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Stunning 18k Yellow Gold 3 Stone Ring 0.75 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 3 stone ring made from 18k yellow gold with 0.75 total carat of pear shape diamonds. This
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marvelous 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings W/ 1.39 Ct Natural Diamonds Gia Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
has 0.58 carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold
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2010s Israeli Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lavender Jade Diamond Necklace Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 18" Chain Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
with an estimated 0.03 carats of diamonds (estimated at H-I color and SI1-2 clarity). The jade is in
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Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Heart-Shaped Colored Sapphire Necklace, 3.20 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Three heart-shaped fancy colored sapphires weighing a combined 3.20 carats are beautifully set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...

3.41 Carat Natural Vivid Pink Sapphire Diamond Bracelet 14kt G/Vs Bezel Smooth
Located in New York, NY
Bezel, Smooth Fancy Pinks. 1.93ct. Natural Pink Sapphires & 1.48ct Diamonds bracelet. Full
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2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Pave Ring w/ 2.82ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Dome Vintage Ring w/ 2.40ct Natural Jade and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
comes with a fancy jewelry box. 1 jade main stone of 2 carat cut: oval sku: SR-YG-182620 20 diamonds
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2010s Singaporean Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Pave Ring w/ 1.49ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.8 carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with
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2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Rose Gold 1.92 Carat Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
total of 1.92 carats of diamonds – the center, light fancy yellow diamond features VS2 clarity and
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Classic Australian Opal Lapis with Diamond Accents 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cab Australian Opal 1 pcs (0.49) carat, Fancy
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.03ct Yellow Diamond Emerald Cut Solitaire Ring 14k White Gold Sz 7 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 1.03ct Cut - Emerald Color - Fancy Intense
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold 3 Stone Ring with 1.05 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 14k Yellow Gold Ring 1.02 Ct Natural Pearl and Diamonds Ngi Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
carat sku: SR-YG-161792 / 161792 Online verification NGI 16818655 Side Stones: 2 diamond side stones
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Yellow Gold Patina Silver Elements Cuff Bracelet, Todd Reed
By Todd Reed
Located in Dallas, TX
inlaid with 0.69 total carats of round brilliant-cut white diamonds. Stamped 750 + 925 + 2/5 (edition
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Pink Blue Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Bird Cluster Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
crest is elaborated with 53 genuine pave set round fancy natural diamonds approx. 0.50 carats, and G-H
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic 18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ 1.52 ct Natural Sapphire and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
. It comes with an IGI certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 2 yellow sapphires main stone of 1.4 carat
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Ring with 2.39 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning art deco style ring made from 18k yellow gold with 2.39 total carat of cushion shape
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold 3 Stone Ring with 2.65 Ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
. It comes with an AIG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 Diamond main stone of 1.51 carat cut
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Stone Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
corners. Set with two fancy intense natural yellow trapezoid diamonds. So bright a canary yellow they
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold 3 Stone Ring with 0.71 Ct Natural Diamonds Igi Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A stunning three-stone ring with a dazzling 0.41 carat round brilliant natural diamond in G SI2
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glorious 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring w/ 2.20 Ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.7 carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow with a
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold GIA Burma No Heat Cabochon Ruby w/ Diamond Scalloped Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent pair of natural ruby and diamond statement earrings was crafted from solid 18k
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Vintage 1980s More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Milan Polka Dots Ring 18kt Yellow Gold 18.54ctw Diamonds Black Jade
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
, 1.04 carats, E/F color, VS-2 clarity. Black Jade: Mount in the center, with 1 fancy bombe cabochon cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Paris GAIA Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold Chrysoprase, Diamonds, Rubies Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
ruby with a combined estimate weight of about 0.12 carats. Diamonds: Mount in flush pave settings
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Captivating Pair of Earrings with 0.38 carat Pear shape natural diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
10J2182523). 2 Diamond main stone of 0.38 carat cut: Pear shape color: Light Yellow To Natural Fancy clarity
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2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Elegant Pair of Earrings with 0.5 carat Pear Shape Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
color of near colorless to natural fancy light yellow and clarity of VS1-VS2. All diamonds are certified
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Oval Cut 4.94 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features a oval cut 4.29 carat pink tourmaline, assented with 2 fancy cut diamonds on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Modernist Fluted Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with 20.28 Cts in Diamonds Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
with a pair of fancy fluted cabochon cut of natural black onyxes of about 18.5 carats. Embellished in
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

7.13 Carat Radiant Cut VVS2 GIA Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Accented with (2) white trapezoid cut diamonds on each side (1.41 carat total weight). Fancy yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Purple Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
6 marquise diamonds 0.86ct center: 1 oval purple diamond 1.08ct 2 diamonds total 0.30ct 72 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond

