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Creator: Cartier
Gemstone: Diamond
Cartier Pavé 2.00 Carat Diamond Half Band Ring Size M (53)
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct rose gold, pave set diamond band ring from the luxury jewellery designer Cartier. The ring features 2.0 carats of sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds whic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Trinity Crash Diamond Ring White Yellow Rose 18k Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful ring crafted by famed jewelry house Cartier. This design is known as the Cartier Trinity 'Crash' ring and is comprised of interlocking ...
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Early 2000s French Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Himalia Diamond Ring Size L (52)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This particular piece forms part of their Himalia collection and features five circul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Cartier Myst 18K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Rock Crystal Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
On this 18K white gold Cartier ring, a beautifully rounded rock crystal magnifies the 1.0 carats of sparkling diamonds accenting the center of the design. This piece features a 6mm w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Brilliant Cut 1.67ct Solitaire And Diamond Band Platinum 1895 Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Brilliant Cut 1.67ct Solitaire And Diamond Band Platinum 1895 Ring Brand- Cartier Model- 1.67ct Diamond 1895 Ring Product Type- Ring Serial Number- QQ**** Age- Circa 2016 Ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Ballerine Solitaire 0.32ct Diamond Engagement Ring Pt 51
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier Ballerine Diamond Solitaire Ring Stones: Diamond (Center stone 0.32ct) Color: G Clarity: VVS1 Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Very Good Fluorescence: None Metal: ...
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2010s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Juste un Clou Pavé Diamond Ring Size M (52)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous diamond ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This piece forms part of their 'Juste un Clou' collection with a triple wrap nail design whic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier 1.02 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic diamond solitaire engagement ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. A sensational 1.02ct round brilliant cut diamond sits alone and proud in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 18K White Gold 4.0ct Diamond Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
Multiple rows of Diamonds totaling 4.0 carats with E color and VVS1 clarity make this Cartier ring an exquisite addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted from 18K White Gold, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Marquise Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
A unique 18k yellow gold diamond Cartier ring. The ring comprises of a marquise cut diamond in a rubover setting with a total weight of approximately 0.40 ct., G color and VvS clarit...
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Late 20th Century French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Ruban Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. With this particular piece, Cartier's Trinity symbol has been re-worked into a bejewelled ribbon aroun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1.03 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic diamond solitaire engagement ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. A marvellous 1.03ct round brilliant cut diamond sits alone and proud in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 5.50 Carat Diamond Nigeria Ring Size L (51)
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pave diamond ring from the luxury jewellery designer Cartier. The design is recognisable as Cartiers Nigeria collection and has been pave set with 122 high qualit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier French Diamond Enamel 18k White Gold Le Baiser Du Dragon Band Ri
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier French Diamond Enamel 18k White Gold Le Baiser Du Dragon Band Ring. Featuring 27 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.50 carat, gra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Nouvelle Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Nouvelle Ring. Featuring 11 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.00 carat, graded colorless, VVS clarity. Cr...
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1990s Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity Classic Diamond White Yellow Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k Tri-Color Gold Pave Diamond Classic Trinity Band Ring by Cartier. With 156 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F-H color total weight approx. .64ct This ring comes with C...
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2010s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CARTIER Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic authentic Cartier ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and pave-set with brilliant-cut round E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds and round red rubies. Made in France circa 1994. Meas...
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1990s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Cartier Old Baguette Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Cartier Old Baguette Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring. This unbelievable Cartier ring is crafted in platinum. There is an elongated baguette cut diamond i...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Cartier Nouvelle Vague Diamond Cross Over Rose Gold Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2301 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2018 Model Cartier Nouvelle Vague Serial Number FH**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Diamond Weight 9.5 g Ring Size 53 Size Chart Condition Excell...
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2010s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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 Six Diamond LOVE Ring Size K 1/2 (51)
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold ring from the world the renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This ring forms part of the LOVE collection and showcases six perfectly matched ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 1.40 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Maillon Panthère Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wide band pierced with a panther link motif Bead set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.40 carats total F/G color with VS1 clarity C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 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

