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French 19th Century Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow gold Tassel Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karats yellow gold. Oval in shape, the top is adorned with rose-cut diamonds in a
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

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

Briolette Black Jet and Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A briolette pendant made of faceted black jet and set with five garnet stones. The black jet is set between two gold filigree openwork caps. The gold cap on top of this pendant is em...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Garnet, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Cluster Ring Diamonds Rubis Emeralds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A stunning example of late Victorian jewelry design, this 18K yellow gold (750‰) navette-shaped
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Baroque Pearl Eagle Safety Pin, circa 1890s
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14K Yellow Gold and Baroque Pearl and Diamond Eagle Safety Pin 1890s The symbol of the
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19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Two-Tone Coral, Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
protection. The coral is framed by a halo of alternating natural pearls and glittering rose-cut diamonds
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Antique Red Rutilated Quartz Rose cut Diamond Earrings 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Victorian Antique Red Rutilated Quartz Rose cut Diamond Earrings 14K Gold This is a gorgeous
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1880s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1900s GIA 1.59ct 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
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Early 1900s Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct yellow gold Victorian brooch - Large and heavy foiled back diamond heirloom
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgium or France in the middle of the 19th century. It is set with exceptionally large rose cut diamonds
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Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dressed Enamel Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Splendid round shape brooch, it is enamelled
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

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

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and silver. This magnificent antique pendant
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow ...

Famille Rose/Verte Ewer, Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Beautiful flowers and scenary painted familie rose/verte ceramic ewer from Qing dynasty. Excavated
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17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Yellow Rose

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Ceramic

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Cabochon Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold Cabochon Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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1890s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Diamond Sequile Pendant/Brooch Yellow Gold Portuguese 1700s
Located in Lisbon, PT
accented throughout with 31 rose-cut and table-cut diamonds, the yellow gold embellished with profuse
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Enamel Diamonds Surround 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, and silver, own and swan hallmark. Magnificent and rare antique
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver

French 19th Century Coral Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Formed from a flat gold disc and chiseled
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Deco 1920 18kt Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch w/ Diamonds, Sapphires Pearls
Located in Aventura, FL
attention to detail and elegance. Made from 18kt yellow gold with a platinum top, it combines luxurious
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1920s Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

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

1920s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Shuttle Shape Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Elegant antique ring, its mounting is of shuttle shape
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1920s French Belle Époque Antique Yellow Rose

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

Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch
Located in New York, NY
stunning Pink Sapphires, and 88 sparkling Rose Cut Diamonds. The Opals are just out of this world. It is
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1925s Art deco Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Called a barrette brooch, it is
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

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

French 20th Century Mabé Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This charming antique ring is set on a small
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Yellow Rose

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

French 19th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flowering Branch Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and silver. This magnificent brooch represents
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...

French Belle Epoque Ruby Diamond Floral Pattern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique brooch of round shape, it is
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Yellow Rose

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

French 20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This fine antique necklace features a curb
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

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

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
wisdom and eternal love during this period. Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: Rose-cut diamonds
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

20th Century Belle Epoque Diamonds 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat yellow and platinum- owl and grotesque hallmarks.. Slender
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Yellow Rose

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

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Animal Lion Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin is designed as a stylized lion head with swirling grooved fur Featuring a prong set old mine cut diamond clutched in its teeth Weighing approximately 0.06 carat - eye clea...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

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

Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin. This
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1930s Blue Gems Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. This slender antique brooch
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Line Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head and owl hallmarks and and silver, crab hallmark. In
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...

