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Pink Sapphire and Rose Quartz Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18KT GOLD, PINK SAPPHIRE AND ROSE QUARTZ RING Rose Quarts approx. 21.28 carats, Pink Sapphires
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20th Century Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Pink Sapphire

Carol Felley Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Ring Size 10 #17184
By Carol Felley
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Carol Felley Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Ring Size 10 This stunning rose quartz cabochon (29.72 mm
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20th Century Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Silver and Rose Quartz Ring from Hansen, Sweden, 1966
Located in Stockholm, SE
rose quartz stone.
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1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Silver

Vintage Silver and Rose Quartz Ring by Swedish master Carl Forsberg Year 1973
Located in Stockholm, SE
This silver ring features a very large, teardrop-shaped, cabochon-cut rose quartz stone. The stone
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1970s Swedish Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Silver

Rose Gold Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Rose Gold Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring. The ring features a 17.05mm faceted prong-set smoky
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Large Champagne Quartz Cocktail Ring 14k Rose Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Retro Large Champagne Quartz Cocktail Ring 14k Rose Gold. Incredibly shining champagne quartz in a
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1950s Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Roberto Coin Rutilated Quartz and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautifully fun Roberto Coin cocktail ring! The cabochon quartz displays golden colored rutile
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

3.00ct Sugarloaf Purple Quartz & Diamond Vintage Ring in 9K Rose Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fabulously designed as a cocktail ring this vintage ring is set with a Natural Sugarloaf Quartz
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1970s Australian Retro Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold

Le Vian Smoky Quartz & Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Rose Gold Cushion 1.20ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
gold, this designer ring showcases a sumptuous smoky quartz solitaire framed by an effervescent halo of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold

Modern 16.78 Carat Rose Quartz Butterfly Diamond Pinky Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Modern 16.78 Carat Rose & Diamonds Quartz Butterfly Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold. The ring features
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1980s Brazilian Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Vintage Neils Erik From Sterling Silver & Rose Quartz Bullet Cabochon Ring
By Neils Eric From
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a tall rose quartz bullet cabochon on a square head. Simply a wonderful Modernist ring from one
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Vintage 7.00 Carat Cabochon Rose Quartz and Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Rose Quartz and Diamond Gold Halo Ring. Centering a
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Rose Quartz Cabochon 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped rose quartz cabochon measuring 16.5 x 26.5 mm Translucent very light
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1950s Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

6 Carat Green Quartz Ring 14 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Deco - Retro 6 Carat Emerald Cut Green Quartz Ring in a 14 Karat Rose Gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bernard Instone Attributed c.1940 Silver and Rose Quartz Vintage Arts and Crafts
By Bernard Instone
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
stamped 'SILVER' on the inside of the band. The ring features an oval, bezel set, Rose Quartz cabochon
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1940s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Silver

Vintage Retro 18k Tri Gold Smoky Quartz & 0.60ct Diamond Huge Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Smoky Quartz - Rectangular Cut - Prong Set - Nice Smoky Brown
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1950s Retro Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Jewelry Box Neoclassical
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
. Dimensions: 2" Height x 2.25" Diameter Pearl cocktail ring and rose quartz bowl shown available separately
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

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Porcelain

Gavello Rose Gold Candy Pink Quartz Contemporary Cocktail Ring
By Gavello
Located in Milan, IT
Timeless contemporary sculptured cocktail ring in 18k rose gold. The ring features a slim
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sterling Silver & Rose Quartz Handmade in Denmark Ring size 7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver and Rose Quartz Tower Ring Marked “Handmade Denmark 925” From an unknown artist
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Late 20th Century Danish Modernist Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Boris LeBeau 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Rose Quartz Modernist Statement Ring
By Boris Lebeau
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Boris LeBeau rose quartz modernist statement ring in 18-karat white and yellow gold. Polished
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Signed LeVian 14kt Rose Gold 3.00ctw Amethyst .75 Carat of Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Signed LeVian 14kt Rose Gold featuring three triangularly placed 1 carat amethysts in the ring
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20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

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Amethyst, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose ...

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Rose Quartz Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Rose Quartz Ring Size 7- This lovely ring features one oval
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20th Century Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Rose Quartz Ring with 2 Diamonds in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Pomellato rose quartz ring with 2 diamonds in 18k rose gold. Size 6.5 This Pomellato ring is
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20th Century Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

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Rose Gold

Gold Rose Quartz Ring
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning vintage gold ring with a faceted rose quartz and edge detail. Stamped 18k. Material: 18k
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20th Century Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Round Rose Quartz Ring
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning vintage silver ring with oversized round rose quartz cabochon. Stamped Denmark, sterling
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20th Century Modernist Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Gold Rose Quartz Ring
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning vintage gold ring with oversized polished rose quartz cabochon. Material: 18k gold, rose
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20th Century Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold

Georg Jensen Rose Quartz Ring
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen sterling silver rose quartz set ring, Denmark, post 1945 marks, model number 3, Three
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20th Century Danish Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Large, Bold Gold, Onyx Rose Quartz Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa; 1980s 18k yellow Gold Ring set with Onyx and a Sugar Loaf Rose Quartz. Large and Bold with
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1980s Unknown Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold

Silver and Rose Quartz Ring by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, 1970s
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oversized silver ring by Elis Kauppi, with a large, oblong rose quartz stone. Very cool, futuristic
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Silver

Rose quartz faceted ring w/ 1.00ct in surrounding diamonds in white & rose gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Assymetric contemporary faceted rose quartz ring surrounded with over 1 carat round brilliant cut
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20th Century Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold

1960s 5.40 Carats Pink Quartz 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
- Work of the 1960s. Our opinion : a pretty and feminine antique rose quartz ring. Specialized in
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1960s French Retro Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Large Rose Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
mounted cabochon cut rose quartz measures 24mm x 18mm (estimated at 35 carats). The rose quartz is in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Quartz Citrine Diamond Rose Gold Ring c1940
Located in Firenze, IT
Disigned as a stylized butterfly with quartz citrine wings and old cut diamond body Size 7
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, White Gold

Isabelle Langlois Ring Rose Quartz Peridot Tourmaline 18k Rose Gold Sz 6.25
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pre-owned Isabelle Langlois cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat rose gold. Center set
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

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Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Ros...

