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Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Heart Pendant, c.1860s
Located in London, GB
set rose cut diamonds scattered over the silver setting, totalling to 0.90 carat, including the
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1860s British Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Pearl Crescent Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning crescent pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in vibrant 14k yellow gold
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1880s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Bliss Brothers 1925 Art Deco Guilloche Yellow Enamel Round Box In .925 Sterling
By Bliss
Located in Miami, FL
translucent pale yellow enamel and rose flowers. Weight: 35.90 Grams, (23.01 Dwt). Measurements: Diameter of
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Coral 18k Gold Bat Dangle Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Art Nouveau Year: 1900-1910 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Accent Diamonds: 2 Rose Cuts 0.04 carats total
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Daisy Ring in 18K Gold, Diamonds, and Rubies - Circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage Daisy Ring (circa 1900) in 18K Yellow Gold (750mm). It is set in the center with a natural
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Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.47ct Diamond Bird Brooch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
: 0.47 Stone Shape: Old Cut, Rose Cut Colour: G Clarity: VS Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, circa 1870.
Located in London, GB
9-10mm in size, further set with five cushion shape rose cut diamonds in open and closed back claw
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Gold 2.15ct Diamond Star Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Absolutely stunning Victorian Enamel Diamond Star mourning locket in 18K yellow gold, and
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver Diamond Turquoise Crescent Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning crescent pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold and
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1880s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Edwardian French Ruby Diamond and Mother Of Pearl Dress Studs
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite pair of 18ct yellow gold dress studs. The studs feature a mother of pearl
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1910s Edwardian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15kt Mixed Metals Open Hoop Earring
Located in Narberth, PA
begin with a simple earring wire atop a yellow gold spherical surmount. A rose gold design hangs below
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal

Antique 14k Tri Color Gold Unique Shape Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Green & Rose Gold Accents Weight: 14.36 Grams Width: 33.2mm (1.3") (east to
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19th Century Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond Pearl Locket Pendant Fancy Link Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and unique antique pendant necklace was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold during the
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1890s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Plique-A-Jour Enamel Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant
Located in Denver, CO
each adorned with two rose-cut diamonds (12 diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 carats). Set in 14K
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18k Diamond Enamel Star-Motif Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A phenomenal locket from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the front surface
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1880s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Australian Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A 3.0-carat luminous Australian opal with iridescent hues of blue, green, yellow, orange and pink
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Mid-19th Century Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15k Diamond and Enamel Floral Motif Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 15k yellow gold, the ring
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1880s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 0.06 Carat Diamond Petiole Leaf Brooch Pin 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 0.06 Carat Diamond Petiole Leaf Brooch Pin in 18k Yellow Gold. Absolutely stunning art
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1920s Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

FRENCH Art Nouveau 18k Gold Platinum Necklace with Diamonds and Natural Pearls
Located in Aventura, FL
yellow gold and platinum, adorned with intricate millgrain patterns that exemplify the era’s refined
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Vintage three color 9k gold Curb link bracelet
Located in NEWARK, GB
9ct yellow gold, cool white gold and warm rose gold curb links with an edgy, modern squared design
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Early 20th Century British Modern Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Bangle
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond hinge bangle from the Victorian era
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19th Century Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 1900s Room Size Persian Heriz in Yellow, Pink, Baby Blue and Green, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
through the use of organic vegetable dyes. Abrash tones of soft yellow, brilliant baby blue, rose pink
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Yellow Rose

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Wool, Cotton

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Gold, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel and Ruby Earrings
Located in London, GB
rose-cut diamonds and rubies, with black enamel, mounted in gold, on hooks, circa 1875. With French owl
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1870s English Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
in such fine condition. This example, done in Yellow, Rose and White Gold is in nearly new condition
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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold

Vintage Victorian Era Large Locket Amethyst Pearl Cross
Located in Montgomery, AL
Details Material: 10K Rose & Yellow Gold Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900 Length: 1 7/8 Inches Width: 1 1/8
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19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

