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Rings For Sale
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Creator: Harbor Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Lapis Lazuli Philippine Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Lapis Lazuli Philippine Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 18 round brilliant cut diamond VS1 clarity, G color total weight .50ct. And 2 beautiful lapi...
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1980s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Diamond South Sea Tahitian Pearl Gold Wrap Ring 9.5-10 MM 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Count: 28 Diamond Weight: 0.60 cts. Gold: 18KW Pearl: South Sea and Tahitian: Pearls Size: 9.50-10mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleefs & Arpels 1970 Cocktail Bombe Ring in 18Kt with Diamond & Rock Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail ring by Van Cleefs & Arpels. Great one of a kind modernist cocktail ring, created by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleefs & Arpels, back in the 1970. This rare ele...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Ruby Ring An 18 karat white gold ring reminiscent of mystery setting set with a central old European cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.4 carats, fra...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Pure Alhambra collection features the lucky clover motif crafted in 18k white gold and set with round brilliant D-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diam...
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Early 2000s Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Wood Checkerboard Ring circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arels Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Wood Checkerboard Ring Circa 1970s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. Truly a grea...
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1970s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ring with 2 Pear Natural Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Ring with 2 Pear Natural Blue Sapphires And Diamonds. A gorgeous VCA yellow gold 18K ring. With 2 blue, pear shape cut sapphire...
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1960s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Amazing Van Cleef & Arpels GIA 10.03 Carat F VS2 Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite, new acquisition by the house of J. Birnbach features a Van Cleef and Arpels 10.03 carat radiant cut diamond of F color and VS2 clarity as described by GIA grading rep...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Ruby and Diamond Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1960s, this 18K gold and platinum bombé ring is set with rubies and diamonds. The high volume bombé form is set with fields of circular-cut rubies, interspersed with three arced lines of round brilliant-cut diamonds. This exuberant 1960s ring is an inspired, artist...
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Mid-20th Century French Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Lapis and Diamond Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A French Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Lapis and Diamond Ring made in 18k yellow gold. The total weight of the ring is 4.37 grams. The Ring Size is 5.25 US. SKU: 1321-ABHJMPL
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20th Century French Rings

Materials

Diamond

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Braid Rope Ring with Box
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braid Rope Diamond Ring. A stunning vintage VCA ring with a unique braid/rope design and an excellent...
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20th Century French Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. Made in France, circa 1960. Signed VCA and numbered. Ring size: UK K
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1960s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Socrate" Collection Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the "Socrate" collection features a floral bouquet crafted white gold and set with 132 brilliant-cut round fine quality diamonds with a total weight 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Oval Cabochon Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large 11ct Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 round brilliant cut diamonds, VVS1 Clarity, E Color. Total Diamond Weight approximately 3ct ...
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1960s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold 0.48 Ctw
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold 0.48 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 129881 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Diamond, Turquoise and Onyx Dress Ring, circa 1990s
Located in London, GB
A stylish diamond, onyx and turquoise dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1990s, the ring of rounded bombe form and asymmetric design composed of three tapered sections one on top of ...
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1990s French Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring. With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond .06ct F/VS1 Alhambra cut tur...
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Early 2000s French Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 1970 Paris 18Kt Yellow Gold Ring 12 VS Diamonds Chrysoprase
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A vintage bombe colorful piece made in Paris France, circa late 1970's. It was crafted by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels in solid yello...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1973 Geometric Chrysoprase Ring 18kt Gold 1.45ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set chrysoprase ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1973. This geometr...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Double Boule Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Double Boule Ring From Our Signed Jewels Vintage Collection. Invisible sapphires and diamonds se...
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1980s European Modern Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and beautifully accented with blue turqu...
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Early 2000s French Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli 'Philippine' Ring, French, C. 1970
Located in London, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and lapis lazuli 'Philippine' ring. Set with eighteen round old cut diamonds to a central curving bezel in grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.60 carats within twisted rope effect borders, flanked by two tapered domed lapis lazuli smoothly conforming down the shoulders to a yellow gold solid D-shape shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, signed 'VCA', numbered '66 B6001 C343', maker's mark 'P&Fils' for Péry et Cie...
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1970s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring. Sz. 54
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a fluted design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with fluted lapiz lazuli and round brilliant-cut F-G-H VS1-VS2 diamonds weig...
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1970s Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Turquoise and Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring
Located in London, GB
A rare 18k white gold turquoise ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The ring features the iconic 4-leaf clover ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum 0.39 Ctw
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum 0.39 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 114664 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum 0.39 CTW Condition Descri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Toi Et Moi Pearl Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Van Cleef & Arpels You And Me Freshwater Pearl Ring Experience beauty and elegance with the exquisite Toi Et Moi freshwater pearl ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Make a statement with t...
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20th Century French Retro Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A French Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k Gold. The ring has 42 diamonds weighing appx. 1.25 carats. The color is appx. F/G and the clarity is VS1. Frenc...
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20th Century Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and 5 Row Diamond Stacking Philippine Ring, 18K Yellow
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Ring with Two Carved Lapis Inlays and 5 Row Diamond Stacking Philippine Ring made in 18K Yellow Gold. There are 5 rows of diamonds, totaling to 15 round diamonds...
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20th Century Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Fluted Onyx Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Band ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A vintage ring made in Paris France circa late 1970's. It was crafted by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels in solid yellow gold of 18 karats ...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Rings