Cartier Inde Mysterieuse Pink Quartz Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond & Pink Quartz "Inde Mysterieuse" Ring by Cartier. A collection from
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20th Century French Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Cartier Les Delices de Goa Quartz Onyx Rose Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
-catching effect, this fabulous 18K rose gold ring from Cartier also boasts scintillating diamonds weighing
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

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White Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pomellato Nudo Lemon Quartz Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
By Pomellato
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre owned Pomellato Nudo ring, crafted in 18 karat rose gold. Faceted lemon
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Citrine Quartz, Diamond and Rose Gold Ring, VS1/VS2, Color G
Located in London, GB
Diamonds, citrine quartz, silver and rose gold (14k) ring. The upper part of the ring is made out
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Late 20th Century Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

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Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Pomellato Luna ring in rose gold w/ cabochon rose quartz and pink tourmaline
Located in Surfside, FL
Pomellato Luna ring in 18k rose gold with cabochon rose quartz and six side pink tourmaline stones
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20th Century Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Rose Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires, Peridots, Lemon Quartz, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful cluster ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Circa 1970s 9 Carat Rose Gold Yellow Brown Smoky Quartz Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 9 carat rose gold, this opulent vintage ring features a narrow band reaching up into a
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

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Quartz, Rose Gold, Gold, 9k Gold

Rose Quartz and Peridot Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon 20.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
gold and having a sculptural feel, this ring showcases a luminous rose quartz cabochon solitaire
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

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Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cabochon 77.40 Carat Rose Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Wave Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cabochon 77.40 Carat Rose Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Wave Ring. Featuring one
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1980s Unknown Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Smokey Quartz Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s 14k rose gold ring with smoky faceted top Quartz surrounded by a halo of full cut white
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1980s Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Quartz and Diamond Butterfly Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Quartz and Diamond Butterfly Ring Size 9 This lovely ring
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20th Century Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

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Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

White Quartz, Diamond & Blue Transparent Enamel 18K Rose Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Rose Gold, White Quartz, Diamond & Blue Enamel Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Modernist Quartz Gold Lattice Design Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking 14K Rose Gold Modernist Dimensional Lattice Design 14k Gold Ring set with two Oval Quartz
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1960s Modernist Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

35 Carat Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Large Oval Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage estimated 35ct smoky quartz cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 45 Carat Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage smoky quartz cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18 karat rose
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow and Red Gold Ring, Set with One Natural Quartz, Carnelian, circa 1950
Located in Heerlen, NL
One 14K. Yellow and Rose Gold Ring stamped 585 Set with one Natural Quartz, Carnelian in Cabuchon
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Carnelian, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Gold in Quartz Ring Crescent Moon Star 14k Celestial Jewelry 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the Gold in Quartz ring is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Prasiolite Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Parentesi Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering faceted round prasiolite quartz measuring approximately 20.0 mm round, transparent and a
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Boucheron Honu Diamond, Quartz and Emerald Rose Gold Turtle Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
The Boucheron "Honu" ring is crafted from 18K rose gold and weighs 21.8 grams, boasting band
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20th Century Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chimento Smokey Quartz and Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Chimento
Located in Derby, NY
Bold. Stunning. Classic. This Italian Designer, Chimento, smokey quartz ring is a stunner. With a
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Rose and White Gold Quartz Stones Old Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Original Rose and White Gold quartz Stones Old Ring. Gold 7,8 gr quartz Stones Size 54 US Size 6 3
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Rose Gold, White Gold

Circa 1960s, 14 Carat Rose Gold Cabochon Cut Rutilated Quartz Mens Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 14 carat rose gold, this one-of-a-kind vintage dome ring features intricately pierced
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Burle Marx Modernist Rose Quartz 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Burle Marx
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Modernist Rose Quartz 18k Gold Ring. Signed Burle Marx, 18k. Circa 1970. Size 9 1/4 and can be resized
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1970s Brazilian Modernist Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 15 carat Smoky Quartz and 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Stunning Fifteen Carat Smoky Quartz featuring a Bold Emerald Shape. The stone is set in a four
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Carlo Viani Mother of Pearl, Smoky Quartz & Topaz Ring Rose Gold 14k Oval .90ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
.) Brand: Carlo Viani Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Genuine Mother of Pearl Cut: Oval
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, Rose Gold

1960s Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver and 18 Karat Gold-Plated Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1960s Rose Quartz Cocktail Ring - Sterling Silver, 18k Gold Plate, Rose Quartz, Simulated Sapphires
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Rose Quartz Ring

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

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Vintage Rose Quartz Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage rose quartz ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage rose quartz ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage rose quartz ring over the years, but those made by Hermès, Carla Amorim and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a vintage rose quartz ring featuring quartz from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and ball cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a vintage rose quartz ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Rose Quartz Ring?

On average, a vintage rose quartz ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,587, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $3,562 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.