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Creator: Cartier
Gemstone: Diamond
Cartier 1894 Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, G VS2
Located in Honolulu, HI
Cartier 1894 Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, features a round brilliant cut diamond G color, VS2 clarity weighing 0.70 carats. The diamond has very good polish and good symmetry. An enduring emblem of commitment and love, Cartier engagement rings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1895 1.03 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A radiant cut engagement ring made, signed and numbered by Cartier. Part of the 1895 Collection of Cartier. Set with a 1.03 carats radiant cut diamond center stone that GIA certified...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 4.05 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring by Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 4.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring by Cartier NY, composed of platinum. Featuring a 4.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond, GIA certified I color/VS2 ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier GIA Certified 10.29 Carat I VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This impressive diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 10.29 carat GIA Certified I VS2 emerald cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Cartier platinum ring...
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2010s French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Solitaire Ring Vintage 1970s European Rare
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Solitaire Ring Vintage Circa 1970s European Made Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designr ring. Truly a great p...
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1970s French Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Date Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold H-I VVS 0.21 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Date Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold H-I VVS 0.21 CTW In excellent condition and recently polished. Cartier's ring size is 50.
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2010s Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Solitaire 1895 Platinum Radiant Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Rome, IT
This is a Cartier Solitaire 1895 Platinum Rectangular Radiant Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, weighing 5.5 grams and sized at 5.25 (French 50). The centerpiece is a remarkable...
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2010s French Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1895 Solitaire 0.30ct and 18 Pave Diamonds Ring Pt 49
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier 1895 Diamond Solitaire Ring Stones: Diamond ( center stone 0.30 ct ) with 18 pave diamonds Color: H Clarity: VVS2 Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluor...
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2010s French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Destinée Solitaire Diamond GIA 0.51ct G-VVS1-Ex Ring US 4 3/4
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 23260508 ■Brand: Cartier ■Product Name: Destinée Solitaire Ring ■Model Number: - ■Material: 1P Diamond (0.51ct G-VVS1-Ex), Side Diamonds, Pt950 Platinum ■Weight: Approx...
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2010s French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1895 Solitaire Engagement 1.09 ct GIA F VVS1 Round Diamond in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Behold a dazzling Cartier engagement ring, adorned with a resplendent 1.09 carat diamond, immaculately graded as F color and VVS1 clarity by GIA. Its platinum band, crafted with meti...
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2010s European Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2 Carat Platinum Round Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified 2 carat d color flawless clarity excellent symmetry excellent polish none fluorescence
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

CARTIER ÉTINCELLE DE Cartier Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Rome, IT
An Eternity Band Ring from Cartier, named ÉTINCELLE DE Cartier, showcases a French Pave Set with 0.45 ct Round Diamonds in a full circle design, set in 18K White Gold. Weighing 1.7 g...
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2010s French Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier 0.30ct Round Diamond VVS1 Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Brilliant Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a fine 0.30ct round diamond. E colour VVS1 clarity with an excellent round...
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1990s French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Panthère
Located in Rome, IT
Cartier 18K White Gold Panthère de Cartier Ring in size 8 is a stunning and iconic piece from Cartier's Panthère collection. Here's an overview: Ma...
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2010s French Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier 0.25ct Diamond VVS1 Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Band Solitaire Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Brilliant Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a fine 0.25ct round diamond. E colour VVS1 clarity with an excellent round...
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1990s French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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

Cartier Platinum Ring adorned with Diamonds Gemstones Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Cartier Platinum Ring adorned with Diamonds and Multicolor Gemstones, sized 52 in the French system or US 6. This exquisite piece, weighing 11.2 grams of solid Platinum, boasts a wid...
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2010s French Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond flank solitaire ring. Set to centre with a rectangular step-cut diamond in an open back claw setting, with an approximate weight of 0.95 carats, flanked by two rectan...
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1960s Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Love Engraved Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Crafted in 18K white gold, this Cartier Love Engraved Diamond Wedding Band Ring is adorned with a single natural round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.09 carats. The r...
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2010s French Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Destinee Solitaire 0.41 Carat Halo Diamond Ring Pt 53
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier DESTINÉE Diamond Solitaire Ring Stones: Diamond ( center stone 0.41ct ) Color: G Clarity:VS1 Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Metal: P...
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2010s French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum GIA Certified G VVS1 0.21 CT
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum GIA Certified G VVS1 0.21 CT PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 112091 Listing Title: Cartier Diamond Soli...
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2010s Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1895 Solitaire 0.18 Carat Diamond Ring Pt 49
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier 1895 Diamond Solitaire Ring Stones: Diamond (0.18ct) Color: F Clarity:VVS2 Polish: Good Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Metal: Platinum 950 Ring Size: ...
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2010s French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Etincelle Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier ‘Etincelle’ diamond solitaire ring set in 18k rose. From the current Cartier Eticelle collection, the piece prominently features a beautiful 0.18 carat e...
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2010s Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Platinum Ring
Located in Rome, IT
The ring weighs 4.8 grams, size 7.75, ring width is 2.7 mm & 2.4 mm thick, contains 17 Natural Round Brilliant Cut Side Diamonds weighing approximately 0.51 ct, D-F in Color, VVS-VS2...
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2010s French Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1895 Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum D VVS1 0.29 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 1895 Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum D VVS1 0.29 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 112139 Listing Title: Cartier 1895 Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum D ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Solitaire 1895 Ring 1.37ct G/VVS1 GIA Cert
Located in London, GB
A captivating platinum diamond engagement ring by Cartier from the Solitaire 1895 collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a four prong setting weighing 1.3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier French Contemporary 0.38 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.38 carat total - G color with VVS2 clarity. Prong set in a sleek basket and flanked by cathedral shoulders. Completed by high polished finish. Stamped for platinum and inscribed with carat weight. Numbered and fully signed for Cartier. With French maker's mark, circa: 2010's. Ring size: 4 and sizable - inscribed with European size 50. Measures: North to South 4.5 mm and sits 5.5 mm high. Total weight: 3.3 grams. GIA Diamond Dossier: 2176554954. Accompanied by original paperwork and certificate of authentication...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Three 3-Color Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Authentic 2.02 ct Cartier Solitaire Platinum Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. The ring weighs 6.2 grams, size 5.25 (French 51), the center stone is a Natural Pear Brillia...
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2010s Italian Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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

