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Diamond Rings

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Gemstone: Diamond
Leon Mege perfect oval halo ring with certified natural oval diamond
Located in New York, NY
Maestro Mege famously perfect 811 halo engagement ring is a lively homage to the beauty and lightness of being, an invitation to approach life playfully. It features Mege's signature...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Effy 14 Karat White & Yellow Gold Diamond Duo Open Circle Link Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Effy Material: 14K white & yellow gold Diamond: 168 round single cut = 0.50cttw Color: H / I Clarity: I1-2 Diamond: 24 baguette cut = 0.84cttw Color: H / I Clarity: I1-2 Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

8.116 Carat Brazilian Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This rich green tourmaline from Brazil is a magnificent creation of nature. Crafted in luxurious 18k white gold this tourmaline ring is designed with a paved diamond spiral band, enh...
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2010s Thai Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.51 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Pink I1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
**100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND JEWELRY** ✪ Jewelry Details ✪ ♦ MAIN STONE DETAILS ➛ Stone Shape: Cushion ➛ Stone Color: Fancy Light Brownish Pink ➛ Stone Clarity: I1 ➛ Stone ...
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2010s Asian Diamond Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Designer Ring 18k Yellow Gold White VS Diamonds
Located in Overland Park, KS
This listing is for an 18k yellow gold diamond and sapphire high end designer ring. It has approx .45tcw white VS flush set baguettes tapering in with a blue sapphire center stone. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Lilly Hastedt Diamond Camilla Eternity Ring Platinum
Located in London, GB
The Camilla ring is part of the "Eternity" collection from Lilly Hastedt. The setting is unusual as it is set in a bubble like form and is a modern version of an eternity ring. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.70 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow SI1 Clarity GIA Certified
Located in Kowloon, HK
**100% NATURAL FANCY COLOUR DIAMOND JEWELRY** ✪ Jewelry Details ✪ ♦ MAIN STONE DETAILS ➛ Stone Shape: Cushion ➛ Stone Color: Fancy Brownish Yellow ➛ Stone Clarity: SI1 ➛ Stone Wei...
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2010s Asian Diamond Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co T Diamond & Turquoise Wire Ring with Round Diamonds 18k White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
This bold "T" design features scintillating diamonds and turquoise, a favorite stone of Tiffany designers for over a century. The natural formation of turquoise creates subtle differ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.27-ct GIA Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A diamond solitaire with accents and platinum ring of a classic design. The ring’s center stone comes with a GIA Diamond Grading Report and has excellent characteristics (see picture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring each diamond weights 0.72-0.73 carats and has been certified by GIA
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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...
Category

1990s French Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.01ct Fancy Yellow Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Kilkenny, IE
This strikingly beautiful white gold cluster diamond ring features a natural fancy yellow diamond weighing 1.01ct, cut in a beautiful cushion modified brilliant cut with a clarity of...
Category

2010s Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Light Pink Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Light Pink GIA Certified Ring is a stunning and elegant piece of jewelry that exudes luxury and sophistication. This ring features a beautiful light pink diamond that is certifie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA 5.27 ct. White Diamond Radiant Ring on 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 5.27 ct. GIA I VS2 white diamond radiant cut with good quality smaller white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 7. GIA certificate is included.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Legacy 4.00 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a shimmering diamond engagement ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. The ring presents a 4.0 carat cushion-cut centre stone that is fancy inten...
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Early 20th Century Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

2.63 ct Natural Yellow & Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring features natural pear-shaped yellow diamonds as the main stones and 103 natural diamonds as secondary stones. The diamonds are set in 18k white gold, giving the r...
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2010s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

1.89 ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Add a touch of elegance to your jewelry collection with this stunning 1.89 ct diamond ring. Crafted from 18k white gold, this ring features beautiful rose cut diamond with VS2/SI1 cl...
Category

