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Orange Red Diamond Rings

Red Orange Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail
Red Orange Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail

Red Orange Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Red Orange Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail This estate cocktail ring is made in solid 18K White Gold (750 stamp inside of the band).

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Red / Yellow / Orange Sapphire Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Rare Red / Yellow / Orange Sapphire Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

Rare Red / Yellow / Orange Sapphire Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Orange Sapphire 2-0,46 ct Yellow Sapphire 2-0,46 ct Pearls diameter 7,0-7,5 - 1-2,62ct Red Sapphire 2-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.21ct Natural Red Orange No Heat Sapphire Diamonds Ring 18kt*
GIA Certified 1.21ct Natural Red Orange No Heat Sapphire Diamonds Ring 18kt*

GIA Certified 1.21ct Natural Red Orange No Heat Sapphire Diamonds Ring 18kt*

Located in New York, NY

Natural Red- Orange Sapphire ring. Report: 1357608514 Asscher cut: 5.99 X 5.92 X 3.69mm Transparent, Red Orange Color No Heat / No Enhancement .70ct.

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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carat Natural Blood Red Orange Spinel Diamonds Bypass Ring 14 Karat*
2.00 Carat Natural Blood Red Orange Spinel Diamonds Bypass Ring 14 Karat*

2.00 Carat Natural Blood Red Orange Spinel Diamonds Bypass Ring 14 Karat*

Located in New York, NY

1.80ct. Natural Red Spinel diamond ring 7.6 x 7mm Oval Brilliant cut Transparent / Vivid Red / Blood Orange color.

Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum Large 13.64ctw GIA Red Orange Play Opal Diamond Sides Ring
Vintage Platinum Large 13.64ctw GIA Red Orange Play Opal Diamond Sides Ring

Vintage Platinum Large 13.64ctw GIA Red Orange Play Opal Diamond Sides Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Gray Color w/ Very Nice Play of Colors with Lots of Red & Orange Colors - 22.20x15.42x6.27 mm / 13.23c...

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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Vintage Solid Gold Single Diamond Red Orange Enamel Twisted Domed Bombe Ring
Vintage Solid Gold Single Diamond Red Orange Enamel Twisted Domed Bombe Ring

Vintage Solid Gold Single Diamond Red Orange Enamel Twisted Domed Bombe Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents - Red/Orange Enamel Work Weight: 7.35 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (fitted on a finger.

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20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

2.25 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Burmese Red Spinel Ring
2.25 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Burmese Red Spinel Ring

2.25 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Burmese Red Spinel Ring

By Joke Quick

Located in Antwerp, BE

The diamond is surrounded by a carefully curated selection of precious stones, including Burmese poppy red spinels, rubies, and white diamonds.

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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold

18K Gold Ring with 11.65 carat Red-Orange Garnet, Yellow Sapphire & Diamonds
18K Gold Ring with 11.65 carat Red-Orange Garnet, Yellow Sapphire & Diamonds

18K Gold Ring with 11.65 carat Red-Orange Garnet, Yellow Sapphire & Diamonds

By Soley Gems

Located in Westport, CT

Solana is named for the sun—and this ring knows how to shine. A vivid red-orange garnet blazes at the center, surrounded by golden yellow sapphires and white diamonds that echo the w...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extremely Rare No Heat GIA 5.10 Carat Red-Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring
Extremely Rare No Heat GIA 5.10 Carat Red-Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring

Extremely Rare No Heat GIA 5.10 Carat Red-Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous and unique, this oval-shaped 5.10-cts, no-heat red-orange sapphire looks like a royal jewel! Set in platinum and surrounded by 46 round brilliant-cut diamonds, it harkens ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Orange Red Coral Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
Orange Red Coral Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring

Orange Red Coral Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Simply beautiful and finely detailed cocktail ring center securely set with a 3.75 carat oval cabochon coral accented by French cut emerald and diamond. The perfect accessory for the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

18K Gold Art Deco Style Orange Red Ruby Natural Diamond Oval Halo Ring
18K Gold Art Deco Style Orange Red Ruby Natural Diamond Oval Halo Ring

18K Gold Art Deco Style Orange Red Ruby Natural Diamond Oval Halo Ring

Located in SYDNEY, AU

This strikingly beautiful and bold cocktail ring showcases a stunning 2.35ct oval faceted natural ruby, with an extraordinary orangy-red to blood orange hue, bezel set at its centre.

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.39 Carat Orange Red Spinel Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
GIA 1.39 Carat Orange Red Spinel Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring

GIA 1.39 Carat Orange Red Spinel Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring

By Dana

Located in Stamford, CT

1970's designer Dana bright red Spinel and diamond 14k white gold three-stone engagement ring. Set with a GIA certified cushion cut natural, no heat, orangey red Spinel. Mounted in a...

