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22K Gold Turquoise Rings

Byzantine Granulation Ring with Cabochon Turquoise & Diamonds 22kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine Granulation ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Cabochon Turquoise center and two brilliant cut diamonds. The double base of the ring, the blue of the Turquoi...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold

Retro Turquoise Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 17.0 x 32.0 mm Opaque light blue to bluish green in color with veining brown matrix Set in a scalloped bezel with grooved geomet...
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Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise ring
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful bright antique Turquoise, with matrix resembling world continents. A December birth stone perfect for holiday gifting, this gemstone has the power to connect you with the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Fashion Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22k Yellow Gold Vermeil Mosaic Inlay Signet Ring
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with Turquoise, Malachite, Carnelian, Lapis, Jade, and Jasper. All items are made to order, please allow 10-15 business days for items to ship after the order is placed. ...
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2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

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Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, Jasper, Yellow Gold...

Mirrored Pyrite in Turquoise Yellow Gold One of a Kind Ring, Lola Brooks 2022
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Ring by jewelry maker Lola Brooks hand-fabricated in signature-finished 22k yellow gold featuring a beautiful 14.40 carat rectangle turquoise cabochon accented with dis...
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2010s American Artist Fashion Rings

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Multi-gemstone, Pyrite, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold

22K Gold Hand Crafted Oval Arizona Turquoise Wavey Pattern Ring
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
22K Gold Hand Crafted Oval Arizona Turquoise Wavey Pattern Ring Center Stone : 7.35 ct's Other Diamonds : 0.51 ct's Weight of Gold : 20.55 Gram / 22K
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21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

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Luna Turquoise Gold Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage Luna turquoise gold ring, circa 1960. This vintage turquoise ring is crafted in 18 karat and 22 karat yellow gold. The turquoise is set in a handmade bezel with a granulation...
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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring, Turquoises, Pearls, 22 Karat Gold
By 5 OCTOBRE
Located in Paris, FR
Antique ring from the beginning of 20th century, with turquoises and bisla pearls settled in 22 K gold. Unique piece. US size : 7,75 UK size : P FR size : 56 Brand : 5 OCTOBRE Des...
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Early 20th Century French More Rings

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Pearl, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Emerald Uncut Diamond Turquoise 22 Karat Gold Artisan Enamel Ring
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
This timelessness yet playful ring is made in 22k gold. Dome comprises beautiful Turquoise fashioned with syndicate polki at centre and rubies around it, with studded emeralds and gr...
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2010s Indian Artisan Dome Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold

Victorian 22ct Gold Turquoise and Diamond Gypsy Ring, Circa 1849
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An antique jewellery staple this delightful Victorian 22ct turquoise and rose cut diamond band or gypsy ring is great addition to any jewellery collection. Dating from the middle of ...
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Antique 1840s Early Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Turquoise Solitaire 21K Gold Ring, Geometric Square Gold Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A very modern geometric square ring set with a turquoise cabochon. This beautiful turquoise ring feels amazing when worn and has a modern and lean profile. Overall a beautiful daily...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Modernist Solitaire Rings

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Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold

22k Gold Turquoise Cocktail Ring, by Tagili
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22k Gold Cocktail Ring features a beautiful round turquoise stone surrounded by an organically textured bezel. With the combination of Tagili’s signature finish and the vibrant color...
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, Turquoise and Ruby, 22kt Yellow Gold and Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
An absolutely stunning antique, late Georgian, forget me not locket back ring. Such an unusual combination of stones for a mourning piece whatever the reason for this ring being giv...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

22k Gold Summer Signature Turquoise Cocktail Ring by Tagili
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22k Gold Summer Signature Cocktail Ring featuring a beautiful large round turquoise stone surrounded by an organically textured bezel. With the combination of Tagili’s signature fini...
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2010s Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

High Karat Renaissance Revival Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, 22k. This high karat gold ring has an organic mystical feel, like a magical ring from the Renaissance. Beautiful blue turquoise frame a rich plum garnet adorned with a v...
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Early 2000s Fashion Rings

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Garnet, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Turquoise in Matrix Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with this stunning Turquoise in Matrix 22k gold cocktail ring. With the combination of Tagili’s signature finish and the vibrant color of turquoise blended together,...
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

22k Gold Turquoise in Matrix Large Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
22k Gold Turquoise in Matrix Large Cocktail Ring is hand made, hand carved and one of a kind. Careful attention to detail with a double band adds added luxury and drama. With the com...
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 22k Gold

