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Creator: Cartier
Gemstone: Diamond
Cartier Mahango Walking Panthère' Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mahango Walking Panthère' Diamond Ring A ring band featuring round cut diamonds forming a panther motif, set in 18 karat yellow gold. Diamond Weight: 2.73 carats Ring Siz...
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1990s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ruban Diamond White Gold Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Cartier ring with Diamonds Material 18K White Gold Diamonds .80ctw Diamond VVS-VS Clarity Color Grade E-F Ring Size 7 Weight 11.4gr total Condition Excellent Cartier Ring Box Inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 56 B4032500
Located in London, GB
An 18k white gold ring from the Love collection by Cartier. The ring is set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.22ct, alternating between the iconic screw motifs. 5.5mm wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Platinum GIA Certified 0.82ct Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer: Cartier Diamond Details: GIA Certified 0.82ct Round brilliant Natural Diamond Ring, Box and Papers 6.03-6.10 x 3.68mm GIA: 1126999843 Color: D Clarity: Internally Flawle...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Diamond Love Ring Size 51 B4046700
Located in London, GB
A Cartier diamond ring in platinum from the Love collection. The ring comprises of the iconic Cartier screws and a single round brilliant cut diamond set in the centre. Measuring 5.5...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Lanieres Ring
Located in London, GB
A timeless 18k white gold diamond and sapphire ring by Cartier from the Lanieres collection. The ring is claw set with 12 alternating round brilliant cut diamonds and sapphires, comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Trinity de Cartier Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic and lovely! This Trinity de Cartier ring is composed of 18 karat white gold, supports 1.00 ct of diamonds and is a size 4 1/2.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Set 18ct White, Yellow And Rose Gold Medium Trinity Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Diamond Set 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold And 18ct Rose Gold Medium Trinity Ring Brand- Cartier Model- Diamond Set Medium Trinity Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Number- ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Menotte Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Ring Size 54
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Cartier Menotte Diamond Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Ring is a luxurious and elegant piece of jewelry crafted by the renowned French jewelry house, Cartier. The ring features a disti...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Myst de Cartier Diamond Rock Crystal Dome Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Myst Diamond Rock Crystal Dome Ring by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .53ct Details: Ring Size: European ...
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Early 20th Century French Diamond Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Cartier. This chic Cartier ring is perfect for elegant daily wear. Originally three separate Cartier rings, they have been masterfully joined to make one ring, (...
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1970s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cartier Trinity Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Rose Gold Band Ring Size 49
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Cartier Trinity Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Rose Gold Band is an exquisite piece of jewelry that seamlessly blends elegance with vibrancy. Crafted by the renowned luxury brand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Iconic 70's Ring Diamonds, Coral Cabochon Set on Yellow Gold
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Cartier ring in yellow gold set with an oval coral cabochon and diamonds (approx. 1,70 carat). Signed. Very strong design, made in the 70' 11,25 gs
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1670s French Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring 49
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. This beautifully made ring by Cartier features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamonds goi...
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20th Century French Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 Diamond Panther Wrap Lakarda Ring
Located in New York, NY
Behold the epitome of elegance: the magnificent vintage Carter Panther Lakarda ring. Adorned with approximately 6.5 carats of pave diamonds, this ring exudes opulence and sophisticat...
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20th Century French Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Mid-Century Alexandrite Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut alexandrite weighing approximately 1.50 carats total - transparent dark green Displaying moderate color change to dark brownish red in incandescent light Fl...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier 5 Carat Diamond Leaf Ring, 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Diamond Leaf Ring with appx. 5 carats of Diamonds, made in 18K White Gold. The total weight is 9.60 grams. The ring size is US 6. ...
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20th Century Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Destinée Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 18 round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 1.80 carats. Signed by Cartier. Size 5 3/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier LOVE 18 Karat White Gold 3 Diamond Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “LOVE” ring with the iconic screw motifs is made of 18K white gold and set with three diamond stones. The ring weighs 8.3 grams and boasts band thickness of 5 mm.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier "Toi & Moi" Ring in diamonds, onyx, corail and yellow gold.
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Cartier "Toi & Moi" ring in yellow gold paved with diamonds, set with an onyx and a coral cabochon cut. Signed Cartier London. Made in the 70' Size : 50 (French size) (US size : 5,...
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1970s British Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