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

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Trinity Diamond Rolling Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 96 round brilliant cut = 1.92cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Serial # 670XXX
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 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 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 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 d'Amour Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Cartier, this engagement ring is from the d'Amour collection. The center diamond is a beautiful .70ct F-VS1 3x • Designer: Cartier • Metal: Platinum • Circa: 2014 • Size: 49, ...
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2010s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 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 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Panthère de Cartier Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Panthère de Cartier Iconic diamond ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. The ring features 137 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.15 carat total weight and graded E-F color and V...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Dome Daphne Ring 62
Located in Birmingham, GB
Large Size Vintage Cartier Diamond And Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Dome Signet Ring. Stunning yellow gold Cartier ring set with a beautiful 3.5mm centre diamond with F/G Col...
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1990s French Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Ellipse Deux Tetes Croisees Bypass Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ellipse Deux Tetes Croisees Bypass Diamond Band Ring by Cartier. With 2 oval cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 1.20ct Embrace the pinnacle ...
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1990s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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 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 Rings

Materials

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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Etincelle de Cartier Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This Cartier diamond eternity band ring is a work of art. Crafted from luxurious 18 karat rose gold, the ring features a continuous row of exquisite diamonds encircl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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 Agrafe Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 5 1/2
Located in Feasterville, PA
Immerse yourself in the opulence and timeless elegance of the Cartier Agrafe Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, a masterpiece that encapsulates the essence of luxury and sophisticatio...
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Early 2000s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White 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 C Heart Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 0.06 carats. Signed by Cartier Size 6 1/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Gold and Diamond Trinity Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gold and Diamond Trinity Ring A gold and diamond three-row band ring mounted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, with approximately 0.30 ct. diamonds. Made in France, circa 1960...
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1960s French Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Band Ring
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Panther Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Band Ring by Cartier. With 264 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 1.66ct Black Onyx stone...
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2010s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond Eternity Ring 18k Yellow Gold Stackable Size 48
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful ring from famed designer Cartier. The ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum and set with twenty two round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds in the design are w...
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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Cartier Nymphea Diamond VVS 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with Box
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Nymphea Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with 10 stunning round colourless diamonds. E colour VVS clarity, all with an excellent round brilliant cut. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the finest of gemstones and diamonds in their jewellery and these diamonds are no exception. Beautifully made vintage piece and a rare design by Cartier. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial number. Ring size UK J - US 5.25 - EU 50 - Some resizing is possible. This has been professionally polished and cleaned in excellent condition. Comes with original Cartier ring box.
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1990s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Three Diamond LOVE Ring Size V (63)
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold ring world the renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This ring forms part of their LOVE collection and showcases three round brilliant cut diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 18Karat White Gold Full Diamond Maillon Panthere 3-Row Ring US size 6
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 23250539 ■Brand: Cartier ■Product Name: Maillon Panthere 3-Row Ring ■Material: Diamonds, 750 K18 WG White Gold ■Weight: Approximately 9.4g (approx) ■Ring Size: Approxim...
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Early 2000s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 6.71 carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite ring by Cartier that is a part of history! In the 1940s, Monture Cartier pieces were commissioned by clients who were already in possession of a spectacular stone worthy of a Cartier ring. This elegant platinum setting has a detailed open basket and ten tiny European cut round diamonds on the band, and is a beautiful example of Cartier's timeless craftsmanship. The ring features a stunning 6.71 carat cushion brilliant. The diamond is certified by GIA to be H color and VS2 clarity. The elongated cut...
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Mid-20th Century French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond

Cartier 1960s Gold, Turquoise, and Diamond Ring of Tapered and Reeded Design
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century diamond, turquoise, and gold ring of tapered design, centered by graduated turquoise in a diamond surround, giving way to gold wirework in a reeded gold border with spl...
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1960s English Modern Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring 18K Tri-Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
A classic Cartier diamond trinity ring set in 18k yellow, rose and white gold. The ring is composed of three interlinked bands that are designed to ...
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1990s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k 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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