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18k White and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Treat yourself to the epitome of luxury with this breathtaking 18k White and Yellow Diamond Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamonds White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cocktail ring in 14kt white and yellow gold mounted with an emerald in the centre and diamonds all
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

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

Yellow and White Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
choice. Details 18K White Gold 1.25 Carats of Yellow Diamonds 0.95 Carats of White Diamonds Size 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique yellow and white diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Yellow and white gold 18 Karat ring. Ring set with a center old mine intense yellow diamond of
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

18K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring with Natural White Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
occasion. Key Features: Material: 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: Natural white diamonds, brilliant-cut, 2.30
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow White Gold Knot Ring with .23ct. Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow and white gold knot ring. Round brilliant diamonds 0.23 carats are set in
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Fancy Yellow Diamond
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18kt yellow gold fancy yellow diamond ring, features EGL certified (radc946)7.65 fy
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Art Deco inspired Emeralds with Diamonds in White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
adorned on both flanks with eight brilliant-cut diamonds. The ring head is crafted entirely in 18k white
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2010s German Art Deco Band Rings

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

White And Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an early 19th century engagement ring that contains an Old mine cut diamond ( Weight-0.60
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K White and Yellow Gold Ruby Ring with Diamond Pavé and Floral Design
Located in Bergamo, BG
A stunning display of artistry, this 18K white and yellow gold ring features a central ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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

14K White and Yellow Gold 0.66ct Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking two-tone ring features a vivid oval citrine framed in a richly detailed 14K yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Diamond Ring 18k Yellow and White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Cartier diamond ring is made in 18k yellow gold with white gold details. The band is
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Vintage 1970s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
this antique solitaire ring. The two-tone gem features a 14K white gold top and a 14K rich yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold White Enamel Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.70 carat approx. White enamel Other colors available
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Ring with Turquoise Enamel In 18ct Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, GB
A striking antique marquise-shaped ring, beautifully crafted in 18ct yellow & white gold, featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Fortune Kinetic Ring in Yellow Gold with White Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Make your own luck with our Fortune kinetic ring. This chic 18ct yellow gold Fortune Kinetic ring
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
An 18K yellow gold ring with a luminous central pearl, accentuated by a single row of brilliant-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Queens, NY
14K White Gold and Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, featuring one centered yellow gold prong set princess
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Late 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and White Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This big and dramatic Amethyst and white diamond ring features a large Amethyst weighing 5 carat in
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Dream Collection 18K Yellow Gold Ring with White Diamonds
By Micheletto Olivo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
finest in this luxurious creation. Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Design: Ring from the Dream Collection
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2010s Italian More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and 18kt Yellow Gold Fancy Diamond Ring with White and Pink Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18kt yellow gold fancy diamond ring with center fancy brown 5.52ct (rdc4057) round
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Pink Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A bold 18k yellow gold ring featuring a dynamic design
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20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A refined 18k yellow gold ring featuring a timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- This striking 18kt yellow gold band ring features a bold
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20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A sophisticated 18k yellow gold ring featuring a harmonious arrangement of three vibrant round-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A sophisticated 18kt yellow gold ring featuring a "V
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

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

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A timeless and elegant 18kt yellow gold ring featuring a
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20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Bridal Band Ring with Baguette Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Band Ring with Baguette Diamonds Size 8.5. 0.50 total diamond weight
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2010s Modern Band Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow White Gold Diamond Ring, Set With 0.35ct Round Diamond
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow and white gold. Total Diamond Weight: 0.38ct Diamond Colour: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI2
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18K white gold ring features a 2.33-carat yellow sapphire with a vibrant golden hue
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

1.50 Carat Round White Diamond 5 Stone 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Embrace eternity with this 5 Stone Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold half eternity ring is an
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2010s British Modern Band Rings

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

18k Yellow and white gold diamond wedding ring
Located in London, GB
Elevate your everyday look with this exquisite yellow gold band ring. Width approximately 4mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This refined 14-karat yellow and white gold ring is a jewel of rare elegance, designed for those
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18ct Yellow and White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring 1.64ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This stunning sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in 18ct yellow and white gold. It features three
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This amazing 18k yellow and white gold cocktail ring is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- An elegant 18kt yellow gold ring featuring a striking
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- An elegant 18kt yellow gold ring featuring a captivating
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- This elegant 18kt yellow gold band ring features a
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A refined 18kt yellow gold ring featuring two round
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

