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Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Verragio 2.32 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Verragio 2.32 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

Verragio 2.32 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Chicago, IL

Verragio 2.32 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White & Rose Gold – GIA

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2010s American Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Verragio Radiant Cut Halo Pave White Gold Engagement Ring
Verragio Radiant Cut Halo Pave White Gold Engagement Ring

Verragio Radiant Cut Halo Pave White Gold Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Chicago, IL

Presenting an elegant solitaire engagement ring with a total diamond weight of 1.6 carats

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2010s American Modern Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Verragio GIA Certified 1.60 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Verragio GIA Certified 1.60 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring

Verragio GIA Certified 1.60 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Stamford, CT

Natural pink 1.60 carat sapphire diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval pink sapphire center

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Verragio 2.62 Carat Oval Cut Ruby GIA and Double Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Verragio 2.62 Carat Oval Cut Ruby GIA and Double Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

Verragio 2.62 Carat Oval Cut Ruby GIA and Double Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous Verragio ring that features a beautiful 2.62 carat oval cut ruby that is centered by a

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Verragio Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Verragio Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

Verragio Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Verragio Material: platinum Center Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.84cttw Color: H

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Verragio Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 14K White Gold
Verragio Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 14K White Gold

Verragio Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 14K White Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Verragio Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 14K White Gold. The center stone is a princess

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Verragio Renaissance 1.8 ctw Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Verragio Renaissance 1.8 ctw Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Verragio Renaissance 1.8 ctw Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Chicago, IL

Verragio Renaissance 1.8 ctw Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement & Wedding Ring Set in

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2010s American Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Verragio Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo and Wedding Set Rings
Verragio Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo and Wedding Set Rings

Verragio Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo and Wedding Set Rings

By Verragio

Located in Chicago, IL

Presenting the exquisite Verragio Renaissance-954OV18 Engagement & Wedding Ring Set, a stunning

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2010s Italian Modern Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

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Verragio 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Verragio 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Verragio 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Naples, FL

This Verragio Ring Is 14K White Gold and Platinum With A Center Round CUt Diamonds Weighing A Total

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Verragio Parisian 1.50 CTW Round Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Verragio Parisian 1.50 CTW Round Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold

Verragio Parisian 1.50 CTW Round Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold

By Verragio

Located in Vienna, VA

Verragio Parisian 1.50 CTW Round Diamond Engagement Ring In 18K Verragio Parisian Round Diamond

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Verragio Engagement Ring with 1.01 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum
Verragio Engagement Ring with 1.01 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum

Verragio Engagement Ring with 1.01 Carat Round Brilliant Centre in Platinum

By Verragio

Located in New York, NY

Verragio three stone diamond Engagement Ring , with a twist design, featuring a 1.01 Carat Round

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2010s Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat G VS1 Pear Shape Diamond Verragio Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat G VS1 Pear Shape Diamond Verragio Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat G VS1 Pear Shape Diamond Verragio Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Baltimore, MD

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat G VS1 Pear Shape Diamond Verragio 18K Engagement Ring GIA report number

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Verragio IGI Certified Insignia 14K White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Verragio IGI Certified Insignia 14K White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring

Verragio IGI Certified Insignia 14K White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Houston, TX

This 14 karat white gold Verragio engagement ring from the insignia collection features a 1.20

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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Verragio Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
18 Karat Verragio Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

18 Karat Verragio Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Webster, NY

Verragio engagement ring in 18K White Gold with an approximate 1.23ct Princess cut center diamond

Category

2010s Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Verragio Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Platinum Verragio Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring

Platinum Verragio Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This Verragio Platinum engagement ring epitomizes luxury and timeless beauty. The ring showcases a

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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Verragio Insignia-7087R 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Petal Engagement Ring
Verragio Insignia-7087R 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Petal Engagement Ring

Verragio Insignia-7087R 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Petal Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Tustin, CA

We are pleased to offer this Verragio Insignia-7087R 18k White Gold & Diamond Engagement Ring

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2010s American Modern Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Verragio 14K White and Rose Gold Engagement Ring .92carat Center GIA Certified
Verragio 14K White and Rose Gold Engagement Ring .92carat Center GIA Certified

