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10ct Golden Citrine Cushion Cut Ring with Diamonds and 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
. •Handcrafted in 18ct yellow gold •Highest quality Golden Citrine and white diamonds •Cushion Cut •Diamonds
Category

2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

LEGACY 50 Carat Fancy intense Yellow Diamond Tennis Chain Natural diamonds
Located in Mumbai, IN
Prepare to enter the realm of ultra-rarity — this 45 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Breakfast at Tiffany s, Signed by Truman Capote, First Edition, 1958
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
changes to the novella's language as there was concern that Tiffany's & Co., a major advertiser, would
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Vintage 1950s American Books

Materials

Paper

Oscar Heyman 18k Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Prowling Lion Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
diamonds (0.18ct, F-G/VS+), and 154 round fancy yellow diamonds (4.73ct). It is stamped with the makers
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This splendid 1970s diamond cocktail ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold, presents a grand, high-top
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Blue Book 2017, The Art of the Wild, 2017, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
. Known for the beauty of its diamonds and precious stones, Tiffany & Co. presents a series of prestigious
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

18k White Gold Necklace Platinum Pendant 3.26ct Natural Diamonds TIFANNY&CO.
Located in רמת גן, IL
: SN-WG-182876 Online verification Tiffany & Co #27551211/Li2010202 59 diamond side stones of total
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2010s Singaporean Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oscar Heyman 18k Gold Platinum 6.59ct Morganite FV Yellow Diamond Pendant
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Morganite (6.59cts) surrounded by 26 Round Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamonds (1.25cts). It hangs from the chain
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Fly Brooch with Diamonds, Late 20th Century, USA
Located in New York, NY
insect jewelry — a motif celebrated by designers such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Boucheron, and now
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jay Feder 18k Yellow Gold Diamond 3 Row Stretch Tennis Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder 18k Yellow Gold Diamond 3 Row Stretch Tennis Bangle Bracelet Set with 234 round cut
Category

2010s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER 1950 Floriated Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
the jewelry houses of Cartier, Tiffany Co. and VCA in New York. All his models and designs
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Vintage 1950s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

McTEIGUE 1970 French Geometric Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds Lapis
By McTeigue
Located in Miami, FL
one rectangular carving of natural blue lapis lazuli and four white colorless diamonds. McTeigue & Co
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Platinum/18KT Gold Orchid Brooch with Fancy Yellow White Diamond
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
& Arpels, Tiffany & Co., and other famed jewelry retailers, Oscar Heyman jewelry showcases the majestic
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1990s American Romantic Brooches

Materials

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

"Black, Starr Frost" Diamond Cocktail Flame Ring 18K Yellow Gold 2.65 CT s.
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Black, Starr & Frost" Diamond Cocktail Flame Ring 18K Yellow Gold 2.65 CT's. Beautiful Bombe
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco European Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
beautifully with designer items such as a vintage Chanel handbag, an elegant pair of Tiffany & Co. diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
style by adding a lot of vintage chic and character. Designer: Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Synthetic Diamonds Sterling Silver Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Yellow Synthetic Diamonds & Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oscar Heyman Gold and Platinum Diamond Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18kt yellow gold and platinum brooch contains 17 round diamond weighing 1.11cts (F-G
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Ruby and Diamond Rosebud Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
diamonds (1.59tcw) and 12 fancy golden yellow diamonds (0.47tcw) . It is stamped with the makers mark, IRID
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Gold Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
& Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Oscar Heyman jewelry is and always has been made in New York City at
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

8.57ct Colombian Emerald Forget Me Knot ring in 22ct yellow gold and platinum
Located in Brisbane, AU
passion for fine jewellery and her PhD which delved into the history of the Tiffany & Co. and Burberry
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman 18k Gold and Platinum Diamond and Blue Sapphire Leaf Ear Clips
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Weston, MA
designs of Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, Rene Boivin, Verdura and Oscar Heyman. Each jeweler interprets the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Gold and Platinum Pave Diamond "Two Kitty" Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18kt yellow gold and platinum "Two Kitty" brooch contains a 189 round diamonds
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2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Gold Wreath Brooch with Marquis Diamonds and Gem Stones
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
& Arpels, Tiffany & Co., and other famed jewelry retailers, Oscar Heyman jewelry showcases the majestic
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1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Simon Rudle 14kt. Gold Bangle with 18 carats of Rubies and 12.84 carats Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Simon Rudle 14kt. yellow gold bangle set with 18 ct. rubies and 12.84 ct. diamonds. This bangle
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K YG and Platinum Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond ring. This ring features a cushion cut Tanzanite
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2010s Retro Cocktail Rings

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
ring also pairs beautifully with a Cartier Tank watch or a Tiffany & Co. diamond bracelet, adding a
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Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.30ct Emerald and diamond ring set in 18ct rose gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
PhD which delved into the history of the Tiffany & Co. and Burberry brand brings a fresh strategic
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Gold Calibre Ruby and Round Diamond Clip Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
'Jewelers' Jeweler'® for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Oscar Heyman
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2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

