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Victorian Glass Intaglio 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cherubic Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
two cherubs with a floral wreath and lantern Set by wide green gold prongs in a rose gold mounting
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Coultre 1890 Miniature Pendant Watch Silver With 5.29 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
antique pendant watch crafted LeCoultre El Co. in Switzerland in solid silver with yellow accents. The
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1890s Swiss Edwardian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique Diamond and Split Pearl Star Pendant, 9k Gold, Blue Enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
the pretty twinkling rose cut diamonds, giving the star it's sparkle and it really does sparkle
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau 18k Gold Diamond Pocket Watch, Fob Watch, Escasany
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly spectacular antique Art Nouveau era, 18kt gold and Rose cut diamond pocket watch or fob
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Silver Necklace W/ Emeralds, Pearl Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
pearl given its luminescence and age of the necklace. There are 12 rose cut diamonds measuring between
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Golay and Fils Diamond Flower Maiden Brooch Swiss Enamel Art Nouveau 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular flower maiden brooch in enamel with rose cut diamonds in 18 Karat gold by
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19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Onyx Tri-Color Gold Art Deco Filigree Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Art Deco filigree octagonal onyx ring. Set in white gold with yellow and rose gold bow
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1920s Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

VERGER FRERES 1905 Edwardian Enameled Pendant Watch In Platinum Diamonds
By Verger Frères
Located in Miami, FL
solid platinum and yellow gold of 18 karat and is embellished with engine turned guilloche patterns
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

14k Gold Left Facing Amethyst Cameo Ring w/ Seed Pearl Filigree Floral Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
This rare antique art deco ring was crafted from solid 14k yellow & green gold with rose gold
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1920s Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique 18k Gold Amethyst Diamond Carved Camphor Glass Black Onyx Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k rose gold and decorated with gorgeous etched floral center piece that is then attached onto the
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1890s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

0.26ct Diamond Bezel Studs Earrings in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
" "AVAILABLE IN WHITE GOLD, YELLOW GOLD, ROSE GOLD COLOR" "THIS ITEM IS LISTED AS 18K GOLD IN THIS LISTING
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Modern Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Edwardian Carved Moonstone Ruby Diamond Enamel Silver 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with rows of bead set rose cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.21 carat total - quality consistent
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1910s Edwardian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

1850s Victorian Diamond Tri-Colored 14 Karat Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely early Bar pin 14K Gold Rose, green and yellow gold, Early C style Clasp, Mine cut Diamond
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1850s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau Russian Ring Demantoid Ruby Sapphire 56 Gold ØUS4 / 1.76gr
Located in SE
Sapphire. The band appears to be made of Yellow Gold plated with a layer of Rose Gold, partially worn at
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1910s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Ruby, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18kt Gold Solitaire Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
 18kt yellow and white gold. At the center of this beautiful piece lies a full cut diamond
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Petite Georgian Diamond 18K Gold Flower Brooch - France - Circa 1819-38
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional petite Georgian era diamond and 18K rose and yellow gold flower brooch - featuring nine
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique Early Art Deco 14k Gold .60ct Diamond Filigree Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.60 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Solid White Gold w/ Rose & Yellow Gold Accents
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1920s Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragonfly Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a highly detailed gem set dragonfly motif at the
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19th Century Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

English Early Victorian Almandine Swags Garnet 9 KT Gold Necklace Circa 1850s
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1850s English Victorian Almandine Swags Garnet Gold Necklace The most delicious berry red dream! The dominant style of the Georgian era and well carry-on into Victorian times b...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Multigem-Set Pendant/Locket, Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval-shaped locket set to the front with a rose-cut diamond, seed pearls and square-cut
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

18k Antique gold locket - French solid gold - Napoleon III pendant - Victorian
Located in Antwerp, BE
: 4,9 cm - 1,93 inch Total Weight : 8,9 gr Condition : Very Good - antique Material : 18K yellow gold
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Enamel and Diamond Brooch Circa 1900
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé enamel and diamond brooch, circa 1900. A rare, hand crafted 14ct yellow gold and silver
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold

Louis Audemars Cie Victorian Hunter Case Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
made for the German market, this 14kt rosy yellow gold self winding timepiece is etched with incredibly
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1880s Swiss Late Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Halo Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.75 /8gr
Located in SE
hallmarked /tested 18K Yellow Gold, top crown is made of Silver. The flower crown is Ø 17 mm x 6.5 mm deep
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Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond and Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat rose, white and yellow gold bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This
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1890s Unknown Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