Verragio 14K White and Rose Gold Engagement Ring .92carat Center GIA Certified

By Verragio

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Verragio 14K White and Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring ** Matching Verragio Wedding Band

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

Verragio 1.85 Carats Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Verragio 1.85 Carats Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring

Verragio 1.85 Carats Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Fully signed Verragio Circa: 2000s Ring Size: 5 & sizable Measures North

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Early 2000s Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Verragio 2.96 Carat Diamond Ring and Wedding Band Platinum GIA Very Good
Verragio 2.96 Carat Diamond Ring and Wedding Band Platinum GIA Very Good

Verragio 2.96 Carat Diamond Ring and Wedding Band Platinum GIA Very Good

By Verragio

Located in Greensboro, NC

in luxurious platinum, this Couture 0390 engagement ring showcases a GIA-graded diamond solitaire

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Verragio Parisian Round Diamond with Halo Pave
GIA Certified Verragio Parisian Round Diamond with Halo Pave

GIA Certified Verragio Parisian Round Diamond with Halo Pave

By Verragio

Located in Aventura, FL

A stunning, fine and impressive contemporary 1.74 carat Center diamond halo ring This stunning

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Verragio Venetian Cushion Halo Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Verragio Venetian Cushion Halo Round Diamond Engagement Ring

Verragio Venetian Cushion Halo Round Diamond Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Columbia, MO

! MSRP $8300! Details: Verragio Venetian White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 1.23 carat round

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Verragio Paradiso Colorless Moissanite and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Verragio Paradiso Colorless Moissanite and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

Verragio Paradiso Colorless Moissanite and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Columbia, MO

opened a world of possibilities when designing engagement rings. Verragio rings are extraordinary because

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2010s Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Verragio Paridiso 18 Karat White Gold Princess Diamond Engagement Ring
Verragio Paridiso 18 Karat White Gold Princess Diamond Engagement Ring

Verragio Paridiso 18 Karat White Gold Princess Diamond Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Columbia, MO

Take her breath away with this spectacular 1.81ctw diamond ring from Verragio! This gorgeous ring

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Verragio Venetian White Gold 1.33 Carat Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Verragio Venetian White Gold 1.33 Carat Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

Verragio Venetian White Gold 1.33 Carat Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

By Verragio

Located in Columbia, MO

opened a world of possibilities when designing engagement rings. Verragio rings are extraordinary because

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

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

New / Verragio PARADISO-3064P / 2 CT GIA Certified Royal 'R 4251' Diamond
New / Verragio PARADISO-3064P / 2 CT GIA Certified Royal 'R 4251' Diamond

New / Verragio PARADISO-3064P / 2 CT GIA Certified Royal 'R 4251' Diamond

By Verragio

Located in Rancho Mirage, CA

NEW with Tags, Tag price $14500 Solid 18K White Gold Verragio Designer Ring, stamped with the

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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Verragio Paradiso White Gold GIA Certified Princess Diamond Engagement Ring
Verragio Paradiso White Gold GIA Certified Princess Diamond Engagement Ring

Verragio Paradiso White Gold GIA Certified Princess Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Columbia, MO

designing engagement rings. Verragio rings are extraordinary because every ring is crafted to represent the

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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By Raymond Lee Jewelers

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.36 Total Carat Green Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring
3.36 Total Carat Green Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring

3.36 Total Carat Green Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring

Located in New York, NY

3.36 Total Carat Green Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring Highly Polished 1.86 Carat Diamond Eternity Band with Green Emerald Gemstone Carat Weight of 1.50 CT. Specifications: -Metal ...

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2010s American Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Custom Made 14k Yellow Gold 1.52 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Appraisal
Custom Made 14k Yellow Gold 1.52 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Appraisal

Custom Made 14k Yellow Gold 1.52 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Appraisal

Located in Eagan, MN

What a gorgeous and unique ring this is!! It is custom made so it truly is a one-of-a-kind ring. It is a size 6.25. I just love the asymmetrical design it has. It has a large Vint...

