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South Sea and Black Pearl Diamond Gold "Toi et Moi" Ring
By New Italian Art
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
ring. On the shank 1,11 carat of top quality brilliant cut diamonds makes it even more precious. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Italian Gold Ring with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
touch of sophistication to the ring. Interspersed among the pearls are sparkling diamonds, with a total
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Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Of foliate design, set throughout with rose-cut diamonds and a 6.0mm pearl, mounted in silver and
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Italian Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Pearl
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Pearl is a captivating piece that exudes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian White Gold Ring with Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
complementing the brilliance of the diamonds and the delicate beauty of the pearl. Its vintage Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Italian Ring Platinum and Gold with Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Art Deco Italian Ring from the 1920s is a stunning example of the opulence and geometric
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

1960s Pearl and Diamonds Ring
Located in Milano, MI
cut diamonds. Italian ring size: 10.5
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
diamonds, ring size 8 3/4 Weight: 4.45gr. Follow on instagram @bernardoantichita
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Black and White Pearl Pearl and Diamond Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The black and white pearl and diamond ring features two Tahitian pearls of 11mm diameter, and one
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, W...

Brown and White Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gold. Ring Size: US 6.5 - ITA 14 - French 54 - UK N Tot Weight 14.7 gr Diamonds 4.80Kt Pearl 5.4 gr
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Cultured pearl approximately 10mm and diamond cluster ring. Size : 7 1/4 Weight: 7,9gr.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Pearl and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
with brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 1.50cts total, ring size 7 Follow on instagram
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Ring, 1800s
Located in Milano, MI
Antique ring from the beginning of the 19th century in 18ct gold and silver. The diamonds are rose
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Antique Early 19th Century More Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

White Gold Italian Pearl & Pave Diamond Ring Size US 6.5
Located in New York, NY
White gold, pearl, and pave diamond Italian ring. 1.5" width, 0.75" length.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

1930s pearl and diamonds ring gold and platinum
Located in Milano, MI
Gracious ring from the 1930s period c.a. set in gold 18ct and platinum with cultured pearl of 7mm
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dome Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Tahiti Pearl, White Pearl, Diamonds, Platinum Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, leaves studded with diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
An 18K yellow gold ring with a luminous central pearl, accentuated by a single row of brilliant-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds for a total of 0.6 karats, Italy 1950s Ring size US 7
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bridal Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Italian Modern Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And White Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with a white pearl of 11mm. Modern classic piece, crafted in Italy in solid yellow
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow, Pearl, Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Cocktail Ring 1980s Vintage Here is
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Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire

Natural Pearls Diamonds Bronze Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Natural Pearls Diamonds cts 0,70 Bronze Ring. Size 14 eu All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and
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2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Bronze

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold ring with a Mabel pearl and surrounding diamonds / Made in Italy 1950s Ring
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Mid-20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mikawa by Damiani, Pearl and Diamond Gold Ring
By Damiani
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Attractive pearl ring by Mikawa, Damiani pearl jewelry collection. the band seems to be folded with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Pearl, Onyx, Diamonds, Platinum Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

Pearl, Emerald, Diamonds, Platinum Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in platinum structure mounted with a pearl and an emerald surrounded by diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

Emerald, Diamonds, Pearls, Platinum Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. Laterally, diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

1.72 Carat Diamond and Silver Grey Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A Silver gray Tahitian pearl and white diamonds ring from FERRUCCI Entirely made in 18k white gold
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

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

Pearl, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silve Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
frame of diamonds and emeralds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

White and Gray Australian Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds. diamonds 0.08kt pearl 2.70gr tot weight 8gr Ring Size: Italian Size: 13.5 French Size: 53.5 Usa
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

La Nouvelle Bague 1.80 Carat Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
A 12mm South Sea Pearl is set in a swirl of round brilliant white diamonds ,in this 18 karat white
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1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Estate Italian Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Bypass YingYang Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Stand Out with this Italian 18-karat white gold bypass style contemporary statement cocktail ring
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Rectangular design with diamond and pearl Size : 7 Weight : 9,3gr.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Pearl White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct emerald stones, 0.06 ct diamonds and a 1.2 g pearl as centerpiece. Total weight g 8.8 Smeraldo ct
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Black and White Pearl Diamond Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The black and white pearl and diamond ring features a playful design with two pearls of 12mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, W...

Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
a central pearl, also the ring has decorations on it. Ring Size: US 8 - ITA 17 - French 57 - UK Q
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Victorian Pearl Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Centered by a claw set pearl diameter 7 mm, framed by 9 rose cut diamonds weighing approximately
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.72 Carat Diamond and Silver Grey Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A Silver gray Tahitian pearl and white diamonds ring from FERRUCCI Entirely made in 18k white gold
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

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Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Platinum, 18k Gold

Two Finger Ring South Sea Pearl Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond two-finger ring features a splendid South Sea pearl of 17.8mm diameter, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, W...

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Pearl and Diamond Pavé
Located in Bergamo, BG
gold Central pearl Pavé of brilliant-cut diamonds, 0.47 carats Weight: 19 grams US ring size: 6.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Ring with Golden Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
Central golden pearl Natural white diamonds, 0.30 carats total Weight: 6.1 grams US ring size: 6.25 Photo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Ring with Pearl, Diamonds, and Sapphires
Located in Bergamo, BG
An elegant 18K white gold ring featuring a luminous central pearl, set against a striking pavé of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This cascading flower cocktail ring features a 12mm pearl and 1.40 carats of G VS diamonds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl And Diamond Ring Mother-of-Pearl Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This South Sea pearl and diamond ring features an untreated pearl of 16mm diameter. The pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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

Diamonds Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Ring Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Antique ring in 18 karat white gold with grey pearl< and white pearl surrounded by 6 natural
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golden Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This golden pearl and diamond ring features a splendid pearl of 16mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Ye...

Natural White Pearls Bronze Diamonds Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Natural White Pearls Bronze Diamonds cts 0,70 Ring size 14 eu All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and
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2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Bronze

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl and Emerald Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat yellow gold ring with a central pearl, emeralds on the corners and small diamonds / Made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

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

0.50 carat White Australian Pearl and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Ring Made in Italy
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A white Australian pearl and white diamonds ring, FERRUCCI in a contemporary ring design to
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2010s Italian Classical Roman More Rings

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

White Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Platinum Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cluster ring in platinum structure mounted with a pearl and a folding fan of diamonds and sapphires
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Australian and Tahiti Pearls Diamonds White Gold Contrariè Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in contrariè in 18 kt white gold, is represented by two pearls, one white and one
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Black Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Jade Pearls Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cocktail ring in 14k white gold mounted with diamonds, pearls and jade leaf. Diamonds 0.20 kt
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
conditions. Diamonds 0.02 ct Tsavorite 0.26 ct Pearl 2.10 gr Total Weight 13.50 gr RF *GFRI Italian Size 14
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Tsavorite, Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Deco Ring with Diamonds & Pearl
Located in Milano, MI
Unusual Deco period ring set in gold and platinum with rose cut and old cut diamonds and pearl
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl, Turquoise, Diamonds, Platinum Retrò Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring in platinum structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Platinum

1.72 Carat Diamond and Silver Grey Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A Silver gray Tahitian pearl and white diamonds ring from FERRUCCI Entirely made in 18k white gold
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.72 carat Diamond and Silver Grey Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A Silver gray Tahitian pearl and white diamonds ring from FERRUCCI Entirely made in 18k white gold
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

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Black Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Pearl and Diamond Daisies Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18 karat gold band, pearls and brilliant diamond daisies, Italy 1850s Ring size
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Central Pearl and Diamond Accents
Located in Bergamo, BG
A bold and elegant 18k yellow gold ring featuring a luminous central pearl, framed by two delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Band Ring with Pearl and Diamond Pavé
Located in Bergamo, BG
: 18K white gold Central pearl Pavé of brilliant-cut diamonds, 0.95 carats Weight: 9.3 grams US ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring with Clover Motif
Located in Bergamo, BG
An exquisite 18K white gold ring featuring a luminous central white pearl, accentuated by a band
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Pearl And Diamond Rings Italian For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl and diamond rings italian for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. If you’re looking for a pearl and diamond rings italian from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A pearl and diamond rings italian from Falcinelli Italy, FERRUCCI and New Italian Art — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any pearl and diamond rings italian from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our pearl and diamond rings italian for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pearl And Diamond Rings Italian?

On average, a pearl and diamond rings italian at 1stDibs sells for $3,250, while they’re typically $1,152 on the low end and $18,000 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.