Cartier Diamond Platinum Ring and Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond Platinum Ring and Band Ring One transitional-cut diamond weighing 1.27 carats, six small round-cut, set in platinum; marked Cartier Band ring made of platinum and s...
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Early 20th Century Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 Cartier Platinum Ring, 1.5 M.M. wide band with 2 baguette Diamonds totaling .20 Carat set on each side of the G.I.A. Certified Domed Button Pe...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Cartier 1895 Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum H VVS1 0.3 CT
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 1895 Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum H VVS1 0.3 CT PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 113982 Listing Title: Cartier 18...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1895 Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum G VS1 0.35 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 1895 Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum G VS1 0.35 CTW Cartier 1895 Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum G V...
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2010s Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier GIA Certified 8 Carat Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Cartier 1895 Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
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2010s Italian Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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

Cartier Trinity GIA Certified 1.23 Carat E/VVS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted with the utmost precision, the Cartier Trinity Round Diamond Engagement ring exudes elegance and sophistication. This ring features a high-quality 1.23 carat round brillian...
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Early 2000s Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Diamond Ballerine Solitaire Ring 0.9ct D/IF XXX
Located in London, GB
A captivating platinum diamond engagement ring by Cartier from the Ballerine Solitaire collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1895 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum G VS1 0.35 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 1895 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum G VS1 0.35 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 121616 Listing Title: Cartier 1895 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum G VS1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Celebrate your love with this extraordinary engagement ring, an eternal symbol of commitment and affection. At the heart of this masterpiece is a magnificent GIA certified 2-carat cu...
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2010s French Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1895 Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring with Round .25ct FVS1
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier engagement ring from the 1895 collection is a masterpiece of fine craftsmanship, made from premium platinum with a stunning 0.25 c...
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2010s French Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Diamond Solitaire 1895 Ring 1.21 Carat F/VVS1
Located in London, GB
A captivating platinum diamond engagement ring by Cartier from the Solitaire 1895 collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a four prong setting weighing 1.2...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 0.90 CT GVS1 Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring (With Original COA)
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is a size 4.75 (US), made of 950 platinum, and weighs 2.40 DWT (approx. 3.73 grams). It also has one round G-color, VS1-clarity diamond weighing 0.90 CT.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1895 Solitaire 0.71 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring US 4.5
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:Cartier Name:1895 Solitaire Ring Material :1P Diamond (D0.71ct E-VVS1), PT950 Platinum Ref.:N4163600 Comes with:Cartier box, case, GIA Certificate (Jan 2003),Repair Certificat...
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Early 2000s French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier GIA Certified 0.90 Carats Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and timeless engagement ring style made and Signed by Cartier at 1895 showcasing a 0.90 carats round brilliant diamond, set in a traditional solitaire four prong basket set...
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2010s American Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond

Cartier Diamond Solitaire 18ct White Gold Diamant Lègers Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Diamond Solitaire 18ct White Gold Diamant Lègers Ring Brand Cartier Model Diamant Lègers Diamond Ring Product Type Ring Serial Number PH**** Material(s) 18ct White Gold Gems...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Cartier 0.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Déclaration D'Amour Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand : Cartier Name : Solitaire DÉCLARATION D'Amour Material : Diamond (D0.51ct F-VS1-VG), Pt950 platinum Comes with : Cartier Case,GIA Certificate(Aug 2008),Cartier repair certifi...
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Early 2000s French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Solitaire 18ct White Gold Diamant Lègers Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Diamond Solitaire 18ct White Gold Diamant Lègers Ring Brand Cartier Model Diamant Lègers Diamond Ring Product Type Ring Serial Number AY**** Material(s) 18ct White Gold Gems...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Cartier 1.32 carat GIA Certified Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant piece from the house of Cartier, this timeless engagement ring exemplifies Cartier's sophistication and quality. This sleek platinum solitaire features a stunning 1.32 car...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1895 Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K Rose Gold D VVS1 0.25 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 1895 Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K Rose Gold D VVS1 0.25 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 116863 Listing Title: Cartier 1895 Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K Rose Gold D VVS1 0.25 CT...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier 18k White Gold Tahitian Gray Pearl & 0.85ctw Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This guaranteed authentic Cartier ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold. It features a gorgeous Tahitian pearl set at its center with round brilliant cut diamonds neatly pave set t...
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Early 2000s French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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