Certified Yellow Diamond and Emerald Halo Cushion Shaped Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
In this superb and stunning bright and shining round cut fancy yellow color, SI2 clarity diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ivan Co Retro Modernist Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Tiger Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
settings, that are holding very fine round brilliant cut diamonds, with a combined weight of 0.80 carats, F
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Captivating 1.01 Carat Pear Brilliant-cut Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Natural Fancy Yellow To Natural Fancy Intense Brownish Yellow clarity: I1 - I2 cut grade: G 2 diamond
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 12.02 Carat Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: 12.02 Fancy Yellow Internally Flawless Diamond Engagement Ring Main Diamond Details: GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fred Paris Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold 2.0 Ctw Burmese Rubies Diamonds
By Fred Paris
Located in Miami, FL
round brilliant cuts diamonds with a total weight of 0.90 carats, F color, VS-2 clarity. This pair have
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Modernist Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With 14.64 Ctw in Diamonds And Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, 2.04 carats, white colorless F color, VS-1 clarity. Onyx: Mount at the sides, with 2 fancy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Multi-Color Sapphire Bracelet, 48.45 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
bejeweled rings, accented with 3.32 carats of diamonds. Set in 18K rose gold and palladium. 7 1/2" length x
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Palladium

Mahenge Spinel Padparadscha Sapphire Yellow Gold Pave Pendant
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Pendant: 18K Yellow gold: 6.5 g. 4 X Fancy Shape Mahenge Spinel: 0.77 ct. 2 X Padparadscha Sapphire : 0.19
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Go...

Platinum 1.00 Carat GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond Ring with Baguette
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
jewelry serving clients around the world. Specializing in GIA certified diamonds & fancy shaped diamonds
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA Certified 1.43 Carat Hexagonal Step Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carat hexagonal Step Cut Diamond, GIA certified to be Natural Fancy Brownish Yellow color/VS1 clarity
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Beautiful 18K White Gold Halo Pendant with 0.45 Carat Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.13 ct. cut: heart color: natural fancy light yellow clarity: VVS2 cut grade: EX -2 diamond main
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2010s Singaporean Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Three Stone Ring with 1.11 Carat Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
An elegant three-stone ring with a dazzling 0.75 carat cushion modified natural diamond. It has
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2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 18 kt. White Gold Earrings with 1.78 carat Natural Diamonds - AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
with an AIG certificate and a nice jewelry box. 2 diamonds main stones of 0.35 carat cut: pear
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2010s Israeli Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Raymond Yard Colored Diamond Flower Basket Earrings
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New Orleans, LA
the dazzling hues of natural fancy colored diamonds. The diamonds display vivid shades of yellow and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Platinum

18k White Gold Three Stone Ring with 1.24 Carat Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 0.83 carat cut: oval color: Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cognac Brown White Diamond Gold Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Swirl design 14k yellow gold cocktail ring with Cognac brown and white diamonds. 42 fancy Cognac
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

ISSAC NUSSBAUM NEW YORK 12ct intense yellow diamond ring
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring . A very rare and special Natural colored diamond ring
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2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Dazzling 18k Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with 1.15 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
fancy jewelry box. 2 diamond main stone of 1.15 total carat cut: Cushion color: I clarity: VS1 cut
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Elegant 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring w/ 2.60 carat Natural Diamonds GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
quality polish. It comes with AIG certificate and a fancy jewelry box. 1 diamond main stone of 1.6 carat
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 19.95 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Fox Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
& Diamonds: Radiated Yellow & Colorless Diamonds 0.94 Carats Total 2 Tsavorite Garnet eyes 0.06 Carats Total
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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

Natural Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
colorless white diamonds totaling 13.88 carats. Set in 18K yellow gold and platinum. 17" length 2 1/4" drop
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

Bvlgari Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold, diamond and sapphire ring by Bvlgari from the Sapphire Flower
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fused Platinum and 18k Gold Three-Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
and 1 round fancy yellow diamond with a total estimated weight of 1.00 carat, gross weight 9.1 grams
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

PAUL BINDER 1970 Swiss Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis Aquamarine
By Paul Binder
Located in Miami, FL
: Mount in inlaid channel settings, with 2 fancy cabochons cuts carved from natural Afghani blue lapis
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Chopard "La Strada" Diamond Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Litchfield, CT
house of Chopard are set with 3.66 carats of superb white diamonds (F color, VS clarity). Handmade to
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1990s Swiss Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 14k Yellow Gold Pair of Stud Earrings w/ 1.46 ct Natural Sapphire and Di
Located in רמת גן, IL
quality polish. It comes with a fancy jewelry box. Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: 2 pcs Sapphire Main
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2010s Israeli Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

GIA 17.23ct Deep Blue Violet Cushion Tanzanite Peridot and Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in New York, NY
AN EXQUISITE CUSHION TANZANITE HALFMOON PERIDOT & FANSY YELLOW DIAMONDS THREE STONE GOLD RING. A
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Fancy Yellow Diamond 2 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact fancy yellow diamond 2 carat you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a fancy yellow diamond 2 carat from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A fancy yellow diamond 2 carat from SCARSELLI, J. Birnbach and Antinori Fine Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A cushion cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also radiant cut and round cut versions for sale. Most of our fancy yellow diamond 2 carat for sale are for women, but there are 587 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Fancy Yellow Diamond 2 Carat?

Prices for a fancy yellow diamond 2 carat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $210 and can go as high as $3,600,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $22,236.

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.