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18k Yellow Gold Petite GIA French Pave Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
Yellow Gold Setting Type: French Pave Shank Height: 1.2 Shank Height: 1.3 Material: NATURAL DIAMOND
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Petite GIA French Pave Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
Yellow Gold Setting Type: French Pave Shank Height: 1.2 Shank Height: 1.3 Material: NATURAL DIAMOND
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Eternity Milgrain Organic Design Diamond Ring 2/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate and unique eternity band features sixteen round melee diamonds set in alternating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Medium Blue Vitreous Enamel Ring Floral Motif 18k Yellow Gold 5 Diamonds 0.03 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
/102 Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: Medium blue Diamonds: 5 diamonds total 0.03 ct, G VS
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2010s German Contemporary Dome Rings

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Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Round Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry Enamel 5 Diamonds 0.03 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
enamel, 5 diamonds, total 0.03 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, diameter app. 21.0 mm About the creator Victor
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, TAURUS
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, Pisces
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, Scorpio
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, Virgo
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, Libra
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, Pisces
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, Capricorn
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, Sagitarius
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, CANCER
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

HARAKH 2 1/5 CT Colorless Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Sun-shine Sunlight Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
18KT yellow gold. Total diamond weight is 2 1/5 ctw. All our diamonds are graded as F Color and VS2
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2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

12Ct Carved Emerald 5 Ct Rose Diamond Dangling Post Earrings 22 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
12Ct Carved Emerald & 5 Ct Rose Diamond Dangling Post Earrings 22 Kt Yellow Gold Discover elegance
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2010s Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

HARAKH 5/8 CT Colorless Diamond Sunlight Pendant Necklace in 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
are set in 18kt gold. The total diamond weight is 5/8 carat. All our diamonds are graded as F color
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, Pisces
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, Gemini
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, Aries
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pendant Garnet Tsavorite Diamonds red green Combination soo nice 5 ct 0.31 ct
Located in Viena, Viena
red-violet, great brilliance, 16 full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.31 ct, TW(G) (fine
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.14 CT Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 5
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Band Width: 1.7 mm Size: 5 Metal:18K Yellow Gold
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

HARAKH GIA Certified 5/8 CT Colorless Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Mandala Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. With a total diamond weight of 5/8 carat, this masterpiece radiates timeless elegance and
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2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Petite Marquise Round Organic Design Diamond Ring 2/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Metal Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

HARAKH 1/5 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Ghunghroo Pendant Necklace
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are graded as F color and VS2 clarity. The total diamond weight of the necklace is 1/5 CT and this
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Two-Tone Gold 1/5 Ct Diamond with Yellow Citrine Black Onyx Dangle Earring
Located in New York, NY
between these gems in each earring is a round white diamond in a prong setting, together totaling 1/5 cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Citrine, Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Setting Type
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold

HARAKH 5/8 CT Colorless Diamond Sunlight 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
features a harmonious blend of round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 5/8 carat. Diamonds are graded F in
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Side 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage natural 5 carat Colombian Emerald and 6-stone round cut diamond cluster side stone ring in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.26 CT Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Wedding 3/4 Band Ring Size 5
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Band Width: 1.6 mm Size: 5 Metal:14K Yellow Gold
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2010s American Band Rings

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14k Gold

GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a stunning 5 ct Cushion Modified diamond that exudes a captivating
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond

HARAKH 2 5/8 CT Colorless Diamond Multi Tourmaline 18K Gold Sunlight Bracelet
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
exquisitely handcrafted in 18KT yellow gold, adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2 5/8 CTW and
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2010s Indian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

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

HARAKH GIA Certified 5/8 Ct Colorless Diamond 18KT Gold Mandala Huggies Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
set in 18KT gold. The total diamond weight is 5/8 carat. All our diamonds are graded as F color and
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2010s Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Gemini Zodiac Pendant - 18 K Gold - 135 Diamonds total 1 CT - 5 Chrysoprase
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Gemini zodiac sign pendant 18ct yellow gold, 1.00 CT g vs diamonds, 3 cabochons and 2 square
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond Twist Band 0.20 Carat 1/5 Ct Round Diamond Braided Wedding Band 14k Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Diamond & rope twist band! This fashion diamond band is a clean design with a row of round
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