FRENCH Antique 18kt gold Stick Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
exquisitely crafted in 18kt yellow gold. The pin features a detailed engraving of an Egyptian king’s face
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1880s Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Lacloche Frères Enamel and Diamond Vanity Box, French, circa 1920
By Lacloche Freres
Located in London, GB
Lacloche Frères enamel and diamond vanity box. Set to centre with sixty five round rose cut
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 14K Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Materials: 14K yellow gold, platinum, pearl, rose-cut diamonds Period: Belle Époque (circa 1890–1915
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Georgian 18K Gold Silver Diamond Blue Glass Scorpio Firmament Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
rose cut diamonds, and a panel of Bristol blue glass, set in silver, to an 18 karat rosy yellow gold
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1820s Georgian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl Diamond and Enamel Buckle Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a shield which plays host to a natural
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19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian enamel bug brooch, Engish, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Antique enamel bug brooch. Set to centre with five round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain
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1890s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Victorian Egyptian Revival Nekhbet Necklace with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Venice, CA
the goddess Nekhbet, surrounded by a lace-like halo of pearls and Rose Cut diamonds. Circa the 1880’s
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1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderfully hand made yellow gold Victorian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central
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19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 14 Karat Gold Red Garnet Openwork Cross Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
, with elaborate gold scrollwork, openwork detailing, and delicate bead accents framing the rose-cut
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Mid-19th Century European Baroque Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Lavalier Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Year: 1910s Metal: Platinum over 18k Yellow Gold Main Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.25 Cut: Antique Pear
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GEORGIAN 1800 Antique Necklace Earrings Set In 18Kt Gold With 11.84 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats with applications of black enamel and embellished with a very fine selection of
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Reversible Gold and Enamel Indian Necklace with Diamonds, Emerald, and Pearls
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A magnificent example of traditional Indian artistry, this rare reversible necklace dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. The pendant features a striking dual design: Fron...
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Late 18th Century Indian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18k Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
18k yellow gold, and features an elegant diamond encrusted design. The centerpiece of the ring
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1880s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Silver Diamond Flying Large Peacock Bird Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - 3-5ctw (approx.) (1
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Art Deco Ruby over Yellow Uranium Cut-Glass Vase by Val St Lambert VSL
By Joseph Simon, Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, by appointment only
A splendid "rose over yellow" (original catalogue description) crystal vase with a straight neck
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Uranium Glass

Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pavé Set Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Silver Top (Purity might be
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1880s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique Gold, Ruby, Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Antique 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Featuring 2 Oval Rubies Totaling Approximately
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Late 19th Century Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

French 18k solid gold stick pin - Lovers knot - Antique Victorian pearl, diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
small pearl in its centre and four little diamond chips/rose cuts. This lovers knot is very good
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1890s French Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Picture Agate Large Fob Seal Pendant Charm Victorian Gold 1 1/4 Inches
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL PICTURE AGATE FOB. THE LARGE FOB IS 10 KARAT ROSE GOLD AND DATES TO THE
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large lovely Carved Cameo Pin and Pendant. Depicting a lovely lady, set in 14K Rose, yelllow and
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1920s Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
yellow gold and features a pave rose cut diamond face that is surrounded by a border of calibrated rubies
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1920s Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Diamond and Pearl Enameled Masked Woman Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful enameled pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Made of 18kt yellow gold, this
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1880s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Diamond Pearl Enamel Butterfly and Ladybird Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, enamel and yellow gold brooch, comprising four rose cut diamonds, two
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 11.55 Citrine 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Antique Grapevine Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motif gallery Comprised of yellow gold scroll and foliate appliqués Accented by rose gold flowers with
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1920s Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Vanitas Memento Mori Skull on Diamond Gold Oversize Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
The skull is antique circa 19th Century incredibly enameled on gold. The eyes are diamond rose cut
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
These antique flower-shaped stud earrings hand carved from 22K yellow gold feature ninety-eight
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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Antique squared photo locket - antique pendant - 18 Karat solid gold medal
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 Karat rose gold Victorian Locket. This stunning rectangular locket
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18th Century Diamond Princess Pendeloque Drop Earrings Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality 18th century rose-cut diamond ‘princess style’ pendeloque pendant earrings in rose
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18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Coral Cameo Enamel Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Boy Male God Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Rose Gold and adorned with Taille d'epergne black enamel. The Coral Cameo of the boy or god is a deep
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel 18K Gold Antique Fan Dog Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, blue, red, green and yellow ion color - minimal loss Accented by rose cut diamonds along edge and at
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Platinum Blue Enamel Diamond Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian guilloche enamel, diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold brooch and pendant
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Victorian Etruscan Revival Pearl Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Antique Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as gold bead surmounts suspending tiered yellow and rose gold geometric drops Featuring
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1890s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k 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.