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

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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Tri Pave Cabochon Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tri Pave Cabochon Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features two sapphire cabochons and one emerald cabochon. Approximately 4.25ctw of brilliant cut round diamonds. Ring size...
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1990s Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity De Cartier Diamond, White Gold and Ceramic Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold, ceramic and diamond Cartier Trinity de Cartier ring featuring 100 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .45cts. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 3 Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Love Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 3 Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Love Ring Brand- Cartier Model- 3 Diamond Love Band Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Nu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 1.01 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:Cartier Name:Diamond Ring Material:1P diamond (1.01ct D-VS1-VG), 2P side diamond, 750 K18 YG yellow gold Weight:3.5g(Approx) Ring size:EU48.5 / US 4 3/4 Width(inch):2.20mm / 0....
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1990s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Platinum Solitaire 1895 Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Brilliant Cut 0.31ct Solitaire Diamond Platinum 1895 Ring Brand Cartier Model 0.31ct Diamond 1895 Ring Product Type Ring Serial Number RL**** Age Circa 2010 Accompanied By Cartier Box, Papers Material(s) Platinum Gemstone Diamond UK Ring Size G EU Ring Size 45 US Ring Size 3...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Set 18ct White, Yellow And 18ct Rose Gold Medium Trinity Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Diamond Set 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold And 18ct Rose Gold Medium Trinity Ring Brand- Cartier Model- Diamond Set Medium Trinity Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Number- ...
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2010s Diamond Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Estate 18k Tri-Color Gold & Diamond Chevron Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
This fabulous estate ring is a signed piece by Cartier! Crafted in 18k mixed gold, the band is slightly wide and has an applied chevron motif in white, rose, and yellow gold. The mix...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Vintage Pave Diamonds Heart Ring Yellow Gold 51 US 5.5
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier Pave Diamonds Heart Ring Stones: Diamond ( approx. 0.75ct ) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 51 US SIZE 5.5 UK SIZE...
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1990s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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...
Category

2010s French Diamond Rings

Materials

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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Single Diamond Love Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.02ct Color: F Clarity: VS1 Weight: 5.94 grams Size: 64 (10.75 US) Serial # JUQXXX Complete with origina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
Dazzle your special someone with this shiny symbol of love. This Cartier ring features an 18K yellow gold bypass shank holding a heart-shaped motif in a tension-like setting. Brillia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Étincelle De Cartier Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Étincelle de Cartier Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold pave set with 40 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling ~1.00 carats. The diamonds are D-F in color, VS clarity and the ring is 6...
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Late 20th Century Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier 'Juste Un Clou' White Gold and Diamond ring
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier Juste un Clou ring crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with approx. 0.40 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds (E-F color, VS clarity). Signed Cartier, 750, wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Large Model Diamond Trinity Ring in 18k White, Yellow and Rose Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier large model diamond Trinity rolling ring in 18k white, yellow and rose gold. This Cartier ring features 3 interlocking bands pave set with approximately 4.64 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds, it is accompanied by Cartier certificate of authenticity...
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2010s French Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Cartier, 18K Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic Cartier ring contains three round mixed cut rubies measuring approximately 2.40 mm in diameter surrounded by two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximat...
Category

1990s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Eternity Band Ring 18K Gold 1.35 Carat Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 750 white gold 18K anniversary band ring, width 5 mm, set with 9 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 1.35carats Size: 52 / 6.5 sizable W: 5mm SKU: 129841
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Constellation Diamond Gold 18K Trinity Band Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Constellation Diamond Yellow Gold Trinity Band Ring This fabulous ring from Cartier's Constellation Trinity collection features 3 interconnected 4.0mm bands crafted in 18k y...
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1990s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Ring Pave Set Diamonds 0.20 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite Vintage Cartier ring, crafted from luxurious 18 karat tri-color gold and adorned with pave set diamonds. This mesmerizing piece exude...
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

C de Cartier Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate C de Cartier Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features 22 brilliant round diamonds with approximately 0.16ctw. The rings is ring size 6, weighs 7.6 grams, and is 9mm ...
Category

1990s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Cartier Signature C Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Cartier Signature C Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features 80 brilliant round diamonds with approximately 1.20ctw. The ring is 13mm wide, ring size 5 1/2, and weig...
Category

