Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Ring Retro GIA Certified No-Heat 12.5 Carats

This exceedingly well-made cultured Akoya pearl bypass ring was created from gleaming 18K white gold by the hands of a French jeweler in the 1950s (or thereabouts). The pearls -one c...

A large oval cabochon of translucent seafoam green jadeite jade is surrounded by 16 luminous natural pearls in this ever-stylish 14K white gold halo ring from the early 1950s. The jade stone is natural and untreated and displays a high degree of translucency. Which is why this jade ring looks spectacular whether it is in direct sunshine, or just barely illuminated by the waning light of a nearby window. The luminous jade stone changes its appearance throughout the day, as the light changes. The jade cabochon measures 14.5mm x 9.19mm Seafoam green was pointedly on-trend in the 1950s when this ring was hand-fabricated. The pearls surrounding the jade are at least partially drilled —possibly they are drilled all the way through; I can't tell because of how they are set in the mounting. At least one and probably all of the pearls are natural, un-cultured saltwater pearls. They are older than the ring itself. It's not unusual to encounter repurposed jewelry...

Oh. My. Goodness!!! I seriously need to stop falling in love with these rings - but it's so hard when looking at this Vintage Diamond and No Heat Yellow Sapphire Engagement Ring. It ...

Retro Burmese unheated ruby and diamond ring. This 14k rose gold ring features a total of 2.30 carats of round cut Burmese unheated rubies, accented by a total of 0.60 carat of diamo...