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GIA 6.48 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond, SI1 Diamond in Filigree Setting
Located in Palm Desert, CA
6.48 carat Fancy Light Yellow, SI1 GIA Certified (FLY, SI1) Cushion Cut diamond with 2.16 total
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Two Tone Diamond Filigree Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Two Tone Diamond Filigree Wedding Band. This classic ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Edwardian Gold Filigree Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 5.75
Located in New York, NY
/ Edwardian 14K white and yellow gold filigree diamond engagement or cocktail ring is a stunning piece of
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tacori GIA Cushion Diamond Filigree Platinum 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Miami, FL
This decorative diamond engagement ring is crafted in a combination of platinum and 18-karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Garnet Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Filigree Garnet and Diamond Band, 1.00 Carat
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely garnet and diamond band ring has a stunning detailed filigree design! Accented by
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Mario Buccellati Diamond Two-Tone Gold Leaf Filigree Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mario Buccellati band ring features a leaf design crafted in 18k yellow gold and
Category

1990s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Filigree Dome Bombe Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Wakefield diamond engagement ring. The lacy filigree dome of this enchanting Edwardian 3 stone
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate GIA 4.30 Carat Fancy Color Diamond 14k Rose Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Estate GIA 4.30 Carat Fancy Color Diamond 14k Rose Gold Filigree Ring. Featuring one GIA round
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Filigree Agate and Diamond Cameo Ring Size 6.5 #19547
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Agate and Diamond Cameo Ring Size 6.5 This stunning ring features a
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring. This
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Petite Sapphire Flower Birthstone Ring with Diamond and Filigree, 10k Gold LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
contrasting deep blue sapphires around a bright white diamond. Graceful scroll filigree adds to the floral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Fancy Yellow, Pink and Diamond Filigree Style Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Color: G Clarity: VS1 Fancy Yellow Diamonds: 15 round brilliant cut= .15cttw Color: FY Clarity: VS1 Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ring .20ct Old European Cut Original 1930s Antique Filigree 14
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Early 1930's Art Deco Antique Diamond Ring .20ct Old European Cut Rare 14K Yellow
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian GIA 3.71 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Gold Filigree Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian GIA 3.71 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Gold Filigree Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.80ctw Green Sapphire Diamond Ornate Filigree Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Green Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.05ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Jabel 14k Gold 0.63ctw Old Cut Diamond Engraved Detailed Filigree Ring
By Jabel
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - H Color - SI1 Clarity
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.92ct Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Towson, MD
. Our Master craftsman has set this 18-karat white and 14 Karat Yellow gold filigree engagement ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jabel 14k Gold 0.63ctw Old Cut Diamond Engraved Detailed Filigree Ring
By Jabel
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - H Color - SI1 Clarity
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Filigree Band with Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl Cabochon, Signed “Buccellati”
By Buccellati
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
present piece is unusual, the classic wide eternity band rendered in 18 karat white and yellow gold, but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

3.17 Carat Round Rutilated Quartz Ring Filigree Detail Braided 14 Karat Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Yellow Gold 1 Round Rutilated Quartz at 3.17 Carats 4 Brilliant Round White Diamonds at 0.07
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 3 round brilliant cut = .26cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
14k yellow gold and features 14k white gold accents as well as a tiny center diamond. The ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Emerald Cabochon Diamond Filigree Ring Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning antique Edwardian ring is decorated with diamonds in a filigree fashion around the
Category