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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Orange Citrine Diamond & Red Ruby Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
Orange Citrine Diamond & Red Ruby Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring

Orange Citrine Diamond & Red Ruby Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

An enchanting gemstone meets a classic mounting in this distinctively gorgeous Art Deco style jewel. The round honey-colored citrine is framed by round diamonds. The shoulders featur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Red Ruby Orange Yellow Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Red Ruby Orange Yellow Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Red Ruby Orange Yellow Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

Multi Color Sunset Fire Eternity Patterns Ring Red Ruby Orange Yellow Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Jewels inspired by the colourful Art Deco movement.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...

Orange Red Coral Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Black Enamel Ring
Orange Red Coral Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Black Enamel Ring

Orange Red Coral Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Black Enamel Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Showcase your unique style with this stunning cocktail ring. Centered with an amazing 18.68 carat (approx.) Momo coral in claw setting, the ring is decorated with French cut emeralds...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Orange Red Coral & Black Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
Orange Red Coral & Black Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring

Orange Red Coral & Black Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

An strikingly dramatic, classic Art Deco colors and design artfully combine in this ultra chic dinner ring. The combination of coral, diamond, emerald and black onyx are crafted in 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Orange Red Coral Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
Orange Red Coral Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring

Orange Red Coral Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Beautiful and finely detailed white gold cocktail ring center securely set with an oval coral and surrounded by French cut black onyx and emeralds. Shimmering diamonds are set on bot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Orange Red Spinel Ring and Pendant in 18K White Gold and Diamond, multi-
Natural Orange Red Spinel Ring and Pendant in 18K White Gold and Diamond, multi-

Natural Orange Red Spinel Ring and Pendant in 18K White Gold and Diamond, multi-

Located in Kowloon, HK

This stunning beautiful red spinel is over 3 carats. Accompanied by brilliant amethysts, topaz, and diamonds, this custom-designed dual-wear ring and pendant are simply unique and on...

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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Spinel, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.55ct Natural No-Heat Orange Red Spinel and Diamond 3-Stone Vintage Ring
GIA 1.55ct Natural No-Heat Orange Red Spinel and Diamond 3-Stone Vintage Ring

GIA 1.55ct Natural No-Heat Orange Red Spinel and Diamond 3-Stone Vintage Ring

Located in New York, NY

Red SPINEL, the gem of the many royals - a Very Sparkly Alternative for the Modern Engagement ring. If you are one of the many people interested in something other than a colorless d...

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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Mediterranean Orange Red Round Big 14mm Cabochon Coral Ring in 18K Gold
Natural Mediterranean Orange Red Round Big 14mm Cabochon Coral Ring in 18K Gold

Natural Mediterranean Orange Red Round Big 14mm Cabochon Coral Ring in 18K Gold

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Retro pieces of Natural Mediterranean Coral jewellery such as this particular example are rarely encountered & highly prized by many, boasting the best quality materials & skilled ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18k 12.05ct Coral Ring with .32ct Diamonds
18k 12.05ct Coral Ring with .32ct Diamonds

18k 12.05ct Coral Ring with .32ct Diamonds

Located in Big Bend, WI

New 18K rose gold natural orange-red coral and diamond ring. The long pear shape cabochon coral weighs 12.05 carats and measures about 21mm x 8mm.

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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7, 80 Ct Orange-Red Garnet Diamond Modern Signet Cocktail Ring
7, 80 Ct Orange-Red Garnet Diamond Modern Signet Cocktail Ring

7, 80 Ct Orange-Red Garnet Diamond Modern Signet Cocktail Ring

Located in Valenza, IT

This power-evoking ring is crafted in 18kt white gold and features a splendid oval-cut garnet in red-orange hues and a white brilliant-cut diamond halo (0,22 ct).

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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish 14k 2.12 ct Vivid orange red spessartite 1.33 Ct Diamond Heart Pop Ring
Stylish 14k 2.12 ct Vivid orange red spessartite 1.33 Ct Diamond Heart Pop Ring

Stylish 14k 2.12 ct Vivid orange red spessartite 1.33 Ct Diamond Heart Pop Ring

Located in kowloon, Kowloon

Stylish 14k 2.12 ct Vivid orange red spessartite 1.33 Ct Diamond Heart Pop Ring Introducing the stunning Stylish 14k Vivid Orange Red Spessartite and Diamond Heart Pop Ring—a true e...

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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Amazing Red Agate Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Amazing Red Agate Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

Amazing Red Agate Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Dallas, TX

This ring features 13.00 carats of red agate, 0.98 carats of orange sapphires, and 0.17 carats of diamonds set in 14k rose gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Red Orange Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Natural Red Orange Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring

Natural Red Orange Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful ring of natural red orange coral set in 18k yellow gold and mounted with diamonds.

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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate 14 Carat Red Orange Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Estate 14 Carat Red Orange Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring

Estate 14 Carat Red Orange Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Unapologetically brazen and beautiful, this vintage tourmaline cocktail ring will transport you to royalty. An impressive 14.03-carat gemstone, so alive and bursting with a rich red-...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.4ct Red Orange Oregon Sunstone Diamond Trio 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
1.4ct Red Orange Oregon Sunstone Diamond Trio 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring

1.4ct Red Orange Oregon Sunstone Diamond Trio 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring

By Aurora Designer

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ 1.4ct Red Orange Oregon Sunstone with Diamond Trio 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring ♥ Solid 14k rose gold ring set with a beautiful marquise-shaped oregon sunstone ♥ Gorgeous red oran...