Gurhan 22-24 Karat Hammered Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By Gurhan
Located in New York, NY
GURHAN one-of-a-kind ring set in 24 Karat hammered yellow gold featuring a 10mm cushion cabochon Chilean Turquoise, 0.83gr., with (2) rosecut white diamonds, 0.06cts. Bezel setting w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chrysoberyl, Turquoise, and Garnet English Georgian Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made circa 1820, this lovely English ring is set with a central chrysoberyl surrounded by four turquoise and two oval almandine garnets. All set in 22k gold.
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings

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Garnet, Turquoise, Chrysoberyl, 22k Gold

Turquoise Mountain Diamond Halo 22 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Gem-grade Turquoise Mountain center stone set in diamond halo (0.56 total carat weight, G-H, SI1) and 22k yellow gold cocktail ring. Size 7. Gorgeous, handmade statement ring featuri...
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...

Ananda Khalsa 22k Gold Evil Eye Ring with Turquoise
Located in US
Ananda Khalsa 22k Gold Evil Eye Ring with Turquoise — Size 7 ring with a turquoise “evil eye” at the center. Ring stamped “22k 18k” and designer marking.
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

Large Gold and Cabochon Turquoise Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large man’s ring 18 carat gold with a large cabochon cut turquoise, most likely Nepalese, 19th century. ring size: 21.75 mm. 12 ½ US. weight: 15.55 gram. dimensions turquoise: 1.8...
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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Solitaire Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

17.5 Carat Turquoise Mountain Gem and Diamond Halo Hand-Forged 22k Gold Ring
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Beautiful, gem grade 17.5 carat Turquoise Mountain turquoise gemstone (Arizona, USA) surrounded with Diamond halo and prongs (0.54 carat total weight, SI1 clarity, G-H color). Ring s...
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yel...

Manjrie Ruby Emerald Uncut Diamond Turquoise 22k Gold Artisan Enamel Ring
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
This timelessness yet playful ring is made in 22k gold. Dome comprises beautiful Turquoise fashioned with syndicate polki at centre and rubies around it, with studded emeralds and gr...
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2010s Indian Artisan Dome Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold

Carolyn Tyler Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
By Carolyn Tyler
Located in Dallas, TX
Fleur De Lys Carolyn Tyler Ring featuring an Extra Fine 20.5ctw Beautiful Cabochon Turquoise Stone from the Sleeping Beauty Mine With Diamonds. 22K gold and granulation. Current ...
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2010s Indonesian Artisan Fashion Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

Peggy Stephaich Guinness Amethyst Turquoise Gold Mumus Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Mumus" ring, showcasing a cushion-shaped amethyst weighing 25.86 carats flanked by cabochon-cut turquoise beads, mounted in 22k yellow gold. Designed by Peggy Guinness.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Turquoise 5 Stone Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring - c. late 19th century - 21k gold, Persian turquoise - Arabic numeral purity marks, unidentified Middle Eastern assay office or maker's mark ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

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Turquoise, 22k Gold

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Syna Oxidized Silver and Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in oxidized silver & 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 1.75 cts approx Champagne diamonds are graduated beautifully These Candy Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings are a stunning bl...
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2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings

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Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

The BONHEUR Ring: Citrine Peridot Diamond Yellow Gold Domed Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
The Christina Addison bespoke BONHEUR Ring: 18kt Yellow Gold Domed Ring with faceted cushion cut Citrine center stone and faceted oval Peridots and round Diamonds. This ring is av...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 14k Gold and Diamonds Bows Engraved Jade Drops Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 White Gold and Diamonds Bows, 28 round full cut diamonds and 1 pair ,in the lower parts we have 2 elongated Engraved Jade Dro...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Engraved Oval Shape Lemon Quartz Cab Faceted Oval Peridot 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Natural Engraved Lemon Quartz Cab ,measuring 30 mm. x 23 mm x 10mm. and weighing 53 Carats with a nice Oval Faceted Peridot measuring 8 mm x 10 mm set in 14 kt...
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Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Quartz, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Steven Battelle 21.7 Carats Arizona Turquoise Sterling 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautifully variegated 19 x 26 mm cabochon of Kingman Mine Arizona turquoise is set in an 18K gold bezel with matte-finish surrounding 18K double bezel below, all atop a hammered a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Fire Opal @ Ruby Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring Natural Beautiful Fire Opal Cabochon - 19 carats Natural Oval brilliant shape Ruby’s - 12 carats Set in 22K Gold and Silver 950 This Ring is perfect to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