2010s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.70 CTW Single Cut Diamond Platinum Twist Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed band ring with a pierced marquise and twisted 'X' motif Featuring single cut diamonds bead set throughout Weighing approximately 0.70 carats total G color with...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Boucheron - Golden 'Serpent boheme' ring With Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Introducing the exquisite Boucheron Serpent Bohème XS Motif Ring, a true testament to luxury and elegance. Adorned with natural diamonds totaling 0.63 carats, each boasting a brillia...
Category

2010s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond

De Beers Talisman Azuela Diamond Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a playful and timelessly romantic, Azulea diamond ring from the De Beers group. This piece has been intricately crafted from 18ct white gold and features a single round ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Erwin Reu Co. Mid-Century 2.03 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass-style ring terminating with a fanning plume and foliate with clustered sapphires and diamonds Sapphires are round cut and weigh approximately 0.82 carat total - prong set One ...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified 4 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Oval Diamond Ring No Heat
Located in Rome, IT
Imagine an exquisite ring featuring a central 4 carat oval padparadscha sapphire, one of the rarest and most captivating gemstones in the world. This sapphire, known for its unique...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose...

18k White Marquise Diamond and Black Diamond and Orange Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this 18k White Marquise Diamond and Black Diamond and Orange Stone Cocktail Ring. Crafted with 1.14 carats of marquise cut diamonds, 2.90 carats of black diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

1920 European Cut Art Deco 2.80 Ct Vintage Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a captivating vintage cocktail ring that effortlessly steals the spotlight. Adorned with a striking 1.51ct old European cut diamond at its core, surrounded by a graceful ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emeralds and Diamonds Band Ring 1.31 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Emeralds = 0.74 Carats Diamonds = 0.57 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Royal Blue Sapphire Vintage Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a captivating sapphire and diamond ring boasting a timeless design that has stood the test of time. Featuring a luscious blue sapphire embraced by a substantial diamond h...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring features a dome design with channel set diamonds in the center, supported by custom cut black onyx shoulders. 26 round brilliant cut diamonds: 1....
Category

Mid-20th Century Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important Blue Sapphire Ring With Pear Diamond Halo 9.85 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue Sapphire = 6.96 Carat Diamonds = 2.89 Carats (Color: I, Clarity: VS-SI) Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified Brown Diamond Ring Diamond Setting 2.25 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the original IGI Certificate All Gemstones are Natural IGI Certified Brown Diamond = 2.02 Carats Other Diamonds = 0.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with emerald and diamond. Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and are inspired by classic Art Deco design that merges with mo...
Category

2010s Art Deco Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Original Art Deco Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in Hand Engraved Platinum
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is an original full eternity diamond wedding band ring dating to the Art Deco period. Featuring 20 sparkly old single cut diamonds bead-set around the slender platinum band,...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 carat. The diamond is has H color and s2. Ring size is US 7 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size. ...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

17ct White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Extraordinary Item Attributes: Metal Colour: White Weight: 4.8g Size: M ¾ Center Stone Attributes Number o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Aquamarine Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 carat. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 6 (We can make any size) We can make any ...
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1990s European Retro Diamond Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Casey Perez 18K Gold Band Stackable Ring-sz 7
By Casey Perez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your jewelry game with this stunning yellow gold ring that stacks perfectly with our Sierra Ring and with itself. Handcrafted in NYC, this ring gently curves along the length...
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2010s American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 2.84ct Aquamarine and 0.10ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.84 carat aquamarine and 0.10 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique aquamarine ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated setting displays an impressive feature claw set 2.84 carat square faceted cut aquamarine. The elevated ring shoulders are each accented with three pavé set eight-cut diamonds within a triangular setting, melding with the plain ring shank. This antique ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. This 1930s aquamarine ring...
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1930s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Sophia D. 14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K yellow gold ring with emerald and diamond. Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and are inspired by classic Art Deco design that merges with mo...
Category

