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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Gemstone: Diamond
11.5mm Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 11.5mm South Sea Pearl, enhanced with Hand set Diamonds, wei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Cluster Gold Dome Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Striking and Finely detailed Diamond Gold 14mm Dome Cluster Ring. Hand set with Scattered Old Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.40tcw. Measuring approx. 0.90” l x 0....
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Late 20th Century Modernist Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring in 18KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Dome Ruby and Diamond dome ring has 210 round genuine Rubies all set in 18K white gold. There are 30 brilliant cut round diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 1895 Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitare Ring Size 51
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep it classic and exquisite with this gorgeous Cartier ring. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a brilliant solitaire, this ring boasts of excellent distinctiveness and artisa...
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2010s Italian Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Platinum Vintage Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Wow! Do not miss out on this absolutely stunning blue sapphire and diamond ring circa 1950s! A forged platinum ring is set with a 2 carat 7.9x7.7mm oval faceted blue sapphire and a pair of round brilliant diamonds, 1.06 carrat total weight, clarity S12, color F. This is such a beautiful ring for any occasion whether it be an engagement or an archival fashion...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Baguette Ruby and Diamond Vintage Gold Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Gold Cocktail Band Ring. Securely Hand set with high-quality Baguette Rubies, weighing approx. 1.53tcw and Diamonds weighing approx. 0.37tcw. Hand crafted in 18K ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Open Ring In Silver With Black Diamonds
Located in London, Richmond
The open ring design is playful yet elegant, defined by the boldness of sterling silver and by the sophistication of sparkling handset black diamonds. Perfect worn solo or stacked wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid Century Modern Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring. Featuring 3 rows and on either side securely Hand set with Diamonds weighing approx...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Sapphire 3 Row Platinum Vintage Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Vintage Band Ring. 3 rows securely Hand set with Diamonds weighing approx. 0.70tcw and Blue Sapphires ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier "Juste un Clou" ring in 750/1000 grey gold decorated with 77 diamonds
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Cartier "Juste un Clou" ring in 750/1000 grey gold decorated with 77 diamonds for a total of 0.59 carats. This ring is characterized by its unique design due to its original shape gi...
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2010s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Uncut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this incredible 1970 uncut emerald ring! 14K yellow gold beautifully contrasts a unique uncut emerald surrounded by 6 round diamon...
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1970s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Immaculate fashion ring containing two center major diamonds for a total diamond weight of approximately 5.33 carats circa 1940s. Two large central diamonds are set by a 14K white go...
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1940s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18K Gold Filled Diamond Signet Ring 0.07 cts Diamond Minimalist Statement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
18K Gold Filled ring, "Personalized Signet Ring, Heart Initial Engraved Signet Ring in 18k Gold Filled. Personal, timeless pieces you’ll never want to take off - it is made to keep your sentiments close. All of our jewelry are Silver Base Metal and gold-filled silver hypoallergenic and tarnish-free. We wish to create timeless, versatile pieces that everyone can enjoy and cherish. What is Gold Fill? It's an actual layer of gold pressure bonded to another metal. Gold filled is not to be confused with gold plating as filled literally has 100% more gold than gold plating. Gold-filled is much more valuable and tarnish-resistant. It does not flake off, rub off, or turn colors. As a matter of fact, anyone who can wear gold can wear gold filled without worries of any allergic reaction to the jewelry. Gold-filled jewelry...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold-filled

