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1.01 carat Fancy Intense Yellow Orange Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
1.01 carat Fancy Intense Yellow Orange Diamond on 18K White Gold Ring. GIA certificate 2195625758
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hancocks 2.12ct Fancy Intense Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: Hancocks 2.12ct Fancy Intense Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Platinum and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and rare creation, this ring features a breathtaking 5 carat Fancy Intense Yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

NALLY Intense Fancy Yellow Color GIA Certified Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Nally Jewels Intense Fancy Yellow GIA certified Diamond Ring Diamond, Gold and Platinum Mounting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Oval Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Pendant and Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This captivating ring features an oval natural fancy intense yellow diamond at its center
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.3 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Flawless Round Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 3.30 carat round cut fancy intense yellow diamond with internally flawless clarity. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 6.06 Carat Intense Yellow Pear Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 6.06 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold Halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.58ctt Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3ct Fancy Intense Yellow Oval Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
3.01 carat fancy intense yellow diamond SI2 Clarity 0.62 Carats of Half Moon Side Diamonds Set in
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.18 Carat Radiant Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking engagement ring features a total of 2.25 carats of diamonds, staring a 1.18 carat
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Intense 2.39 Carat Yellow Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Fancy intense yellow diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

8.31 Ctw. Oval Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Oval Diamond in 18KY PT Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alternating Oval Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Oval Diamond ring set in 18K Yellow Gold and
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Italian Matt Finish Band Cute Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
: Color: Fancy Intense Yellow Clarity: Vs Ring size can be changed as per request
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.233 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.233 ct Colour: Fancy Intense Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.20 Carat Round Intense Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Semi Mount Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.20 Carat Round Brilliant Intense Fancy Yellow SI1 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Semi Mount
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander GIA 1.65ctt Fancy Intense Brownish Orangey Yellow Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern yellow diamond cocktail ring. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.65 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shape GIA Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pear Shape GIA Certified Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum Fancy Color Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.37 Radiant Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Platinum 18K Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Ring. Centering this gorgeous ring is a Radiant cut Fancy Intense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.56ctt Fancy Intense Yellow Oval Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable 6.01 carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, certified by GIA, showcases an elegant cut
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

10.34ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning 8.34ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond. This setting is created in a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.01ct Fancy Intense Yellow VVS2 Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold. By
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.02ct Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond double halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.03ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Scarselli 2.34 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond GIA Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
GIA-Certified 2.34 ct. Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement or Cocktail Ring from
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander 4.50ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond with Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold. By
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.02ct Tiffany Co Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Soleste Halo Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Tiffany & Co. Fancy Intense Yellow And White Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Soleste Halo Cluster
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.01ct Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold. By
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.49 Carats Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, showcasing a 1.49 carats pear shape yellow diamond certified by GIA as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.56 Carats Radiant Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity, bezel-set in 18K yellow gold. Flanked by trapezoid step-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.69 Carat Marquise Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
wonderful natural intense yellow diamond with an outstanding design. The highlight of this ring is the east
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Intense Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 0.56 Carat Center Natural Fancy Yellow Intense Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA
Category

1990s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.08ct Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold. By
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 2.66ctt Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond double halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 18k Gold GIA Intense Yellow Cushion Pink HalfMoon Diamond Custom Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gorgeous 3.88ctw GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond w/ Half Moon Side Diamonds & Fancy Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold,...

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.23ct Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified fancy intense yellow diamond double halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Intense Yellow Oval Diamond 2.50 Carat Tw Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

GIA Certified Flawless Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond 2.37 Carat Tw Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

GIA Certified 8.01 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Diamond Ring in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional high-jewelry ring showcases a magnificent GIA Certified 8.01 Carat Fancy Intense
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Ring With Natural Round Intense Yellow And Pink Diamonds
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an elegant and modern band set with 35 Natural Round Intense Yellow Diamonds of .81Ct Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural 3 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A GIA Certified Natural 3.07 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Rectangular Radiant Cut Diamond Ring An
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

5.28 carat Radiant Cut Diamond Fancy Intense Yellow Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 5-carat fancy yellow diamond halo ring is a captivating expression of luxury and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Marquise Diamond Ring A platinum ring set with a
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.07ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold. By
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.03 cts GIA Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond Side-stone Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
Of super color and outstanding effect..... a beautiful fancy intense yellow radiant and princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.02ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold. By
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.01ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold. By
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA .65 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow White Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Breathtaking fancy intense natural yellow GIA certified .65 carat diamond Marquise shape in its all
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.50 Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a long 0.50 carat yellow baguette cut diamond certified by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.17 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

7.31 CTW Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a modified square brilliant cut diamond weighing 6.01 carats total - fancy intense yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 0.74 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Approximately 0.74 Carats Color/Clarity: Fancy Intense Yellow / VS2 Accent Stone: Six Pear Diamonds Total Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.03 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 6.03 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Cushion Cut Diamond Ring with Trillion Side
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 11.30 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS2 Diamond Ring in 18K
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 12.07 Carat Fancy Yellow VVS1 Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold This spectacular ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

EGL Certified 2.18 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Cushion Halo Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This EGL Certified handcrafted diamond ring features a captivating 2.18 Carat Natural Fancy Intense
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 23 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 23.09 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS1 Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum An
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

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Intense Yellow Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate intense yellow diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. You can easily find a 45 antique edition and 322 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect intense yellow diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic intense yellow diamond ring over the years, but those made by Roman Malakov, Antinori Fine Jewels and SCARSELLI are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes radiant cut and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an intense yellow diamond ring, 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 Intense Yellow Diamond Ring?

Prices for an intense yellow diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,457 and can go as high as $1,920,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $35,800.

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 Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
  • 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.