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Fire Opal, Ruby, Opal, Silver, Gold Plate, 22k Gold

3.47ct GIA-Certified Sri Lanka Sapphire on Diamond Pave Wide Band 18K Gold V1114
Located in Osprey, FL
Make a timeless statement with this 3.47ct Sapphire Wide Band Ring with Diamond Pave! Crafted with a breathtaking cornflower blue sapphire in the center in a dome top style, this o...
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2010s American Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chopard Happy Sport 27/8419-23 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Sport 27/8419-23 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 127828 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Chopard Model: Happy Sport Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Quartz:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Steven Battelle 3.7 Carats Black Diamond Granulated 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautifully lustrous 9 mm round rose cut faceted black diamond rests in a wonderfully contrasting stacked large/small "jawan" traditional handmade 22K gold setting in this distinct...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, 22k Gold

1.53 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking Art Deco inspired, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with prec...
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Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Bombe 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring, Circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 1960s diamond bombe ring by Hammerman Bros. is a true testament to mid-century elegance and artistry. Crafted in a luxurious blend of 18K yellow gold and platinum, it ...
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20th Century Dome Rings

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Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Black Pearl and Diamonds Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning Mikimoto black South Sea pearl earrings with a surround of pear shaped diamonds. The pearls measure 10.5 millimeters, There are 32 diamonds with a total weight of .66 cara...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

Louis Vuitton Fabulous 60's Mod Red Tartan Coat with Fur Trim F/W 2004 Size 34FR
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Louis Vuitton - Runway collection coat Fall/Winter 2004. This chic red tartan coat is trimmed with fitch fur collar and cuffs. The coat is lined and closes with the matching belt. ...
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Early 2000s French Coats

Cartier Love Collection Wedding Band Ring Set in Polished 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 56 (EU) and 7.75 (US) This gorgeous Cartier Love ring in 18 karat rose gold is an iconic and timeless piece that epitomizes both elegance and romance. Crafted by the reno...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Oscar de la Renta FW 2000 Runway Sable Trim Embroidered Vest US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sable Trim Embroidered Vest FW 2000 Runway US size - 6 ( please check measurements ) Warm embroidered and sable trim vest, side pockets, open style. Measure...
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Early 2000s American Vests

14K Yellow Gold Mounted 5.11 ct Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring Stacking Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire eternity band ring in 14K gold symbolises the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represents love w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

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22K Gold Turquoise Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 22k gold turquoise rings for sale on 1stDibs. Our selection of items includes 2 vintage examples as well as 14 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of 22k gold turquoise rings bearing Contemporary or Artisan hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Scrives, Vicki Orr and Carolyn Tyler produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many oval cut, round cut and cushion cut 22k gold turquoise rings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 22k gold turquoise rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 22K Gold Turquoise Rings?

On average, 22k gold turquoise rings at 1stDibs sell for $5,700, while they’re typically $1,500 on the low end and $14,950 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, 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 (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). 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).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About 22K Gold Turquoise Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 22k gold does exist and it even exists in jewelry, but it’s not very common. 24k is pure gold and it’s simply too soft for jewelry and practical use, 18k is a very popular version of gold for jewelry, but it is possible to find 22k gold jewelry. Find an assortment of gold jewelry from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 22k gold is not too soft for jewelry, but it’s considered too soft for everyday wear. You may find some special pieces that are made of 22k gold or that have 22k gold in them, especially antique jewelry, but regular wear will quickly cause 22k gold to become misshapen and scratched. Shop a collection of 22k gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether a 24K gold ring is worth it depends on your preferences and personal opinions. Because 24-karat gold is pure gold with no alloy metals added, it shows off a rich color that many people find appealing. However, 24-karat gold is more expensive than other alloys and is more prone to scratching and wear than alloys like 18-karat and 14-karat gold. As a result, you may prefer an alloy if you're looking for a piece of jewelry to wear daily. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much a 10k white gold ring is worth changes over time. On its own, 10-karat white gold has value, but scrap metal prices tend to fluctuate. A ring may be worth more than the going rate for 10-karat white gold based on its maker, age, style and other factors. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can provide you with a more specific valuation. Explore a collection of white gold rings on 1stDibs.