Antique 1890s British Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Filigree Estate Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.21 Carat Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
, diamond dinner ring has an open filigree design that's been hand fabricated. The hand details are
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Filigree Ring, 10K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6, Navette Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
This vintage diamond filigree ring is an exquisite piece of jewelry that exudes timeless beauty
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Filigree Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Art Deco style filigree ring with 3.5 mm. emerald in the center and two 1.5 mm. diamonds each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Two Color Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow and white gold. This wide diamond ring features white gold filigree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Two Color Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow and white gold. This wide diamond ring features white gold filigree set
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Gold Filigree Large Band Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow and white golds. This wide diamond ring features white gold filigree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Renaissance Revival Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Style 0.3 Carat Diamond Filigree Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this yellow gold beauty!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Head Height: 5.6mm
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful vintage ring with a genuine Aqua center surrounded by blue Sapphires and round diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Carved Filigree Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand carved and filigree style fine five Sapphire graduated ring with diamond separators. 8
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow White Gold 11.82ct Aquamarine, Diamond Filigree Split Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold setting. The split shank design features delicate white gold filigree accents adorned with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold Filigree Band Ring set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Filigree Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Filigree Cigar Ring, Accented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Filigree Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Filigree Cigar Ring, Accented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Filigree Heart Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This delicate ring features a 0.05-carat Old European cut diamond center stone, H color, VS clarity
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 6
Located in New York, NY
delicate filigree heart, meticulously detailed and encasing shimmering round-cut diamonds of natural origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k Ruby and Diamond Wide Cluster Filigree ring. 14k Yellow Gold and diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Style: Art Nouveau Wonderful ring, very rare to find. 14k Yellow gold. Hallmarked and tested
Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Three Stone Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Three Stone Filigree Ring. This beautiful ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural Garnet and Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
or platinum using natural gemstones and diamonds. GEMMA FILIGREE custom ring box and certificate of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Cert Alexandrite Diamond Gold Filigree Pierced Engraved Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare certified natural untreated Alexandrite 14k pave diamond filigree ring. Pierced and engraved
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Diamond and Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This refined Estate Diamond Jade filigree cocktail ring is handcrafted in solid 18K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Early Art Deco Filigree Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Art Deco filigree ring sends forth old world elegance with its stunning platinum dome shield design
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Filigree Floral Wide Band, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautiful Filigree diamond ring in 18K yellow gold. This magnificently crafted wide band features
Category

Early 2000s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond 18kt Gold Platinum Filigree Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Aventura, FL
yellow gold and platinum, this ring showcases a breathtaking 0.40 carat old mine cut diamond at its heart
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

.77 Carat Art Deco Diamond Transitional Cut Filigree Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1930s Art Deco 14k yellow gold filigree diamond engagement ring. Original transitional cut
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

2.3 Carat Double Oval Peridot Ring Diamond Accents Filigree Ring 24K Gold SS
Located in Bozeman, MT
2.3 Carats Double Oval Peridot Ring & Diamond Accents Filigree 24K Yellow & SS Double Peridot Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Filigree Carved 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Solitary Diamond Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This Art Deco solitaire is a fine example of a filigree solitaire engagement ring crafted in 14
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco filigree Ring in 18kt Gold and Platinum with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco-era filigree ring from the 1920s is a stunning embodiment of the bold and
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Art Deco 1920 filigree Ring in 18kt Gold and Platinum with Diamond and Onyx
Located in Aventura, FL
This elegant Art Deco filigree ring, circa 1920s, is a stunning example of the intricate
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Filigree Carved Three-Stone Shield Ring, circa 1930s
Located in Addison, TX
This lovely example of an Art Deco shield ring is crafted of 14K yellow gold. Intricate filigree
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
of romance to the ring. The sapphires are flanked by smaller round diamonds across the ring, adding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold 2.02 Carat No Heat Red Sapphire Victorian Filigree Ring
Located in Addison, TX
perfectly placed diamonds all set in a 18K yellow gold filigree mount. This ring has a low profile making it
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Gold Old European cut Diamond Ring .45 Carats
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely Ladies Filigree Diamond ring. Handcrafted in 14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond is Old
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco 2 Stone Diamond Ring .40ct Old European Cut Original 1920 s Antique 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco  Antique from 1920's Vintage 2 Stone Diamond Cocktail Filigree Ring .40ct
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Two Color Gold Filigree Band Ring
By Beyond Fine Jewelry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Yellow Gold Filigree Band Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

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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.