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Vintage Circa 1960s Brilliant Diamond Duo Engagement Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat gold The Hollis Ring is a faithful marriage of vintage refinement and sparkle
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s Illusion Set Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat gold, this darling vintage ring, circa 1960s, features elegant white gold
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

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

Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful twist dress ring features a 0.73ct central round brilliant cut diamond, mounted in a
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1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Engagement Ring Diamond 0.15 Carat Yellow Gold and White Gold 18 Carat
Located in Vannes, FR
Retro Engagement Ring Diamond 0.15 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold 18 Karat This engagement ring
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1950s French Retro Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.31ct Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White & Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
diamonds on either side weighing approximately 0.42ct total, all mounted in 18 carat white gold atop an 18
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1980s English Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

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

1.01 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring Features Round Brilliant Solitaire Diamond Size
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Late 20th Century Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5.94ct Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
double claw 18 carat yellow gold collet. The emerald is beautifully accompanied by two baguette cut
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1960s British Art Deco Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

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

.08 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 18Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 'C de Cartier' 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
expertly crafted from 18 carat yellow gold. A beautiful round brilliant cut solitaire diamond weighing
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1990s French Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

EGL Certified .57 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds, in a 14k yellow gold setting. 1 round brilliant cut F-G SI-2 diamonds, Approximate .57 carats
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Late 20th Century Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s GIA 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful engagement ring finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with one Gia center diamond
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1930s American Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.42 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co solitaire diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold 0.42 carat. The stone is a round
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1990s British Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat yellow gold diamond engagement ring bezel set with one brilliant-cut diamond
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20th Century Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubellite Diamonds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Paris, FR
) French work circa 1990-2000 Ring weight: 4.5 g 18-carat yellow gold, 750/1000th Although we take care
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1990s French Contemporary Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.03 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.03 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, white gold set trilogy ring
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1990s Unknown Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.20 Carats Sapphire Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Yellow gold ring centred by an oval-cut sapphire set with two troïdias diamonds. Estimated weight
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1980s French Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.03ct Oval Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
carat white gold. The ring is masterfully finished with an 18 carat yellow gold band. Hallmarked 750. UK
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1980s Italian Romantic Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.70 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
is GIA certified natural, no heat, mounted in a 14k yellow gold setting with a halo of 18 tappered
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 1.32 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1990s French 1.32 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold engagement ring
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1990s French Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.20 Carats Sapphire Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Pompadour Ring
Located in Paris, FR
carat yellow gold, 750/1000th (eagle head hallmark) Although we take care of the quality of our antique
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1970s French Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.39 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
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1990s British Contemporary Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted Signet 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Cert 5.39 Carat
Located in Lakewood, NJ
A gorgeous 5.39 ct round shaped diamond crimp set in a 18 karat yellow gold signet style engagement
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 0.30 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine, impressive and unusual vintage 0.30 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold solitaire ring
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1960s Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940s 0.22 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
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1940s Unknown Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 2.43 Carat Emerald 0.48 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a vintage engagement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1.02 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.02 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 carat white gold
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1970s British Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Blue Sapphire Round Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Rome, IT
2.75 ct Total Weight Round Cut Diamond & Blue Sapphire Band / Ring 18K Yellow Gold. The ring
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1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Stunning Ruby Vs Diamond 18 Carat Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A ruby and diamond trilogy ring. Solid 18 carat yellow gold example with platinum head setting
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20th Century Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.37 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold solitaire twist ring; part of our
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1990s British Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Oval Certified Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in 18 Karat yellow gold this ring features a
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1980s Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.36 CTW Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Volute Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
volute motif shoulders Tested as 18 karat gold and platinum With maker's mark Circa: 1930s Ring size: 4 1
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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

Vintage Fred Paris Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Engagement Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in London, GB
A vintage Fred Paris diamond and emerald 18 karat yellow gold bypass engagement ring. Inspired by
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1980s European Retro Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