Boucheron Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Boucheron Materials: 18 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 10 grams Stone Count: 6 Gemstone: 0.15cts round brilliant cut diamond Ring Size: 6.5 Hallmarks: Boucheron, 20580 A Bouch...
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1980s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Magnificent old PLATINUM RING, 25 diamonds, antique, old brilliant cut
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent antique RING in Platinum, set with 25 antique brilliant-cut diamonds: - the main one 0.9 ct approximately (6.3x5.3x4 mm). - 8 diamonds of approximately 0.1 ct each (3mm)...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Yurman Albion Ring with Prasiolite and Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Dazzling David Yurman diamond encrusted ring! If you are on the market for something eye catching and sparkly look no further! The center stone is a light emerald color prasiolite stone surrounded by pavé diamonds. The band is a silver rope style which adds such a fun contrast to the elegance of the diamonds. Pair this with your favorite silver Louis Vuitton bracelet and a green Hermes silk scarf...
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Early 2000s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Sugarloaf Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Mid Century Modern Sugarloaf Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Ring. Centering a securely nestled and Hand set Sugar...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US6.75
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Time After Time Ring Collection Elevate your everyday style with a touch of luxury. Brushed and matt finished. HSU jewellery London offers a uniq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat London Blue Topaz and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed London Blue Topaz and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled London Blue Topaz, approx. 2 Carat, surrounded by Champagne and White...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US7.5
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Time After Time Ring Collection Elevate your everyday style with a touch of luxury. Brushed and matt finished. HSU jewellery London offers a uniq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Love Solitare Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Size 54
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The fine workmanship, use of precious metals, and unique appeal make this fine jewelry ring a fabulous purchase. It's a worthy investment. Includes: Original Case
Category

2010s Italian Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

5.38 Carat Checkerboard Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled 5.38 Carat Checkerboard Amethyst, enhanced w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

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

David Yurman Albion Prasiolite & Diamond Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Carmel, CA
David Yurman Albion ring features two thick cable wrapped bands with a faceted cushion cut prasiolite gemstone center bordered by pave diamonds. US size 4.75. Made in New York, USA. ...
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2010s American Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US7.75
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Time After Time Ring Collection Elevate your everyday style with a touch of luxury. Brushed and matt finished. HSU jewellery London offers a uniq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Heart Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, SIze 4
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This ring is all heart. Half a carat GIA diamond solitaire set in our iconic heart shank. The diamond is Light life, the Sun it is an emblem of purity and perfection, of invincible s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