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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Oval Cocktail Jewelry Red Green Orange
Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Oval Cocktail Jewelry Red Green Orange

Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Oval Cocktail Jewelry Red Green Orange

Located in Torrance, CA

The opal exhibits a nice play of colors from red to green yellow, orange, purple and blue. The princess style ring adds a nice pop of color on the hand.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 5.10 Carat GIA Certified Red-Orange Sapphire Gold Ring
Cartier 5.10 Carat GIA Certified Red-Orange Sapphire Gold Ring

Cartier 5.10 Carat GIA Certified Red-Orange Sapphire Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bold and beautiful 18kt white gold Cartier Ring set with 2 diamond baguettes of 0.12 carats features a GIA 5.10 carat oval mixed cut red-orange sapphire.

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21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA 2.79 Carat Natural Vivid Red Orange Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring 18 Karat
GIA 2.79 Carat Natural Vivid Red Orange Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring 18 Karat

GIA 2.79 Carat Natural Vivid Red Orange Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring 18 Karat

Located in New York, NY

Reddish Orange & Fancy colors 2.39ct. Natural GIA Certified Reddish Orange Sapphire Ring GIA Certified Report ID: 5141446887 9.59 X 7.14 X 3.62mm Full cut oval brilliant Clean ...

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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.54 Carat Orange Red Cushion Spinel Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 1.54 Carat Orange Red Cushion Spinel Platinum Gold Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 1.54 Carat Orange Red Cushion Spinel Platinum Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Original 1.54ct cushion cut natural Spinel no heat and no enhancements in an Art Deco 1930's Platinum setting with single cut side diamonds. 1.54ct natural orangey red natural Spine...

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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Natural Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Ring

Natural Padparadscha Sapphire & Diamond Ring

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A Platinum, Padparadscha Pink-Orange-Red Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 7.08 carat NO HEAT Cushion-Cut Padparadscha Sapphire, 1.15 carats of Trillion-Cut Diamonds, Estate

Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

1.25  Carat Round Cut Spinel Diamond Ring
1.25  Carat Round Cut Spinel Diamond Ring

1.25 Carat Round Cut Spinel Diamond Ring

Located in Trumbull, CT

1.25 Carat Red-Orange Spinel & Diamond Floral Ring A vivid 1.25 carat red-orange spinel rests at the heart of a floral motif, accented by approximately 1.75 carats of sparkling d...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

CONDITION: high magnification photographs show design details, and that this orange-red color coral and diamond ring is in exceptionally good condition, all consistent with age and ...

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Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.30ct Natural Spinel Diamonds Long Cluster Ballerina Ring 18kt
12.30ct Natural Spinel Diamonds Long Cluster Ballerina Ring 18kt

12.30ct Natural Spinel Diamonds Long Cluster Ballerina Ring 18kt

Located in New York, NY

3.50ct. Natural Orange Red Spinel Diamonds ring. Spinel Heated, Natural Color.

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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stambolian 18K Gold Diamonds Color Changing Red Orange Pink Tourmaline Ring
Stambolian 18K Gold Diamonds Color Changing Red Orange Pink Tourmaline Ring

Stambolian 18K Gold Diamonds Color Changing Red Orange Pink Tourmaline Ring

By Stambolian

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Stambolian 18K Gold Diamonds Color Changing Red Orange Pink Tourmaline Ring A one-of-a-kind ring featuring a round, color-changing Tourmaline center with hints of red, orange, and p...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.64 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Vivid Red Ruby and Orange Diamond Ring
2.64 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Vivid Red Ruby and Orange Diamond Ring

2.64 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Vivid Red Ruby and Orange Diamond Ring

Located in Hong Kong, HK

2.64 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Vivid Red Ruby and Orange Diamond Ring: A superb ring, it features a rare GRS certified 2.64 carat unheated Burmese vivid red ruby cabochon...

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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tourneau 15.32 Carat Mandarin Garnet 1.45 Carat Diamond Orange and Red Sapphire
Tourneau 15.32 Carat Mandarin Garnet 1.45 Carat Diamond Orange and Red Sapphire

Tourneau 15.32 Carat Mandarin Garnet 1.45 Carat Diamond Orange and Red Sapphire

By Tourneau

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite Mandarin garnet and diamond ring! The 15.32 oval-shaped Mandarin garnet is bezel set and surrounded by 1.45 carats of diamonds, SI in clarity and G - H in color, along wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Orange Red Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of orange red diamond rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Our selection of items includes 5 vintage examples as well as 12 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of orange red diamond rings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cartier, Dana and Natkina produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for oval cut orange red diamond rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping our range of orange red diamond rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Orange Red Diamond Rings?

On average, orange red diamond rings at 1stDibs sell for $3,880, while they’re typically $785 on the low end and $35,500 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.