and Seed Pearls with
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold

1970s, 2.51 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 2.51 carat natural amethyst and seed pearl dress ring in 9 karat
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Vintage 1970s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

15ct Gold Victorian Onyx, Diamond & Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring Locket Back
Located in Brighton, GB
delicate daisy cluster crafted from lustrous seed pearls, contrasting black onyx, and a centre diamond, all
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, 15k Gold, Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring Antique Original 1870's-1880's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Made Over 150 Years Ago 100% Natural Opal Gemstones, Seed Pearls, and Diamonds .06 Carat Diamond
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Antique 1870s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Solid Gold Friendship or Wedding Band with Diamond and Seed Pearl
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Unique solid 18 carat gold flat ring with a heart set with one tiny diamond and a seed pearl Band
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

1930s Art Deco Amethyst Enamel Seed Pearl White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Art Deco Amethyst enamel and seed pearl 14k white gold ring. The 1930s Art Deco amethyst
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
cut amethyst and seed pearls. Weight: 4.04g Size: 17.25 (US 7) IMPORTANT: please ask about the
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Early 20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian English 15k Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely diamond and pearl ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in vibrant 15k yellow
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a seed pearl and very well color matched, very high color graded old cut diamonds. The ring is a
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Antique Early 1900s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Garnet Rhodolite Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rhodolites, oval cut, TW 1.00ct, stpR 4/3, VS-SI - 5 seed pearls. Signed with “375”. Weight: 2.23g Size
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Rhodolite, Gold, 9k Gold

1912 Ring Red Garnet Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø5US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring with two natural Seed Pearls and one rose cut Garnet of Pyrope variety set in solid
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold

1907 Nordic Ring Blue Turquoise Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold ØUS5.25 /1.4gr
Located in SE
gradually sized Seed Pearls set into leaf-shaped clusters. The backs of the stones are closed. Swedish ring
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold

1871 Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 0.05 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1870s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1899 Cross Ring Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 1 gr.
Located in SE
Antique 18K Orange toned Gold Ring with seven Seed Pearls set in a Cross pattern. The cross
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Antique 1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Heart Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
diamond are lovely seed pearls. The split shoulders then join to create a detailed band which is all
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

1900s Antique Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique cocktail ring displays three, claw / prong set Old Dutch cut diamonds and three seed pearls
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.3ct. Sapphire Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø4.75US/ 1.8gr
Located in SE
natural seed pearls settings. Natural Sapphire / Princess cut 6mm x 6 mm / ca. 1.3 ct , inclusions and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Jadeite Jade Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage Oval Double Cabochon Green Jadeite Jade Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum. Oval shape
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Jade, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, and yellow gold ring, set with three half seed pearls, and two old
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl And Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era ring in circular designe with white pearls flanked with seed pearls
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Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings

12mm Golden South Sea Pearl and Natural Diamonds ring
Located in Singapore, SG
with natural diamonds on a solid 18-karat gold ring, it is a perfect accessory for a special occasion
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

14ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Antique Dress Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
14ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Antique dress ring Showcasing an antique
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Enamel pearl diamond Gold memorial ring
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond and pearl 'urn' memorial ring. Set with ten round rose cut diamonds in silver
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Antique 1780s Georgian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Rose Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Fancy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Rose Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 Step into the past with this
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

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

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Platinum 0.81ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Pearl Ring is the elegant design. What’s yours? Perhaps the sparkling diamonds? Or the shimmering seed
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Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Band Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Cirac 1900 Makers Mark J C This stunning 18ct yellow
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
pearls, adding an element of vintage charm. The ring is mounted on a beautifully crafted yellow gold
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold French Edwardian Ruby Diamond & Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
unique piece. The ring features a central ruby stone that is surrounded by a cluster of natural seed
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Early Victorian Emerald Diamond & Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
ring is a true treasure. Crafted from 15ct gold, it features a beautiful cluster of seed pearls that
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, 15k Gold, Gold

1880 Victorian Hand Engraved Star Set Pearl and Synthetic Ruby Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
a lovely white seed pearl! This antique three-stone ring features a white seed pearl in the center
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Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

1900s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.02 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white
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Antique Early 1900s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.10 carat diamond and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold and 15 karat white
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.24 carat diamond and seed pearl, 14k yellow gold and platinum set pendant
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 1920s Seed Pearl and 1.11 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique seed pearl, 1.11 carat diamond and platinum pendant on a vintage pearl and 14
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Gemstone Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round brilliant-cut diamonds, seed pearls, and several orange-yellow natural gemstones. Additionally
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Fire Opal, Pearl, Opal, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1890s Victorian Diamond and Amethyst 9 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Antique Round Cut Carat Weight: 1.00 carat Color: Medium Purple Side Stone Details: Type: Seed Pearls
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.05 carat diamond and seed pearl, enamel and 18 karat gold pendant / brooch
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique French Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French seed pearl and 0.20Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold cross
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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.30 carat diamond and seed pearl, 12 karat yellow gold and
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.20 carat diamond and seed pearl, 9k yellow gold and platinum set
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Blue Enamel and 9 Gold 'REGARD' Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
cluster there is a seed pearl. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Cluster diameter: 11mm Weight: 4g
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Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Antique 3.98Ct Cabochon Cut Labradorite and Seed Pearl Diamond and Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 3.98 Ct labradorite, seed pearl, 0.30 Ct diamond and 9k yellow and
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 1.30Ct Sapphire, Seed Pearl and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.30 carat sapphire, seed pearl and 0.03 carat diamond and
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14Y OEC Diamond & Seed Pearl Sunburst Brooch / Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique 14 karat yellow gold diamond and seed pearl sunburst pendant and brooch. This pendant
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

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

1920 Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Seed Pearl Starburst Pin / Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
collection of seed pearls and an Old Mine Cut diamond at the center. This lovely Edwardian pin has a
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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold cross pendant with 18 karat white gold
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
Located in Tustin, CA
gold, flat, double twist lariat, decorated with 24 seed pearls, old mine cut diamond and black enamel
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl

1.64Ct Citrine, 1.82Ct Garnet, Pearl, Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold locket pendant; part of our diverse collection of Victorian lockets
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Antique 1860s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl necklace in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our seed pearl
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Antique 1880s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set seed pearls. The chain is hallmarked to the clasp jump ring with the maker's mark (C.C), the
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Imitation Gemstone Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and imitation gemstone, 18k yellow gold cross
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.15 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.15 carat aquamarine, seed pearl pendant and 15 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.90 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.90 carat aquamarine, seed pearl and 15 karat yellow gold pendant; part of
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and 14ct Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat rose gold cross
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond And Seed Pearl Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of diamond and seed pearl rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Find a collection of 17 vintage versions or 3 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of diamond and seed pearl rings to choose from, but Victorian and Georgian diamond and seed pearl rings are of considerable interest. Anna Sheffield each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, old european cut and rose cut diamond and seed pearl rings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of diamond and seed pearl rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Diamond And Seed Pearl Rings?

On average, diamond and seed pearl rings at 1stDibs sell for $1,949, while they’re typically $329 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Pearl in Jewelry Design

The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.

Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.

It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.

On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.