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Georgian Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
carats of diamonds in a classic Fleurette motif that remains fashionably relevant two centuries later
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Antique 1820s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian Table Cut Diamond Inscribed Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A very unusual and special diamond ring from the Georgian (ca1820) era! This rare single stone
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Antique 1820s Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Era Blue Glass Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
/16 x 2/3 in.) Weight 13.9 grams. Estimated total diamond weight is 5 carats.
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Georgian Diamond and Carved Agate Gold Memorial Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1780, 22k, England. This exceptional Georgian memorial ring features 1.50 carats of finely
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 15k/Sterling Silver Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond ring from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 15k yellow gold and sterling
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Antique 1750s American Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Dutch Georgian-style Rose Diamond Cluster Ring, 20th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A beautiful diamond cluster ring of openwork floral design set with a central circular rose-cut
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
gold and silver. A gleaming .50 carat old cushion-cut diamond is mounted in a raised darkened silver
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Antique 1820s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Georgian 13.01 CTW No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Antique 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
prongs and featuring a halo surround of old mine cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.38 carats total
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

TVJ 1.40 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Seven Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful diamond seven stone ring. The ring features a Georgian style cut down setting
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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

7.12 Carats Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
The large cabochon emerald at the centre of this vintage-style ring is bold and bright, its vivid
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20th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Georgian diamond and blue glass "memento mori" mourning ring, circa 1780
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A Georgian diamond and blue glass ring, the oval shaped plaque with a diamond encrusted urn applied
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Antique 1780s European George III Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Era Diamond Solitaire Ring, 14k Gold & Silver Antique Rose .68ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Step back in time to the Georgian Era when you slip on this antique ring! Crafted in the 1840s
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Georgian Foil Backed Diamond 18K Gold Silver Colette Fleur-De-Lis Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an antique rectangular step cut diamond diamond weighing approximately 1.25 carats Light
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Antique 1830s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

7.40 Carats Pear Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Big Ring In 14K White Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
This beautiful ring features IGI Certified 3 Carats [1.50 Carats x 2 Pieces] Pear Shape Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.20 Carat Emerald 1.10 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
emerald, round cut, 1.20ct, vslbG 4/3, P1 - 24 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 1.10ct, RW-STW, VS-SI
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20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.90 Carat VS Sapphire 2.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
(cushion cut, 1.90ct, B 8/3, VS) - 10 diamonds (round brilliant cut, TW 2.50ct, RW-W, SI) Weight: 6.12g
Category

20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.22 Carat Sapphire 0.20 Carat Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 1 sapphire, round cut, 0.22ct, B 6/3, VS - 1 diamond, old mine cut, 0.20ct, W-STW, VS Weight
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.80 Carat Purple Sapphire 0.55 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
sapphire (oval cut, 0.80ct, bP 4/3, SI) - 10 diamonds (round brilliant cut, TW 0.55ct, W-STW, VS-SI
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold TW 1.10 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
diamonds (TW 1.10ct): - 3 diamonds (round brilliant cut, TW 0.80ct, RW-W, VS) - 18 diamonds (RBC-17, 0.30ct
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20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.82 Carats Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 1890's. Ring size: 4 3/4 and sizable. Measures North to South 12.5 mm and
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Emerald Diamond Vintage Ring Platinum GIA Certified AA Fine Antique 9.16 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
DIAMOND CERTIFIED RING! VINTAGE GLOWING 7.65 CARAT TRANSPARENT/ SEMITRANSPARENT NATURAL EMERALD
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Colombian Emerald 18K Diamond Ring Vintage Fine Natural Huge 8.21 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
DIAMOND 8.21 CARAT VINTAGE RING! VINTAGE GLOWING 3.43 CARAT NATURAL COLUMBIAN EMERALD. CROWNED WITH
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.10 Carat Sapphire 0.11 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features: - 3 sapphires (oval cut, TW 1.10ct, B 6/3, VS-SI) - 4 diamonds (old cut, TW 0.11ct, W
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Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage 18K Certified Natural Fine VS Huge 7.54 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
7.54 CARAT RING! VINTAGE GLOWING 2.32 CARAT TRANSPARENT NATURAL EMERALD. CROWNED WITH 5.22 CARATS
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Unheated Sri Lanka Vintage VVS Huge 21.57 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
UNHEATED SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX! HUGE 18.56 CARAT BRILLIANT CORNFLOWER BLUE GIA CERTIFIED
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 0.86 Carat Old Cut Diamond Openwork Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features diamonds (TW 0.86ct): - 3 diamonds (old European cut, TW 0.75ct, STW, SI-P1) - 12
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.21 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian three-stone ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features 3 old
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

18K Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage GIA Certified Natural Huge Victorian Antique
Located in Sylvania, GA
CARAT ANTIQUE RING! VINTAGE GLOWING 2.74 CARATS NATURAL EMERALDS. CROWNED WITH 1.27 CARTS SPARKLING
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 9 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Garnet Rhodolite Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Rhodolite, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring 18k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in West Sussex, GB
Transport yourself to an era of timeless elegance with our Vintage Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring—a
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Diamond 18K Ring Vintage Solitaire Engagement Wedding Bands Set VS 4.29 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
DIAMONDS WITH .85 CARAT CENTER SOLITAIRE. STUNNING RING! GIA CERTIFIED BIG CENTER DIAMOND SET IN
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20th Century Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Black Opal Australian Diamond Vintage Ring GIA Solid Rainbow Fine 7.08 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
& DIAMOND VINTAGE 18K RING! FINE EARTH-MINED HUGE 7.08 CARAT AUSTRALIAN SOLID OPAL, WITH LOTS OF GORGEOUS
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20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 18K Green Emerald Diamond Ring Certified Huge VS Marquise Vintage 14.63 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
DIAMOND 14.63 CARAT RING! VINTAGE GLOWING 12.81 CARAT TRANSPARENT NATURAL EMERALD. CROWNED WITH 1.82
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20th Century Russian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Platinum Blue Sapphire Ring No Heat Sri Lanka 18K Diamond Vintage 11.27 CTS
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Sylvania, GA
UNHEATED SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND VINTAGE RING AND BOX. 5.85 CARAT TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIFIED RARE NO HEAT
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