IGI Certified 4.90 Carat Diamond Polki Ring Rose cut Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Diamond Statement Ring Certified 4.90ctw Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring Polki Pave diamond Ring 925 sterling silver Ring Gift For Your Love -Diamond- Rose Cut Pave diamonds, Uncut Po...
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2010s Indian Classical Roman Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Rainbow Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Rainbow Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Gold Cluster Ring. Securely Hand set with Tourmaline Gemstones, weighing approx. 4.55tcw an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US6
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Time After Time Ring Collection Elevate your everyday style with a touch of luxury. Brushed and matt finished. HSU jewellery London offers a uniq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Time After Time Ring Collection Elevate your everyday style with a touch of luxury. Brushed and matt finished. HSU jewellery London offers a unique collection of UK designed and made...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond 3 Stone Platinum Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed 3-Stone Band Ring. Securely set with perfectly 3 matched Natural Rubies approx. 0.31 total carat weight, surrounded by Diamonds, approx. 0.84tcw. Ri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Gold Band Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Band Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Pear shape Pink Sapphire, weighing...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 18-Karat Yellow Gold Double Lines Ring, US6
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Unfinishing Line collection exudes minimalism and precision with its smooth lines and angles. Detail with a baguettes diamond and cut out details. Diamond 18-Karat Yellow Gold Double...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.33 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Blue Zircon and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 1.33 Round Blue Zircon. Surrounded by Round Diamonds, including Fa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 18-Karat Yellow Gold Double Lines Ring, US7
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Unfinishing Line collection exudes minimalism and precision with its smooth lines and angles. Detail with a baguettes diamond and cut out details. Diamond 18-Karat Yellow Gold Double...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 18-Karat Yellow Gold Double Lines Ring, US7.25
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Unfinishing Line collection exudes minimalism and precision with its smooth lines and angles. Detail with a baguettes diamond and cut out details. Diamond 18-Karat Yellow Gold Double...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Ruby and Diamond Gold Band Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Platinum Cocktail Band Ring. Securely Hand set with high-quality Baguette Rubies, weighing approx. 1.50tcw and Diamonds weighing approx. 0.35tcw. Hand crafted in 18...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Pink Sapphire weighing 0.82 Carat. Surrounded by Diamonds weighing approx. 0.55tcw. Ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US7.5
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Time After Time Ring Collection Elevate your everyday style with a touch of luxury. Brushed and matt finished. HSU jewellery London offers a uniq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US7.25
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Time After Time Ring Collection Elevate your everyday style with a touch of luxury. Brushed and matt finished. HSU jewellery London offers a uniq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US7
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Time After Time Ring Collection Elevate your everyday style with a touch of luxury. Brushed and matt finished. HSU jewellery London offers a uniq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US6.5
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Time After Time Ring Collection Elevate your everyday style with a touch of luxury. Brushed and matt finished. HSU jewellery London offers a uniq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Morganite and Diamond halo ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring has a 10 mm round top quality Morganite center surrounded by a halo of sparkling brilliant cut diamonds. The stones are set in 14 karat rose gold. This ring has a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Diamond 18-Karat Yellow Gold Double Lines Ring, US6.75
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Unfinishing Line collection exudes minimalism and precision with its smooth lines and angles. Detail with a baguettes diamond and cut out details. Diamond 18-Karat Yellow Gold Double...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 18-Karat Yellow Gold Double Lines Ring, US6.5
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Unfinishing Line collection exudes minimalism and precision with its smooth lines and angles. Detail with a baguettes diamond and cut out details. Diamond 18-Karat Yellow Gold Double...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.09 Carat Cushion Kunzite Diamond Solitaire Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Solitaire Cushion Kunzite and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 10.09 Carat Cushion Kunzite. Enhanced either side of shank with Diam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Cocktail Ring in Silver with Black Diamonds
Located in London, Richmond
Contemporary cocktail ring in polished silver, set with black diamonds pave. Elegant and modern design inspired by the boldness and power of sterling silver metal. Gemstones: black d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Ring, US6.25
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
Time After Time Ring Collection Elevate your everyday style with a touch of luxury. Brushed and matt finished. HSU jewellery London offers a unique collection of UK designed and made...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Modern Multi Gem and Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Multi Gem and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled Cluster of Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires and Diamonds. Beautifully Hand crafted 18K Ye...
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Band Ring. Securely set with Calibrated Emeralds, weighing approx. 0.30tcw, inter-spaced with Diamonds, approx. 0.33tcw. Hand ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 1.13 Carat Blue Zircon and Diamond Art Deco Bypass Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Blue Zircon and Diamond Art Deco Gold Bypass Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 1.13 Carat Round Blue Zircon. Artfully surrounded by Round ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Zircon, Zircon, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Designer Mauboussin Paris Gold Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Mauboussin Paris Designer 18K Gold Diamond Cocktail Band Ring, securely Hand set with Diamonds weighing approx. 0.40tcw. Hand crafted...
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.93 Carat Cushion Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 1.93 Carat Cushion Pink Tourmaline...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat Checkerboard Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Amethyst and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 2.5 Carat Checkerboard Amethyst....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 carat white gold black diamond ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 1 round brilliant cut black diamond weighing 0.34 carat. Diamond quality Color: H Clarity: SI Weight : 10.20 gr. Size : EU : 52 - ES/IT : 12 - US : 6 Dimensions : 2.30 x 2.10 x 0.28 cm Marked 18 carat gold hallmark on the jewel. Condition : like new Jewel delivered in a luxurious box...
Category

2010s Diamond Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold

Men's Tanzanite Cushion and Diamond 14KW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique Men's ring has a royal blue cushion cut AAA quality Tanzanite with surrounded by top quality brilliant cut diamonds and is set in 14K white gold. It comes in a beautiful...
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2010s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Messika Floral Ring
Located in London, GB
This white gold diamond ring was fully handcrafted and set with three brilliant cut diamond flowers. Size US 5/ UK K
Category

2010s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3 Carat Diamond Cluster Gold Nugget Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A beautiful custom made diamond nugget ring from the 70's. This ring has 3 carat weight of brilliant white diamonds and is set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is a size 6 Total gram wei...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.55 Emerald-cut Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Revival Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Revival Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 3.55 Ca...
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Diamond Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 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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