Faberge Circular Enamel Diamond Set Locket 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1900.
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Faberge circular enamel diamond set locket in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1900. A rare, hand
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet
Located in Westport, CT
An original antique 14K yellow and rose gold wide link bracelet featuring a floral motif design
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Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Rose

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, weevil hallmark. Charming and thin bar brooch in gold, it forms in
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Yellow Rose

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

French 1925s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Barrette brooch, it is formed of a
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

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

Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
incredible Victorian rose cut diamond and opal ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver. This gorgeous
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1820s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace Mined Rose Cut .60ct 14K 1800 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Rose Cut Diamonds A True Work of Art  14K Yellow Gold with White Gold Settings .60 Carat Diamond
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1925s Art Deco Black Enamel Mabe Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold ring. A sublime Art Deco ring with a geometric, asymmetrical setting
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

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

Art Nouveau Portrait Roses 14k Gold Locket Pendant and 18" Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Absolutely beautiful 14K Buttery Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Locket with a lovely woman's face
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Infinity French Art Deco Cufflinks Platinum Gold rose cut diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Cufflinks from the 1930s, probably of French manufacture. Set in gold and diamonds, the typical Art Deco traits are clearly legible. In this period artists were interested in ancient...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Carat Yellow Gold Enamel Sapphire Russia St Petersburg 1908-1917 Cufflinks
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Carat Yellow Gold Enamel Sapphire St Petersburg 1908-1917 Cufflinks 14k Gold, Russian gold
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Yellow Rose

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th Century Fine Pearls Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Badge Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This authentic 19th-century ring features a crest-like
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

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

Enamel Bangle late 18 Century Sacred Midnight Blue with Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Viena, Viena
applique in the form of 2 rows of flowers with 1 old-cut diamond and rose-cut diamonds total approx. 0.60
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1890s European Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1920s Mother of Pearl Fine Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pair of cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold, weevil hallmark. A delightful pair of cufflinks, each
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

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

Edwardian 1900 Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with Natural Pearl Diamond GIA
Located in Aventura, FL
, beautifully crafted in lustrous 18kt rose gold with platinum detailing during the 1910s and featuring two
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1910s Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow...

Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Rose Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
decorated leaves with a pink rose in the center. The pendant has a baroque pearl drop. The work is a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Refined, this yellow gold brooch features an
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Yellow Rose

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

Fly Brooch c.1900 – Old Mine Rose Cut Diamonds, Burmese Rubies, Turquoise
Located in Santa Monica, CA
centered around nature, animals and insects. - 14K yellow gold body and legs & silver wings - Wings
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Emerald Cut Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand set Emerald Cut Sapphire, weighing approx. 0.60 Carat, accented either side with Rose Cut Diamonds
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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

Antique Victorian 2 Carat Diamond Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Drops Day Night
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of antique Victorian earrings (circa 1860s to 1870s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Old
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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

Victorian 1.5 Carats Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1850s victorian era 18k yellow gold ring with rose cut diamonds estimate weight 1.5 carats
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1850s Antique Yellow Rose

Rare Antique European Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cigarette Case Box
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible, rare antique cigarette presentation case made of solid 14 karat yellow gold. This
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Early 20th Century German Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late Victorian Unheated 3.50 ct Ceylon Sapphire Rose-Cut Diamond ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
approximately 3.50 carats, bezel-set in warm 9K yellow gold. Surrounding the central gem is an intricately
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

19th Century Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, and silver. Round in shape and openworked, this lovely antique
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Antique 18k Gold Silver Oval Sapphire w/ Rose Diamonds Long Open Scroll Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Greenish Blue Color - 8.4x5.4mm (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Pave Set Material
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19th Century Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

9k Yellow Gold Regimental Cufflinks - Antique Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cufflinks have been crafted in 9k yellow gold with 9k rose and white gold accents. The anterior link bears
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1880s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1925 Mabé Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. An important antique barrette
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Edwardian Platinum and Gold Bracelet with Rose Cut Diamonds and Ruby - VHK#1006
Located in Hicksville, NY
Edwardian Platinum and Gold Bracelet with Rose Cut Diamonds and Ruby - VHK#1006 Item Details: Year
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1910s Edwardian Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Lucky Star Shagreen 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and charm pendant designed as a circle of green shagreen set to the
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1890s British Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Yellow Rose For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique yellow rose you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect antique yellow rose may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique yellow rose from Fabio Ferrara, Dario Ferrara and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique yellow rose can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 882, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and old mine cut alternatives. Most of our antique yellow rose for sale are for women, but there are 504 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Yellow Rose?

The price for an antique yellow rose starts at $130 and tops out at $265,416 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,740.

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.