C1840 18K Giardinetti Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
carats turquoise and .01 carats rubies in a basket motif. The ring is a size 5 3/4. It has clear early
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Antique 1830s British George III Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver

TVJ 0.90 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful diamond five stone ring. The ring features a Georgian style cut down setting
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

TVJ 1.00 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful diamond five stone ring. The ring features a Georgian style cut down setting
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Earrings 14K Certified Huge French Georgian 1700s
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents.... LUXURY. 1700s ANTIQUE 14K GOLD, PEARL, DIAMOND, RUBY
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Emerald Diamond Vintage Pendant GIA Necklace Chain VS Huge 15.85 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
DIAMOND NECKLACE & BOX! GIA CERTIFIED. VINTAGE GLOWING 13.77 CARAT TRANSPARENT NATURAL EMERALD
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18K Colombian Emerald Earrings Diamond Antique GIA Certified Huge 25.12 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
& DIAMOND ANTIQUE EARRINGS & BOX! BREATHTAKING 22.84 CARATS COLUMBIAN EMERALDS ARE VERY RARE AND COMMAND
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20th Century Colombian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18K Emerald Earrings Diamond Vintage Certified GIA Natural VS Giant 24.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents LUXURY. MAGNIFICENT VINTAGE 24.12 CARAT EMERALDS & DIAMOND 18K
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Antique Earrings Vintage GIA Certified Fine VS Huge 9.44 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Approx: 9.44 Carats! Huge Dangle Earrings Size 47.5 MM Long x 19 MM Wide ( 1 7/8 inches Long x 3/4 inch
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

GIA Sapphire NO Heat Diamond 14K Pendant Vintage Necklace 18K Chain 5.46 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents INTAGE LUXURY HUGE GIA 5.46 CARAT UNHEATED SAPPHIRE DIAMOND
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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.30 Carat Diamond Floral Ornament Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
. 20 carat and Rose-Cut Diamond approx. 3.5 carat. Made of two flexible articulated bodies plentiful
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
cut (old mine) diamonds 0.70ct. Mix of old mine and rose cut diamonds in an 18 carat yellow gold with
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
cut (old mine) diamonds 0.70ct. Mix of old mine and rose cut diamonds in an 18 carat yellow gold with
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 6.00 Carat Rose Cut Red Garnet Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Platinum Colombian Emerald Diamond Antique Earrings GIA 18K Certified 16.48 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
& DIAMOND EARRINGS & BOX! BREATHTAKING 13.60 CARATS COLUMBIAN EMERALDS ARE GORGEOUS AND TRANSPARENT
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20th Century Colombian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Tahitian Pearl Earrings Vintage GIA VVS Antique Huge 5.80 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents Vintage Luxury. GORGEOUS PLATINUM 5.80 CARATS DIAMOND TAHITIAN
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

GIA Blue Sapphire NO HEAT Diamond 18K Tahitian Pearl Vintage Earrings 3.96 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
1/2 Inch Wide) 92 Sparkling Round Cut Diamonds VS-SI Clarity F-G Color Approx: 1.62 Carats 2 Fancy
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Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 14K Earrings Amethyst Citrine Topaz Peridot Fine Vintage Gemstone 8.52 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...GIA CERTIFIED FINE 8.52 CARATS VINTAGE EARRINGS AMETHYST
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian 2.0 Carat Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
relevant pieces This rare and ravishing early 19th century Diamond cluster ring is one of the finest
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Exquisite Georgian 1.40 Carat Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Georgian Grace! Divine Georgian period, gorgeously made, Diamond cluster ring 1800 ca Not
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian 2.0 Carat Natural Sapphire 2.40 Carat Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Superb authentic example of round panel ring from the Georgian period. Most probably made out from
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Georgian 1.10 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Rare Flower Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Marie Antoinette Lovely Flower Charming witness of past history, glorious Georgian period of the
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Antique 1790s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Goddess Chrysoberyl Diamond Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
Finger rings were very much a part of the daily wear of a Georgian lady with a few of these Grande
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate

Magnificent Georgian 1.70 Carat Diamond Rare Navette Cluster Ring, circa 1760
Located in Napoli, IT
balanced, symmetrical, regal and elegant This rare Georgian Period, English, Diamond cluster ring, is
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Antique 1760s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian 1.2 carat Center Dome Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Joelton, TN
An Antique Georgian Dome Rose Cut Diamond Ring. Boasting a splendid center stone that captures the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique 2.0 Carat Early Pointed Diamond Plus Rare Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Quintessence of beauty A Stunning, rare, possibly pre Georgian Diamond solitaire ring. The beauty
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Antique Early 18th Century Georgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

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3 Carat Diamond Ring Georgian For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 3 carat diamond ring georgian for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 3 carat diamond ring georgian from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 3 carat diamond ring georgian over the years, but those made by Single Stone and Neil Lane Couture are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our 3 carat diamond ring georgian for sale are for women, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 3 Carat Diamond Ring Georgian?

On average, a 3 carat diamond ring georgian at 1stDibs sells for $2,301, while they’re typically $510 on the low end and $55,000 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.