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Antique Engagement Platinum Gold And Rose Diamond Ring 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique 18K yellow gold and platinum Tourbillon ring set with lines of rose-cut diamonds and
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

An Antique Diamond Three-Stone Ring Circa 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Crossed ring in 18K yellow gold and silver centered by three old mine cut diamonds approx. 0.50
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Halo Ring 10k Gold, Early-Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite antique ring, featuring an elevated halo-styled face design with a centerpiece 0.20 ct
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20th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 10k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams.. Totally is diamond 0.51 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.18 carat. The diamond
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.53 carat.. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.30 carat. The diamond
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring, circa Early 1900s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Own a stunning piece of history! This antique platinum ring circa early 1900's features a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond & Ruby Ring, 1900's, 5 x Rubies, 15K Yellow Gold. US Size 8.75
Located in Canterbury, England
This beautifully designed antique diamond ring is dated early 1900's and comes in UK size R / US
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.26 ct. The diamond is has G
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 14k Gold Natural Diamond Hand Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.53 ct. The diamond is has
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Handcrafted Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7 grams. Totally şs diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has G-H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
main diamond is has H color and vs clarity. Totally is side rose cut diamond 0.20 ct. Ring size is US
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.7 grams Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
brilliant cut diamond 0.05 ct. The diamond is has H-I color vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.13 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has F
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
diamond totally 0.25 carat. Ring size is US 7. We can make any size. Box is not included. Please contact
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Antique Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
brilliant cut diamond 0.40 ct. The brilliant cut diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 carat.. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Handmade 18k gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.19 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is rose cut diamond 0.15 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1. Ring size is US 7. We can
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
side diamond about 0.35 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2. Ring size is US 6. We can
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18k Gold Circa 1900s Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 9.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.35 ct. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Engagement Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.39 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.6 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.80 carat. The diamond
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Tiffany & Co. 1.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
This classic trilogy ring comes from the makers Tiffany & Co. Crafted in the 1900s this beautiful
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is brilliant cut 0.06 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 6 (We
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.6 grams... Totally is diamond 0.25 carat... The diamond
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.56 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is rose cut diamond 0.60 carat. The diamond is has is G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.12 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
diamond G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.12 carat. Ring size is US 6.6 (We offer free
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold

Antique 1900s 2.04 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
trilogy ring is fine quality set with three very high color graded antique old cut diamonds. The ring is a
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.60 carat. The diamond
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.17 ct. The diamond is has I
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams. Dimention is diamond 0.50 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Handcrafted Old Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.89 ct. The diamond is has G
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Handrafted 18k Gold Natural Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
marquise cut diamond is has I color and vs clarity. Totally is side diamond 0.05 ct. The side diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 5k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 gram. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct. The diamond is has G-H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond And Turquoise Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
old cut diamond 0.06 ct. The diamond is has K-L-Brown color and s3-Pique 1-2 clarity. Ring size is US
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Opal Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.76 ct. The diamond is has H-I
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.33 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Decorate Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
brilliant cut diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has generally H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.76 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Amazing Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
. Totally all diamond about 1.50 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vvs-vs1-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.1 grams. Diamond is totally about 2.20 carat. The diamond
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
old cut diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity. Ring size is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.80 ct. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.5 grams. Totally is diamond 1.60 carat. The diamond is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 10k Gold

1900s 5.82ct Authentic Antique Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster 18KYG Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring, Circa 1900. This Crystal Australian opal displays electric play of color in a Oval shape. The
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

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Antique Diamond Rings 1900s For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique diamond rings 1900s available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of antique diamond rings 1900s includes designs that are universally popular, but Edwardian and Victorian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by August Hollming, Feodor Lorie and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many old european cut, round cut and old mine cut antique diamond rings 1900s for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of antique diamond rings 1900s, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Antique Diamond Rings 1900s?

On average, antique diamond rings 1900s at 1stDibs sell for $3,682, while they’re typically $388 on the low end and $69,910 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 Antique Diamond Rings 1900s
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.