French, 18 Karat Gold and Cabochon Emerald Hinged Bangle
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A very fine 18 karat rose and yellow gold French, hinged bangle with a cabochon emerald, dating to
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Ring Butterfly Leaf Wrap Tri-Colored Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Delicate in its design, with a wonderful butterfly and leaf motif. The Ring is hallmark is illegible however you can still see the 14K. Size is a 5 with a bit of room because its a w...
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1890s Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Faberge Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch Antique 1900 August Hollming Workmaster
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite and rare antique FABERGÉ Rose Cut Diamond, Enamel and Red Cabochon Brooch
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Cartier Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Stickpin, c. 1920
By Cartier
Located in Weston, MA
yellow gold set within a ring of diamonds. A single rose-cut diamond is set on one of the fingers to
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1920s Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique 19th Century Gold and Garnet Parure (Necklace Earrings)
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Materials: 14 karat yellow gold, natural garnets Necklace: Floral and medallion motif links, approx. length
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified .12 Carat Diamond Amethyst Pearl Art Nouveau Butterfly Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1910 Art Nouveau butterfly brooch. 18k yellow gold with silver tops set with 12 rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

0.44 Ct Diamond Eternity Ring Band in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
, YELLOW GOLD, ROSE GOLD COLOR" "THIS ITEM IS LISTED AS 18K GOLD IN THIS LISTING, PLEASE WRITE A NOTE TO
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Modern Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond and Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite Victorian ring handcrafted in the late nineteenth century in 14kt yellow and rose
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring 2 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver US 6.5/ 10 gr
Located in SE
Russian. No hallmarks, ca. late 19th - early 20th cent. Gold parts tested solid 14K Rose toned Yellow Gold
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

0.19 Ct Diamond Crescent Moon Ring in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
" "AVAILABLE IN WHITE GOLD, YELLOW GOLD, ROSE GOLD COLOR" "THIS ITEM IS LISTED AS 14K GOLD IN THIS LISTING
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Modern Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

French Art Nouveau Fine Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
set with rose cut diamonds. The necklace features a yellow gold Iris motif set with a fine flat pearl
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique Ring 0.25ct. Diamond Enamels solid 18K Gold Silver Ø4.25US/1.25 gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring, likely Swedish, ca. late XIX - early XX century. Solid 18K Yellow Gold band
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1890s Swedish Belle Époque Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) yellow gold and silver, marquise shaped blue enamel and approximately 1.30 carats rose cut diamonds. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Romantic Enamel Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
At the centre of this romantic brooch in 18 karat rose gold is a wonderfully composed scene painted
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1900 Enameled White Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
-1910. This brooch has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Calderoni Italy 1900 Art Nouveau Liberty Bracelet 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds
By Calderoni
Located in Miami, FL
bracelet has been exceptionally crafted in solid yellow and greenish gold of 18 karats with accents in
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1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

French Napoleon III Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This gorgeous ‘Duchess’ antique ring is claw set with 2 rubies
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Egyptian Revival 1880 Round Enameled Queen Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
shape, in the Etruscan-Egyptian revival style. The brooch has been carefully crafted in solid yellow
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1870s Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Floral Heart Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Accented by rose cut diamonds and featuring three 2.0 mm pearls. White in body color with very good luster
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1910s Edwardian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Plique-A-Jour Enamel 18 Karat Gold Gibson Girl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rendered with tousled tresses accented by rose cut diamonds With a radiated background design glossed with
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique Garnet and 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 19th century garnet brooch is set in a 14 karat gold frame. The oval-shaped brooch is created with a large faceted garnet stone and the border of the frame is engraved w...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Pipe Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a smoking pipe accented throughout by rose cut diamonds Featuring a 4.0 mm round opal
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1880s Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Rebasco Ring, a Zorab Creation
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
diamonds and 0.38 carts of white diamonds set in the warm hues of 18-karat yellow and rose gold. This
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Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Antique Georgian Diamond Solitaire Ring, White and Black Enamel, 18th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
rose cut diamond set into a closed back setting with a silver front, the diamond has an approx 0.40ct
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18th Century British Rococo Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau 18k Diamond Pearl Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau 18k Yellow Gold Weight 18.3g Rose Cut/Old Cut Diamond Approx. 1.5ct Pearl Brooch
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Lion Bracelet Old Mine Diamond Ruby Gold Cat Panther Leopard Tiger
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Victorian lion, panther, leopard or tiger cat Diamond and Ruby Bracelet with three lion heads. The lions are each set with an Old Mine Cut Diamond in t...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 14kt/Sterling Diamond, Opal, Emerald, + Ruby Fly Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous fly pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold and topped
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Birmingham England 1919 Belt Ring 9 Karat Engraved Flowers
Located in Berkeley, CA
Made in 1919 this 9K gold ring is in impeccable shape and has a rosy color to the Gold. An antique belt ring that has exquisite detail with engraved flowers and leaves. Made in Birmi...
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1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and elegant Victorian 15k rose and yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet, late 19th
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Hampden Watch Company Multi Colored Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in Mayfair, London, London
with red, green, yellow and white gold attachments of a Stag, floral garlands, flowers and a Shield as
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Late 19th Century American Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Humming Bird Pin
Located in Banbury, GB
old rose-cut diamonds. All the gems glistening and glimmering in the light. Working together. This
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

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

Rare Egyptian Revival Pharoah Brooch Lapis Diamond Ruby Pearl Enamel Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Pharoah, adorned with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds, Ruby, and Pearls and set in 14 Karat Bi-color Gold
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Yellow Rose

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel, 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.