1990s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Double C Diamond 18k Tri-Color Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Cartier open ring features a 3-band design crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and completed with the iconic Double C ends set w...
Category

1990s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cartier 3 Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Love Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 3 Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Love Ring Brand- Cartier Model- 3 Diamond Love Band Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Nu...
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2010s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Love 18k White Gold Black Ceramic Diamond Ring Size 51
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2396 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2019 Model B4097851 Serial Number XQ**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond Weight 7.7 g Ring Size 51 Condition Excellent Other Info Size EU ...
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2010s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 1 Diamond LOVE Wedding Ring Size N (54)
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct rose gold wedding ring from the luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This ring forms part of the world renowned LOVE collection and showcases a single round brilli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Double Heart Diamond Ring Sz 4 Pinky Band Estate 18k White Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Cartier double heart diamond ring crafted in 18k white gold (circa early 2000s). Diamonds total an estimated 0.15 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS1-2 clarity). Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity Ring Brillant Cut Diamonds White Rose Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover Cartier's magnificent trinity ring, a jewel of timeless beauty that embodies elegance and eternal love. Carefully crafted to the exacting standards of 1st Dibs, this ring is...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 18k White Gold Diamond Maillon Panthere Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier Maillon Panthere ring with round brilliant-cut diamonds set halfway around in polished 18k white gold. 35 round brilliant-cut diamonds we...
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2010s French Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Ring 3 Diamond 18k Rose Gold Size 6.5
Located in MIAMI, FL
Love ring, 18K rose gold, set with 3 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.22 carats. The ring is a size 53 / U.S. size 6.5 with serial MCR---. Ring is fully hallmarked by designer "Car...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier 1970 Paris George L'enfant Ring 18Kt Gold with 6.23 Cts Diamonds & Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful ring designed by George L'Enfant for Cartier. Unusual piece created in Paris France at the jewelry atelier of George L'Enfant for the house of Cartier. This ring band was c...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Double Coeurs Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
Iconic Cartier Ring from Double Coeurs collection Flexible band ring comprised of two rows of polished gold hearts, it features one fully diamond pave heart, approx. 0.15 carats F co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond And Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Dome Daphne Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Diamond And Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Dome Ring. Stunning yellow gold Cartier ring set with a beautiful 3.5mm centre diamond with F/G Colour and VVS ...
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1990s French Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Cartier White Gold Diamond Anniversary Ring Size 60
Located in London, GB
A lovely 18k white gold Cartier diamond ring from the Anniversary collection. The ring comprises of a 5.5mm band overlapping at the centre with a single round brilliant cut diamond, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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...
Category

2010s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Love Wedding Band Ring with Diamonds Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This beautiful Cartier Love band ring with diamonds is an iconic symbol of enduring love and timeless elegance. Crafted by the renowned luxury brand Cartier, this ri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Rings for Sale on 1stDibs

Even as jewelry trends have come and gone, antique diamond rings are a classic fashion piece.

While solitaire diamond rings are enduringly popular as an engagement ring style, a vintage diamond ring in general — whether it’s a diamond cocktail ring, a diamond three-stone ring or other iteration — makes a fantastic addition to any outfit with a variety of shapes and settings to explore. Statistics show that diamonds are the most common gemstones for engagement rings, preferred by 87 percent of people. And old diamonds have become a gem of choice for millennials — for many jewelry lovers, designs set with diamonds that were cut by hand decades ago are rapidly gaining in popularity. 

Thousands of gem cutters worked in the city to process the diamonds that streamed in after the 1867 discovery of the Kimberley Mine, in South Africa. The way they hand cut and shaped the stones was distinctly different from what modern lapidaries do. 

“The best old diamonds have high crowns [the top section of the stone] that release a spectrum of colors,” says Guy Burton, bespoke director at the esteemed vintage jeweler Hancocks, in London. “Some really nice Late Victorian gems are chunky, and there were really beautiful Asscher cuts done during the 1930s that display amazing angles a gem cutter would not work in today.” Late Victorian-era diamond rings are considered antique, while an Asscher cut is a step cut that was popularized during the Art Deco era. Other popular Art Deco step cuts include the emerald cut and the baguette cut. (While there are many different gemstone cuts, the main categories of cuts are brilliant, step and mixed.)

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. 

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).

Shop an extraordinary collection of antique and vintage diamond rings on 1stDibs. And explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings

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