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2010s Unknown Art Deco Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

J. Birnbach Fancy Heart & Pear Shape Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
J. Birnbach Fancy Heart & Pear Shape Diamond Toi et Moi Ring

J. Birnbach Fancy Heart & Pear Shape Diamond Toi et Moi Ring

By J. Birnbach

Located in New York, NY

This sweet ring fresh from the J. Birnbach workshop features a 0.51 carat heart shape diamond of fancy greenish yellow color and SI1 clarity paired with a 0.40 carat pear shape diamo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 2.11 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia / GRS Report
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 2.11 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia / GRS Report

Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 2.11 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia / GRS Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you're looking for a sparkly statement piece this season, then this padparadscha orangy-pink sapphire 2.11 carats certified by GRS is the perfect choice for you. Natural pink sapp...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 2.03 carats, J color, SI2 clarity, GIA #2225747200. The also features several accenting Baguette and...

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1930s Art Deco Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1.55 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
1.55 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold

1.55 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Classic solitaire diamond engagement ring Tiffany style setting. 1.55 carat round brilliant diamond, approximately G color grade and SI2/I1 clarity grade. 18-karat white gold, 3.54 g...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Snake Motif Adjustable Lariat Bolo Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.6 Grams
Snake Motif Adjustable Lariat Bolo Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.6 Grams

Snake Motif Adjustable Lariat Bolo Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.6 Grams

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

This necklace features a snake motif making the lariat adjustable, in 14 karat yellow gold. Can be worn as a choker or longer. Available in three different sizes & gold color....

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2010s Italian Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco 2.25ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Art Deco 2.25ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Art Deco 2.25ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Located in Boston, MA

A stunning Art Deco engagement ring in luxurious platinum. Featuring a central European cut diamond, weighing 1.82 carats, with a K color grade and VS1 clarity. The primary stone is...

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1920s Art Deco Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Vintage 1940s 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring

Vintage 1940s 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning vintage 1.90 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire ring with 0.20 carat diamond accents; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This stunning, fine an...

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20th Century Unknown Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.50 Carat Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
GIA Certified 2.50 Carat Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring

GIA Certified 2.50 Carat Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Presenting a sophisticated platinum ring featuring a stunning 2.51-carat emerald-cut diamond as the focal point. This diamond, certified by GIA, boasts a remarkable F color grade, pl...

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2010s Unknown Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Platinum GIA Certified Oval Diamond with Halo Three-Stone Ring
Oscar Heyman Platinum GIA Certified Oval Diamond with Halo Three-Stone Ring

Oscar Heyman Platinum GIA Certified Oval Diamond with Halo Three-Stone Ring

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

Oscar Heyman platinum oval diamond three stone engagement ring with pave halo contains a 1.20ct center stone (F/VS1) and two side stones 1.02tcw (E/VS1), all with GIA reports. The p...

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2010s American Contemporary Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Legacy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Legacy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring Size 4.5 Breathtaking pink sapphire and diamond halo Legacy engagement ring from Tiffany & Co.. This vibrant, ultra feminine ring was inspired by the glamour of the Edwardian ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

14k Gold Ring Certified Moissanite Diamond rose gold yellow gold ring
14k Gold Ring Certified Moissanite Diamond rose gold yellow gold ring

14k Gold Ring Certified Moissanite Diamond rose gold yellow gold ring

Located in Delhi, DL

Details are here below: Item No- 19580 Metal- Rose gold and Yellow Gold Metal purity- Solid 14K Gold Hallmarked- Yes Stone type- Moissanite diamond Stone weight- 1.40ct Stone color...

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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
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Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring

By Hasbani Diamonds

Located in London, GB

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2010s British Modern Used Verragio Engagement Rings

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Used Verragio Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of used verragio engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 2 vintage versions or 18 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th 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 used verragio engagement rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern used verragio engagement rings are of considerable interest. Today, if you’re looking for round cut used verragio engagement rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and princess cut alternatives. When shopping our range of used verragio engagement rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Used Verragio Engagement Rings?

Prices for used verragio engagement rings start at $1,980 and top out at $16,520 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,938.

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.