14k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings Circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
effortlessly with other designer items, such as a dainty diamond pendant necklace from Tiffany & Co. or stack
Category

Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 18K Fine Yellow Gold Vintage Earrings, circa 1989.
By Angela Cummings
Located in Aspen, CO
Angela Cummings, a major designer for Tiffany Co., has designed these very wearable earrings
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SLOAN Co. 1920 Art Deco Enameled Racing Car Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Pearls
By Sloan Company
Located in Miami, FL
famed jewelry makers of Sloan & Co. This is one of the most beautiful car brooches we have ever seen
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

ANGELA CUMMINGS Modernist Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds Tourmaline
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Goodman, after designing for Tiffany & Co. for continuous 20 years. Diamonds: Mounted in inlaid settings
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Maria Canale Petal Diamond 18k Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Maria Canale
Located in San Francisco, CA
are set with both rose-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds, featuring 18 diamonds with a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Set Double Knot Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
Double Knot Diamond ring *18ct yellow gold and diamond ready to ship Size AUD/UK N* or custom
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2010s Australian Artist Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Set Double Knot Ring
Diamond Set Double Knot Ring
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Estate Angela Cummings Bold 18k Gold Diamond Braided Collar Necklace
By Angela Cummings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
women designers at Tiffany & Co. who defied convention and thoughtfully designed pieces that were
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Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Imperial Russian 14k Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds Antique Estate
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pins became very handy, and this element is the era’s design feature. Tiffany & Co. introduced their
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Early 20th Century Russian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Cartier LOVE Bracelet in 18k rose gold with pavé of diamonds box and papers
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, then worked for Tiffany & Co. and David Webb, honing his talent for
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Kern Jewelry Set Gold Turquoise Cabochon Sapphire Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
became one of the original ten authorized retailers worldwide to represent Tiffany & Co. They marked that
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Hunt Slonem "Yellow Field" Bunny
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Yellow Field Date: 2025 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hunt Slonem "Double Yellow" Floral
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Double Yellow Date: 2025 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

Materials

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

ALEKSANDER CHULYAKOV Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
restoration. Earlier experience includes working as a jewelry designer at Tiffany & Co. Aleksander's
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Vintage Cocktail Ring Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. Known as the “Jeweler’s Jeweler,” Oscar Heyman specialized
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Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity Bracelet 18k Yellow White Rose Gold Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels or Tiffany & Co., which often work with a variety of precious stones, Cartier has a
Category

Vintage 1980s French More Bracelets

Materials

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

Victorian 14k Gold Silver Two-Stone Diamond Earrings Old Mine Cut, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of Victorian two-stone diamond earrings is crafted in 14k yellow gold with silver
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

4.83ct Lotus Garnet Diamond Earrings-Brilliant Cut-18KT Gold-GIA Certified
Located in London, GB
& Yellow Gold Stone: Lotus Garnet & Diamonds Stone Cut: Matched Pairs Brilliant Weight: Lotus garnets 4.83
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2010s Tanzanian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Two-Tone Gold Channel X Link 1.00 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
the iconic 'X," which was initially designed for Tiffany & Co. The diamond weight of the bracelet is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds By the Yard Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
', in the style of Tiffany & Co., is comprised of five (5) old European cut diamond solitaires/round
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Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Oscar Heyman 2.55 ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Signed w/ Serial
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Perry, FL
Oscar Heyman 2.55 carat t.w. blue sapphire and diamond ring in 18k Yellow Gold signed with serial
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Julia-Plana Diamond, Textured 18 Karat Gold, Organic Design Bracelet c. 1970
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant cut diamond, and 18 karat polished and textured, white and yellow gold, organic design
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Vintage 1980s Swiss More Bracelets

Materials

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

Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Tiffany & Co Box With Ivory Silk. Box Is Included. From a Safe in Savannah, Georgia. Valuable 17.37
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

PAUL FLATO 1940 Shoe Brooch In 18Kt Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Sapphires Rubies
By Paul Flato
Located in Miami, FL
, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store directly across the street. Before long, Paul Flato was "one of
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Emerald Double Knot Ring in 18 Carat Yellow / Rose or White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Emerald Knot Diamond ring *18ct yellow gold and diamond ready to ship Size M AUD/UK * or
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Paul Flato 1940 Deco Retro Brooch Platinum 27.09 Ctw Color Sapphires Diamonds
By Paul Flato
Located in Miami, FL
, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store directly across the street. Before long, Paul Flato was "one of
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

Oscar Heyman 10.75ct Imperial Topaz Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Oscar Heyman their own workshop in New York
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Imperial Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Gold Platinum 1.99tcw All Diamond Eternity Pendant
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman's elegant pendant necklace contains a braided fancy golden yellow and white diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

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Tiffany And Co Yellow Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tiffany and co yellow diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect tiffany and co yellow diamond may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing tiffany and co yellow diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our tiffany and co yellow diamond for sale are for women, but there are 177 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany And Co Yellow Diamond?

Prices for a tiffany and co yellow diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $600 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,301.

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.