Vintage diamond 18k yellow and white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
exceptional F color and VS clarity, their crisp brilliance magnified by the interplay of warm 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Sapphires and Diamond
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A refined 18k yellow gold ring featuring a minimalist
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

Yellow and White Gold Band Vintage Ring with Baguette Diamonds 2.68 Carats
Located in Bergamo, BG
-Cut Diamonds: 2.68 carats, D E F color, VVS1/VVS2 clarity Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold and 18kt White Gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and White Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This attractive cocktail ring is handcrafted in yellow gold and features 0.25 carat emerald in the
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Chips Multi-Row Ring in White, Rose and Yellow Gold With White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Chips Multi-Row Ring in White, Rose and Yellow Gold With White Diamonds If not in stock
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

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

18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring / Pendant / Brooch with Brown and White Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
Features: Material: 18k yellow gold Gemstones: 3.51 carats of brown diamonds and 0.17 carats of white
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Contemporary Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold And Diamond Contemporary Ring Size 8. 40 round diamonds with 1.25
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2010s Modern Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- This elegant 18K yellow gold ring features a central
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

Solitaire Ring in Yellow Gold and 18 Karat White Gold with a Diamond
Located in Vannes, FR
sophistication to the whole. The harmonious combination of 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold gives this ring a
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Vintage 1940s French Artisan Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring Sapphire Solitaire with Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring Sapphire Solitaire With Diamond Accents Size 8.75 . 0.10 total
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2010s Modern Fashion Rings

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

Certified Yellow Diamond and White Diamond in 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This timeless 18K gold ring features a lustrous Yellow diamond surrounded by small Yellow diamonds
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

Rosecut Yellow Diamond with Colored Diamonds and rosecut White diamonds Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A dazzling butterfly ring from an exclusive fine jewelry collection, featuring a yellow diamond at
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Ring in Yellow and White Gold with Diamonds
By Vanessa Drumond
Located in Milano, Lombardia
aesthetics of the entire Comma collection. Crafted entirely in yellow gold, it features a delicate white gold
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Early 2000s Italian More Rings

18 karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Band Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Band Width: 12 mm This Swiss-made band ring is finely crafted in solid 18 karat yellow and white
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ambrosi 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Flower Ring with Yellow and White Diamonds
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
A lovely "Daisy" flower ring having yellow diamond tipped pave petals, set in 18kt yellow gold. The
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2010s French Modern Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- An elegant 18K yellow gold band featuring a central
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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

Vintage French Diamond Band Ring Yellow and White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Band Width: 11,6 mm This vintage French band ring is crafted in solid 18 karat yellow and white
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Mid-20th Century French Artisan Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro diamond 14k yellow and white gold wedding ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro two-tone gold ring features five sparkling single cut diamonds set in a streamlined 14k
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

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

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White And Yellow Gold Rings With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of white and yellow gold rings with diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 79 vintage versions or 290 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of white and yellow gold rings with diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Stambolian, Georgios Collections Inc and Christina Addison are consistently popular. There are many round cut, oval cut and emerald cut white and yellow gold rings with diamonds for sale. When shopping our range of white and yellow gold rings with diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are White And Yellow Gold Rings With Diamonds?

On average, white and yellow gold rings with diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $3,961, while they’re typically $190 on the low end and $160,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 White And Yellow Gold Rings With Diamonds
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Whether white gold or yellow gold is better for diamond earrings is a matter of personal preference. Due to its cool color, white gold will blend in with diamonds and keep the eye focused on the gemstones. Yellow gold will add warm color to earrings and make a bold contrast with the diamonds. Explore a large collection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether diamond studs are better in white or yellow gold depends on your preferences. Yellow gold makes an appealing contrast with clear diamonds and brings warmth to earrings. On the other hand, white gold's cooler appearance can allow the diamonds to take center stage. Choose the variety that you like best. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of diamond stud earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether you should wear a yellow or white gold sapphire ring is a matter of personal choice. Some people love the look of contrasting metals and stones, so they may prefer to place a cool blue or clear sapphire in a warm-toned yellow gold setting. Those who want a more unified look can choose metals and gemstones with a similar color temperature, such as white gold with a blue sapphire. Shop a wide variety of sapphire rings on 1stDibs.