1960s Sterlé Paris Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Roma, RM
An exceptional example of French haute joaillerie, this remarkable Sterlé Paris ring from the 1960s perfectly captures the Maison's unmistakable sculptural style and extraordinary cr...
Diamond, Emerald
Sterle 18K Yellow Gold Elongated Multi Coral Estate Ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in New York, NY
Sterle 18K Yellow Gold Elongated Multi Coral Estate Ring.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterle sapphire and diamond dress ring, French, circa 1950.
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in London, GB
Sterlé sapphire and diamond dress ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back double claw setting with a weight of 8.67 carats...
Sapphire, Platinum
Pierre Sterlé Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum, Circa 1950
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in London, GB
A Pierre Sterlé opal and diamond cocktail ring in platinum, circa 1950.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sterle of Paris Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Sterle of Paris diamond cocktail ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back claw setting with a weight of 0.80 carats, encircled by thirty one round old cut dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sterle Paris Natural Unenhanced Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Cabochon sapphire and diamond ring by Sterle Paris. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back collet setting with an approximate weight o...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
STERLE Diamond Dome Ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Southampton, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold rope work dome ring set with round diamonds in platinum.
Unavailable
STERLE. An Emerald and Diamond Ring.
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in London, GB
Cf. Viviane Jutheau, Sterle Joaillier Paris, Editions Vecteurs, second page of the Rings section for the original drawing of the ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sterlé Carved Emerald Ancient Cameo and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional Carved Emerald Ring by Sterlé at Second Petale Gallery. A woman is depicted in bust form, holding a snake in both arms.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterlé Paris 1960s L.F.G Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Beziers, FR
Around 1960. Signed by Sterlé Paris Colombian Emerald Certified L.F.G Paris 2017 Ring Size: Us 6 ( T52 ) Weight: 10.85 Grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHAUMET PARIS Coral Ring Designed by Pierre Sterle
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, NY
Designed by Pierre Sterle for Chaumet
Philip Sterle Carved Coral and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Unique Philip Sterle carved coral ring featuring an old cut diamond.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
PIERRE STERLÉ Paris 1960 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold & Platinum With VS Diamonds
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Pierre Sterlé. This is a beautiful cocktail ring created in Paris France during the postwar period, back in the 1960.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
PIERRE STERLE 1955 Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold-Platinum 43.49 Ctw Emerald & Diamonds
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural ring designed by Pierre Sterlé. This fabulous cocktail ring, was created in Paris France during the postwar period back in the 1950.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Sterle Cabochon Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite cocktail ring created by Pierre Sterle in Paris in 1950's.
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterle Gold, Platinum, Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, amethyst and diamond ring, Sterle. Centering a cushion cut amethyst measuring approximately 16.71 x 15.97 mm. in an elevated crown form setting of...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pierre Sterlé Round Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautifully designed ring by Pierre Sterle, known as the 'couturier of jewellery'.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pierre Sterlé Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum, Circa 1950
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in London, GB
A Pierre Sterlé opal and diamond cocktail ring in platinum, circa 1950.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
PIERRE STERLÉ 1950 Ultra Modernist Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Five Tiger Eyes
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Miami, FL
The voluptuous ring is very rare and one of a kind piece designed by Pierre Sterlé.
Tiger's Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
PIERRE STERLÉ 1950 Modernist Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum And 3.84 Ctw In Diamonds
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Pierre Sterlé. This is a fabulous statement cocktail ring, created in Paris France during the postwar period, back in the 1950.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sterlé Paris diamond gold Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully delicate ring with subtle movement. Ring size 5
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold, Yellow Gold
STERLE for CHAUMET Coral, Emerald Diamond Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A bold 16.5mm cabochon coral is the central feature of this bold 1970's ring. Further highlights include rich, green emeralds and sparkling, white diamonds all mounted in textured 1...
Coral, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sterle Paris 18K Yellow Gold 7.00ct Floral Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylized flower bud centers upon a round diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carats within a domed swirl motif set with alternating rows of round and baguette diamonds totaling app...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterle Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Akoya Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Sterle Paris Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 65 round brilliant cut = 1.20cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Measurement: ring top measures 19mm wide Size: 7.5 Weight: 12.10 g...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterle Paris Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite and timeless diamond band created by Pierre Sterle in Paris in the 1950s. Elegant and different! Sparkly yet understated. Made of white gold and studded with round and marq...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
17ct sapphire ring by Sterlé, ca 1960
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Elegant 1960s star sapphire ring band by Pierre Sterlé, Paris. Ring made in 18 karat gold, 750, with platinum, 850, details, the braided setting adorned with a cabochon of shimmerin...
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sterlé Mid-Century Modern Diamond Gold Bombe Ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural twist on the traditional bombé ring by the French master jeweler Pierre Sterlé.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pierre Sterlé 1950 Modernist Ring In 18Kt Gold And 43.43 Ctw Emeralds & Diamonds
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Pierre Sterlé. Gorgeous cocktail ring, created in Paris France during the postwar period back in the 1950.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sterle gold ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Gold ring by Pomellato
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
sterle burmese star ruby ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Gold ring by Pomellato
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
sterle burmese star ruby ring 140000
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
Gold ring by Pomellato
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's Sterlé ring, white gold, sapphire and diamonds.
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Paris, IDF
A 750/ooo white gold ring signed by Sterlé. The mounting is shaped as a foliage enhanced by brillant-cut diamonds, holding an ovale cabochon cut sapphire.
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cocktail Ring Signed by Pierre Sterlé Set with Diamonds
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Paris, IDF
A 18K yellow gold Sterlé ring, centered with a round cut diamond; the surrounding of the center stone is made up of small closed-set brilliants in teardrop motifs; the whole is surro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterle diamond ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in London, GB
A fantastic platinum and diamond ring by Pierre Sterle, designed to resemble a coronet in twisted bands of platinum highlighted with brilliant and square cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
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