HARAKH 1 5/8 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Brilliant and Rose Cut Bracelet
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
crafted in 18KT white and yellow gold. The diamonds are graded as F color and VS2 clarity. The total
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2010s Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets

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

Yellow Diamond Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Pave Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "5 Fancy Diamonds 0.14 CT 6 Yellow Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Gold Modern Ring Rare White and Yellow Diamonds in a Cushion
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Weight: 2.69 g Main Stones: 5 Yellow Diamonds, 0.380 CT Secondary Stones: 38 White Diamonds, 0.170 CT
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA certified Tanzanite, Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
ct; - 5 yellow diamonds weighing 0,04 ct. Weight in 19.2K gold: 10.8 g. Unique piece. Handmade in
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...

5/8 ct. Ruby and Diamond Accent Curvilinear Migraine Shank 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
of one pear- cut ruby accented by sparkling round white diamond. The yellow gold migraine vine
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2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Topaz and Diamond Vintage Ring 5 Ct Oval Topaz, 10k Yellow Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural Topaz In Weight Of 5 Ct (Approx.) Side Stones: Round Shape Natural Diamond In Weight Of 0.30 Ct
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Mid-20th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Topaz and Diamond Vintage Ring 5 Ct Oval Topaz, 10k Yellow Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural Topaz In Weight Of 5 Ct (Approx.) Side Stones: Round Shape Natural Diamond In Weight Of 0.30 Ct
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Mid-20th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Topaz and Diamond Vintage Ring 5 Ct Oval Topaz, 10k Yellow Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural Topaz In Weight Of 5 Ct (Approx.) Side Stones: Round Shape Natural Diamond In Weight Of 0.30 Ct
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Mid-20th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5 CT Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Deland, FL
GIA Certified The mounting has 30 VS H Color 1.3mm round diamonds. The Center Stone is near 5.00 Ct
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 5 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 5 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 CT Natural Sapphire Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

5 Carat GIA Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond 950 Platinum Ring
Located in Tarzana, CA
Center: 5 ct GIA Fancy Yellow VVS2 Side diamonds: 4.50 carat Radiant D VS
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

5 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia 1.2 Ct Diamonds Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 5 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia & Diamond Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Emerald is
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 12 Ct Burma Ruby and 5 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 166gm
Located in New York, NY
Natural 12 Ct Burma Ruby and 5 ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 166gm This Necklace made
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Early 2000s Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 20k Yellow Gold 5 Stone Ring with 0.16 ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 20k yellow gold with a high
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5-CT Oval Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This graceful 18 karat yellow gold ring features a stunning oval aquamarine of approximately 5.00
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

5.5 Ct Diamond Metro Women 18 Kt Yellow Gold 5-Row Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
5.5 Ct Diamond Metro Women 18 Kt Yellow Gold 5-Row Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet Streamlined and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Bangles

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18k Yellow Gold 5 Stone Ring with 0.80 Ct Natural Diamonds NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stone: 5 diamond main stone of 0.8 carat cut: round brilliant color: H clarity: VS sku: SR-YG-161741
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1/5 CT TDW Gifts for Her, LEO
Located in Great neck, NY
white Diamonds and hangs on an 14K Yellow Gold 18" Paperclip Chain that is Made in Italy. Select your
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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5 Ct Yellow Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 5 ct yellow diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 5 ct yellow diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 5 ct yellow diamond from Sarosi By Timeless Gems, LB Exclusive and Renata Bernard — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cushion cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 5 ct yellow diamond, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 5 Ct Yellow Diamond?

The price for a 5 ct yellow diamond starts at $100 and tops out at $35,499,968 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,691.

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.