2010s Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond Large Bypass Cocktail Ring G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A stunningly impressive large bypass ring done in 18K white gold and set with approximately 3cttw in G-I color Vs1-2 clarity marquise and round diamonds diamonds with each section c...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Diamond and Marquise Cut Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with this 18k Diamond and Emerald Ring. Crafted in 18k white gold and adorned with stunning 1.33 carats of diamonds surrounding a beautiful 1.60 carat emerald, this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Eternity Ring Size M (53)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully unique eternity ring taken from the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. This elegant piece has been crafted from platinum and is set with an alternating arr...
Category

20th Century Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.78 Carat Round Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Antinori Di Sanpietro creation – an exquisite 18K white gold solitaire ring that gracefully holds a GIA Certified 0.78 Carat Round Cut diamond...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: platinum Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.27ct Color : G Clarity : SI1 Diamond: 36 round and princess cut = 0.72cttw Color : G / H Clarity ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold 'Hall of Mirrors' Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This 18 karat white gold and emerald cut diamond ring is what is sometimes referred to as a 'hall of mirrors' ring. The ring features 23 emerald cut diamonds that are each of E-F col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Important Pear Emerald Ring With Two Side Diamonds 7.17 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Emerald = 6.55 Carat Diamonds = 0.62 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 6.75* US *It can be resized com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Old European Cut Diamond Chunky Gold Band Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive chunky 18k gold band ring featuring an Old European cut diamond. A striking combo of the big (4.86 carats) diamond mounted flush in the gold creates a great look. The g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

De Beers 9mm wide diamond wide band dress ring
Located in Addlestone, GB
De Beers 18ct yellow gold diamond band ring. The ring is sprinkled with 26 round brilliant cut diamonds rub-over set throughout, with 1 hidden on the inside of the band, with an app...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Emerald Cut Eternity Diamond Ring 8.88 CTW in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, Bangrak
Embrace Timeless Luxury with a GIA Certified 8.88ct Emerald Eternity Diamond Ring Indulge in unparalleled luxury with this stunning eternity diamond ring. This exquisite piece featu...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Vintage 0.52 CTW European Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat total - G color with VS2 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form basket with a pierced foliate moti...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 5.0 x 7.0 mm Opaque and saturated robin's egg blue in color - bead set With a halo surround of old European cut diamonds Weighin...
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1860s Victorian Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond Turquoise Enamel Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. Total weight is diamond 0.24 ct. The diamond is has s1 clarity and H color. Ring size is US 6.7 (We offer free resizing) We can ma...
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2010s Turkish Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Lucida GIA Certified 1.08ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning platinum solitaire Lucida engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set with sparkling GIA certified radiant cut diamond that weighs 1.08ct. The color of the di...
Category

20th Century Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage French 2.20ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 2.20 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impress...
Category

1940s French Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.35 CTTW Imperial Topaz and Diamond Fashion Ring in White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This fashion ring is made of 14K white gold and weighs approx. 14 grams. The center stone is an oval cut pinkish orange Imperial Topaz weighing 3.00 carats. It is accented by 38 roun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, White Gold

Contemporary 3.00 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
In 18K yellow gold, this custom-made men's ring boasts a total carat weight of 3.00 carats of white diamonds, each exhibiting VS-SI clarity and F color. Set in a bead setting, these ...
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2010s European Medieval Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ring With Diamond Halo Setting 5.12 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Emerald = 3.93 Carat Diamonds = 1.19 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 6.5* US *It can be resized comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald Ring With Diamond Halo Setting 6.24 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Emerald = 4.15 Carat Diamonds = 2.09 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 6.75* US *It can be resized com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Diamond Rings

Materials

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

London Blue Topaz Flower Ring Diamonds 3.95 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural London Blue Topazes = 3.72 Carats Diamonds = 0.23 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5* US *It ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

New Made 8k gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 4.6 grams. Totally diamond about 0.80 ct. Totally emerald about 1.30 ct. The diamond has vs-s1 clarity and H color. Ring size is US 6.25 (We off...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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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