Cartier Smoky Quartz Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a beautiful authentic ring from Cartier. It is crafted from 18k white gold with a polished finish featuring a half bezel set large 16mm round smoky quartz gemstone accented 10 round cut diamond on each side bezel frame. The cabochon dome shaped smoky quartz is mounted on a solid slim shank with wide high set shoulder which tapers off to a slim ring...
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1990s French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 1.30ct VS1 F Color Diamond Solitaire Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum 1.30ct Diamond Engagement Solitaire Ring by Cartier. With 1 round brilliant cut diamond VS1 clarity F color total weight 1.30ct Cut, Pol...
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Early 2000s French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond and 18k Tri-Color Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.54 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold, white gold and rose gold solitaire ring; part of our diverse contemporary jewelry collections. This stunni...
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20th Century Diamond Solitaire Rings

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

Cartier 1895 Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum F VVS2 0.27 CTW
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 1895 Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum F VVS2 0.27 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 112400 Listing Title: Cartier 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.51ct D/VVS2 GIA Certified
Located in London, GB
A stunning platinum diamond engagement ring by Cartier. The solitaire ring features a round brilliant cut diamond set in a classic 4 prong mount weighing 1.51ct, D colour and VVS2 cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1895 Solitaire Round Brilliant Cut Ring 1.54 Carat GIA Certified
Located in London, GB
A stunning platinum Cartier diamond engagement ring from the 1895 solitaire collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a four claw setting with a weight of 1....
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier "Destinee" GIA Certified 0.73 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier "Destinee" collection, GIA certified 0.73 carat full cut round brilliant diamond set in a Halo platinum mounting. Center .073 carat: F VVS1. Halo setting: 0.40 carat full cut...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 0.49 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cartier ring centers with a sparkling GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 0.49ct. graded F color with VS2 clarity. The center diamond is accentuated by...
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20th Century Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Pink Topaz, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink topaz, blue sapphire and diamond ring in platinum. Center set with cut-cornered rectangular step-cut pink topaz weighing approximately ...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

Certified Vintage Cartier Lanières Solitaire Diamond Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A stylish GIA certified vintage Cartier Lanières solitaire diamond ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is composed in the iconic Cartier Lanières brick link design and is set cent...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 'Solitaire 1895' Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum 0.51 Carat
Located in London, GB
A Cartier 'Solitaire 1895' diamond engagement ring, platinum 0.51 carat. From the Cartier ‘Solitaire 1895’ collection, this ring is set with a 0.51 carat round brilliant cut diamon...
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2010s Unknown Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Extraordinary Antique Diamond Solitaire Rings for Sale on 1stDibs

Even as jewelry trends have come and gone, antique and vintage diamond solitaire rings are a classic fashion piece. Although enduringly popular as an engagement ring style, a solitaire ring makes a fantastic addition to any outfit with a variety of shapes and settings to explore.

Simple gold rings with single diamonds were prized possessions in Ancient Rome. However, it was not until the 1940s that engagement rings with a solitaire diamond setting became widely popular.

After the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II led to a decline in diamond prices, De Beers saw an opportunity. The diamond magnate teamed up with the ad agency N.W. Ayer for the “A Diamond Is Forever” campaign. It was a sensation and cemented the solitaire diamond as the leading engagement ring. Statistics show that diamonds are the most common gemstones for engagement rings, preferred by 87 percent of people. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those seeking an antique engagement ringvintage engagement ring or Art Deco engagement ring.) 

During the late 19th century, Cartier sought to render the diamonds in their engagement rings and other rings as brilliantly as possible, initially sourcing platinum specifically from Russian mines and matching the durable metal with an equally robust precious stone. These shimmering rings, such as the timeless Solitaire 1895 engagement ring, gave the impression of delicate lace. 

Tiffany & Co. broadly helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the diamond solitaire design, which is still the quintessential engagement ring style. Designed to maximize a diamond’s sparkle, the trademark Tiffany Setting elevated the stone on six prongs (in contrast to the bezel setting, which was common at the time). This setting raises the stone above the band, allowing its facets to catch the light.

Today, the design of diamond solitaire rings takes many forms, and those created by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and other internationally celebrated jewelry houses are particularly sought-after accessories. Though the single-stone setting remains the same, bands have become more detailed, with some containing other stones or even multiple diamonds. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and other art movements have influenced the design of diamond solitaire rings over the years. However, the simplicity of this accessory remains timeless.

Find antique and vintage diamond solitaire rings on 1stDibs.

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