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Antique Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and can be resized Gram weight: 4.43 This exquisite antique filigree ring from the 1890s features a
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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

Diamond Gold Filigree Ring Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds set in 14k yellow gold. The band is designed with filigree and has millgrain finishing around the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14YW Diamond Edwardian Filigree Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique Edwardian 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond filigree ring. This ring features a
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Vintage 1930s Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Filigree Ring, 10K Yellow White Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
This vintage diamond filigree ring is a stunning piece crafted from 10k yellow and white gold. The
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Diamond Filigree Halo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Displaying a prominent four
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1990s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Two-Color Gold Filigree Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow and white gold. This wide diamond ring features white gold filigree set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Band Rings

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

Diamond Scroll Band, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.75, Filigree Diamond Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Lovely diamond filigree scroll band, crafted in 14K yellow gold. This exquisite band features
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Early 2000s Band Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Two Color Gold Filigree Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow and white gold. This wide diamond ring features white gold filigree set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Band Rings

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

Diamond Two-Color Gold Filigree Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow and white gold. This wide diamond ring features white gold filigree set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Band Rings

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

Diamond Gold Filigree Large Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow and white golds. This wide diamond ring features white gold filigree set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Band Rings

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

1.00 Carat Diamond Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This filigree ring is beautiful on any size hand. It sits flush with the skin and is so very
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Mid-20th Century Romantic Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Edwardian Style Filigree Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An exquisite oval ruby set in a prong filigree setting, radiating a deep, rich red hue. Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

1.84ct Emerald 0.50ct Diamond Filigree Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning custom made Emerald Ring with diamonds, made to exacting standards here in
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Ring. This beautiful
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond 5-Stone Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond 5 Stone Diamond Filigree Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Elongated Edwardian Filigree Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
mine diamond and the surrounding stones create an eye of glinting diamonds. Navette rings became very
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Modern Diamond Filigreed Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 2 diamonds Cut: Old European Weight: 0.33 carats Color: J-K Clarity: VS Metal: 18k yellow gold Era
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20th Century Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Orange Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
eye-catching gems, this majestic jewelry piece offers a stunningly luxurious appearance. The ring is
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Orange Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
eye-catching gems, this majestic jewelry piece offers a stunningly luxurious appearance. The ring is
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Orange Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
eye-catching gems, this majestic jewelry piece offers a stunningly luxurious appearance. The ring is
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Orange Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
eye-catching gems, this majestic jewelry piece offers a stunningly luxurious appearance. The ring is
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20th Century More Rings

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

Art Deco Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Filigree Design Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous engagement ring features a 0.57ct old European cut diamond set in a classically elegant
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
delicate filigree heart, meticulously detailed and encasing shimmering round-cut diamonds of natural origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Art Deco Diamond Filigree Fan Ring, 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in NEWARK, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage, Art Deco diamond filigree ring. The ring features an incredible
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Diamond Filigree Ring. This gorgeous ring is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow White Gold Filigree Diamond Ring Size 6.75 #18669
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow & White Gold Diamond Ring Size 6.75 This gorgeous ring was featuring a band that
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20th Century Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Diamond Sapphire Filigree Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Filigree and Milgrain Diamond Sapphire Ring; 14K yellow gold mounting; H, SI1 Diamond
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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Navette Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Platinum Yellow Gold Navette Filigree Dinner Ring. Featuring one old
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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

1930s Filigree 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with old european cut diamond weighing approximately
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Vintage 1930s American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

North-South Onyx and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1940s, this North-South ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond measuring 0.01
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fei Liu Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Egg Small Double Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
white diamond and 0.22ct white diamond domed filigree egg, set in 18ct yellow gold. - Size available: M
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Three Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Three Diamond Filigree Ring. This beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 7
Located in New York, NY
delicate filigree heart, meticulously detailed and encasing shimmering round-cut diamonds of natural origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow and rose gold Diamonds: 45 round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Filigree Engagement Ring: Semi-Black Opal Diamond Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Exquisite Filigree Engagement Ring: Australian Semi-Black Opal Diamond Band in 18K Yellow Gold
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rhodolite and Diamond Filigree Solitaire Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
solid 14k yellow gold. Filigree rings are timeless in style and can be enjoyed, cherished and handed
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 12
Located in New York, NY
delicate filigree heart, meticulously detailed and encasing shimmering round-cut diamonds of natural origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 10
Located in New York, NY
delicate filigree heart, meticulously detailed and encasing shimmering round-cut diamonds of natural origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 5
Located in New York, NY
delicate filigree heart, meticulously detailed and encasing shimmering round-cut diamonds of natural origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

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

New Diamond Two Color Gold Filigree Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow and white gold. This wide diamond ring features white gold filigree set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Band Rings

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

Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Filigree Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning three stone filigree ruby Edwardian engagement ring in 14k yellow gold showcases a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Foil Back Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Foil Back Filigree Ring. Featuring one rose
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco 0.70 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond engagement ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940 s Signed First Lady Diamond Filigree Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage beauty!!! Ring Details Material: 14K Rose & White Gold Signed: First
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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

Antique Edwardian Filigree Emerald and Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This exquisite emerald and diamond navette dinner ring is an authentic Edwardian statement piece
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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

Ilias Lalaounis Filigree Yellow Gold Aries Astrological Ram Bypass Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut diamond. Has an amazing filigree work providing the ring an airy look. Measurements: the ring
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1990s Greek More Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Split Shank Filigree Diamond and Red Pear Ruby Gemstone Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This 14K yellow treasure is fit for royalty. The regal scrolling shank design is just one beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Filigree Emerald and Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
This stunning ring is a perfect visual description of the joyful luxury that was the 1920s. It
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
antique filigree ring is quite unique in its low profile design, making it an ideal piece for everyday
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian Oval Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
with 4 sparkling diamonds. For a non-traditional wedding ring, sapphires are a great choice due to
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 14K) filigree ring set with one 2.7mm round blue sapphire
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Vintage 1970s Modern Fashion Rings

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

.33 Carat Diamond Art Deco Filigree Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's white and yellow gold filigree engagement ring with old mine original diamonds. 3 old mine
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

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

GIA 3.64 carat Ceylon sapphire diamond platinum filigree ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the 2020s, this elegant platinum filigree ring features a GIA-certified 3.64-carat
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20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

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

Behemoth Antique Filigree Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Shield Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Adorned with fabulous filigree, this ginormous antique Edwardian ring offers maximum finger
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Filigree Diamond Ring Yellow For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate filigree diamond ring yellow for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 80 antique edition and 54 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a filigree diamond ring yellow 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. Creating a filigree diamond ring yellow has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Baume, Beyond Fine Jewelry and Buccellati are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a filigree diamond ring yellow, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Filigree Diamond Ring Yellow?

Prices for a filigree diamond ring yellow can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $242 and can go as high as $140,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,990.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Filigree Diamond Ring Yellow
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While diamonds signify love and devotion, a yellow diamond is meant to also signify knowledge, intellect and wisdom; it’s also seen as a hue of happiness and cheer. Receiving a yellow diamond engagement ring still signifies everlasting love much like a clear diamond, but it also is meant to bring an element of happiness and certainty—this is what makes it a popular diamond color for engagement rings. You’ll find a variety of yellow diamonds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.