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

Reinvented 1.27 Carat Green Oval Sapphire Solitaire Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
In the simplest of designs we find the sweetest of rewards, Crafted in 18 carat gold, The Artemis
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.05 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring, circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.05 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum cluster ring; part of
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1930s Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Five Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage emerald and diamond five stone 18 karat yellow gold engagement ring. A beautiful emerald
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1980s European High Victorian Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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

1940s GIA Certified .37 Carat Diamond Yellow and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shank with 18 Karat White Gold Head
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1940s Unknown Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Diamond Swirl Engagement Ring, 18KT White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat white gold fancy yellow diamond swirl engagement ring. This retro ring features
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1970s Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1994 Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.56 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
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1990s Unknown Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Set Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.38 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set solitaire ring
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1950s Unknown Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.12 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ruby Ring Ruby 2.3 Carat in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamonds Vintage
Located in Paris, FR
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring and Diamonds vintage ring Gadrooned yellow gold ring holding a Ruby of
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1980s French Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1940s Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat gold and crested with platinum, The Mora Ring is a sweet reminder of days gone
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1940s Unknown Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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

1950s 0, 30 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. The top of this antique ring presents a brilliant-cut
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1950s French Retro Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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

1.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, .86 Carat Oval Emerald Ring with .75 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, is a beautiful .86Ct. Oval Emerald surrounded by .75Ct. of Round
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1990s American Retro Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.40 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold solitaire twist ring
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1990s Unknown Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, 2.09 Carat Ruby Heart and 1.17 Carat Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
with .39 Carats of round diamonds. Ring size measures 5.75, and can be slightly adjusted upon request
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1990s American Contemporary Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Sword in Hand Engraved Signet Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb unisex antique signet ring. Solid 18 carat yellow gold example. Designed with an arm
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20th Century British Victorian Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Hallmarked 1972 Australian Opal & Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
& Son Ltd 'crown' - British gold standard 18 - 18ct gold 'sideways anchor' - Birmingham Assay Office
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.35 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set solitaire ring
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1950s Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Gold Diamond Single Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
0.50ct, H-I colour, SI 1 clarity. Import marks for London, 1989. Ring size 7 . Weight 2.7gms.
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1980s British Contemporary Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

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

AIG Certified 1.50 Carat Diamond in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Crema, Cremona
engagement ring in 18 karat yellow and white gold with a 1.15 carat central diamond, H colour and VS1 clarity
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.93 carat diamond solitaire ring in 18 karat yellow gold
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1940s Unknown Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s 0.70 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shuttle Shape Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Called marquise ring, this retro ring is paved with modern brilliant
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1960s French Retro Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1980s 0.95 Carat Emerald & 1.07 Carat Sapphire Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
filling the kingdom. The 18 carat yellow gold Charelle Ring holds a bright light green emerald flanked
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1980s Unknown Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s Brilliant Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Our Velma Ring is an 18 carat gold vision. With her sparkling diamonds set in a 'Daisy' cluster
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1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s Diamond Yellow Gold Five Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.23 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set five
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s Oval Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat gold, The Santina Ring is both refined and resplendent. The gorgeous crimson of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

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

Alfred Butler 2.00 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
By Alfred Butler
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Oval Ceylon sapphire center stone in a 14k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat White Gold Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A true showstopper. This 18 karat white gold stunner features a 1.01 carat Cushion Cut Yellow
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold

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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of vintage engagement rings 18 carat yellow gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1054 antique edition and 642 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of vintage engagement rings 18 carat yellow gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of vintage engagement rings 18 carat yellow gold over the years, but those made by Single Stone, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an object in our assortment of vintage engagement rings 18 carat yellow gold, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Engagement Rings 18 Carat Yellow Gold?

The price for a piece of vintage engagement rings 18 carat yellow gold starts at $174 and tops out at $379,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,933.

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.