Materials

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

Certified Pink Sapphire No Heat Diamond Halo Ring 2.34 Carats 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Certified Oval Pink Sapphire weighing 1.58 Carats, No Heat, measuring 7.3 x 1 MM, flanked with Round Brilliants weighing 0.76 Carats, in 18 Karat White Gold. Ring Measures 10.6 * 9....
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2010s Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald, ruby, and diamond yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring is set with three rectangular step-cut emeralds, round mixed-cut rubies, and round brilliant-c...
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20th Century Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

Van Cleef & Arpels White and Yellow 18 Karat Gold Diamond Wave Band Rings
Located in Miami, FL
A set of two tone diamond bands by the iconic french house of Jewelry Van Cleef and Arpels. The rings and designed on top In a wavy fashion with pavé set diamonds G color and VS-VVS ...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Bombe Wood Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A vintage modernist ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpe...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Ring. With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond .06ct F/VS1 Alhambra cut lapis lazuli 14mm Details: Size: 5.75 Wid...
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1980s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Socrate Ring VCARB14500
Located in London, GB
An exquisite 18k white gold diamond between the finger ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Socrate collection. The ring comprises of 3 diamond set floral motifs on one side and 1 dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Philippine Ring in Black Onyx and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with black onyx and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.50 carat. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels Size 3 1/4 We also have ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Ring White Gold Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra domed ring, made of 18k white gold, featuring diamond. Diamonds are round brilliant cut, 13 stones in total, carat weight is 0.45 points. This Van Cleef Alhambra ring...
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1990s French Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Inspired Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring 4.07 Carats 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Antique inspired style ring featuring one round blue Sapphire weighing 3.54 Carats surrounded by round brilliants weighing 0.54 Carats. Sapphire measures 8.6 MM Ring Diameter 12.4 M...
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2010s Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond 'Philippine' Ring, French, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels onyx and diamond 'Philippine' ring. Set with eighteen round single cut diamonds in open back grain settings with an approximate total weight of 0.60 carats to a impressive bombé design featuring a central curving bezel, gold rope-work borders and open backholing, flanked by tapering dome shaped onyx panelled shoulders and flowing through to a solid tapering D-shape shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, maker's mark 'VCA' for Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered '68 B 5001 X L.2'2', exterior of band marked 'P&Fils' for Péry et Cie...
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1960s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Folie Des Pres Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Folie Des Pres Ring. There are pear, marquise and round shape diamonds in a floral-trio design. Made in 18k White gold. Ring Size U...
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20th Century Rings

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Diamond Sultana Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise and diamond Sultana ring. Set with eighteen round cabochon natural turquoise of varying sizes in open back rubover settings with an approximate combined ...
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1970s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1973 Geometric Onyx Ring 18kt Gold with 1.45ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set onyx ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1973. This geometric ring...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Scalloped Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold with Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A bombe scalloped piece, created in Paris, France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. Both parts are carefully carved and mounted together in a 18 karats yellow gold frame. Have a total weight of 9.6 grams and the actual size is 4.25, cannot be enlarged. The top view measures are 12 mm by 26 mm.. Stamped, with very clear French hallmarks; the eagle's head for the assay and guaranty of the 18 kt gold, the maker's maitre cartouche JTB, the serial numbers and signed, "VCA OR .750 B5018D49". Note: The maker’s cartouche JTB, is associated to the French master jeweler, maitre Jean-Thierry Bondt...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond cocktail ring. Set centrally with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.60 carats, to an ...
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1960s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

All GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring 10.68 CT D-F FL-VS2 Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent GIA Certified eternity ring featuring 15 Emerald cut diamonds weighing 10.68 carats, crafted in Platinum. Average 0.70 Carats...
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2010s American Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Icone Solitare 0.32 ct Diamond Platinum Ring Size 50
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
From the exclusive Van Cleef & Arpels Icone collection comes this ring which is truly a spectacle. On a beautiful platinum band sits a large brilliant-cut diamond skillfully surround...
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2010s French Contemporary Rings

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Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Made in France, circa 1960. Signed VCA and numbered. Ring size: US 4.75
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1960s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger’s Eye and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger’s Eye and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. Made in France, circa 1960. Signed VCA and numbered. Ring size: UK I
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1960s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise White Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18k White Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring. With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond .06ct F/VS1 Alhambra cut tur...
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1990s French Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Four Row Diamond Band, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Four Row Diamond Band made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Ring Size 5.25 US. Total Weight: 7.55 grams.
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20th Century Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. Made in France, circa 1960. Signed VCA and numbered. Ring size: UK I
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1960s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombe Sequin Ring
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Bombe Sequin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. Diamond weight approx. 3.90 carats total. Measures approx. 0.65″ in width tapering to approx. 0.25″, 1″ in length, 0....
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1980s American Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Coral and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold band ring with irregular texture set with two triangular pieces of coral with in between a juxta posed platinum triangle set with three b...
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1970s French Vintage Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels "Fleurette" Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond fleurette ring in 18k yellow gold. The ring features a flower in the center, composed of 7 round brilliant cut diamonds, accented with shank half way pave ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Turquoise Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold turquoise ring from the Lucky Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring is set with an off-centre butte...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring An 18 karat gold ring set with a oval cut heated Ceylon sapphire weighing approximatel...
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1980s French Vintage Rings

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Texture 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a dome band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 26 brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estima...
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1980s Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring 8.77 CTS D-F IF-VS2 Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Superb GIA Certified Eternity Ring featuring 17 Emerald Cut Diamonds weighing 8.77 Carats, crafted in Platinum. Average 0.52 points Ver...
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2010s Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique and Vintage Rings, Cocktail Rings and Art Deco Rings for Sale on 1stDibs

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.

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