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0.33 cts Canary Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
golden-yellow hue of the Canary Diamond creates a focal point that catches the eye with its warm and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.70 Yellow Canary SI1 Diamond Ring With Double Halo
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat two tone ladies Canary Diamond ring featuring one rectangle radiant cut diamond weighing
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Canary and Cognac Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring featuring 4 Marquis Cut Yellow Diamonds, 4 Marquis Cut Brown
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural 1.05 ct Canary Yellow Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Canary Yellow Diamonds but also the meticulous design of the band. The band features elegant and refined
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

4.57 carat Canary Yellow Tourmaline Diamond 18kt Aphrodite Ring, GIA Report
By Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
October 31. A rare canary tourmaline radiates with a luscious, lemony yellow color. Precision cut for
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat Fancy Yellow Canary Cushion Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This stunning double halo engagement ring has a perfect contrast of white and yellow. The center
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 7.57 Carat Handmade Radiant Cut Canary Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
been masterfully jeweled with a GIA certified(#2145168278) 4.07ct Natural fancy yellow diamond as its
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Natural 1.15 ct Canary Diamond Cylindrical Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds, collectively weighing 1.15 carats, exuding a radiant and lively golden-yellow brilliance. As the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.66ct Rectangular Radiant Cut Canary Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring VS1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The simple elegance of this halo canary diamond engagement ring showcase the beauty of its
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Spectacular Amethyst Canary Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Louisville, KY
with pave White and Canary Diamonds. Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds (57d=.29ctw), and Diamonds (136d
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

1.03 ct Canary Diamond and White Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
allure. Above and below this captivating diamond shape, a cascade of vivid Canary Diamonds steals the
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond

3.77 Carat Canary Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Yellow diamond weighing 3.77 carats with GIA certificate #1152160915, flanked by 2 trapezoid cut white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural GIA Cert 4.25 Carat Fancy Canary Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
A GIA Certified 4.25ct Radiant Cut Natural Fancy Yellow VS1 diamond, surrounded by colorless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

0.86 ct Canary and White Diamonds Stripe Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 0.86 carat Canary Diamond band ring that effortlessly blends sophistication with a touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.23 ct Canary and White Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this captivating 1.23 carat Canary Diamond band ring, a harmonious fusion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.51 cts Canary and White Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an extraordinary 1.51 carat Canary Diamond band ring, where the union of vivid yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.62 cts Canary and White Diamond Spiral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the enchantment of this 1.62 carat Canary and White Diamond ring, a testament to artful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Marcel Salloum V-Shaped Canary Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Marcel Salloum
Located in London, London
rings or worn as a wedding ring against an engagement ring. The diamonds are natural and treated in
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

1.27 Ct Canary and White Hexagon Shape Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
An enchanting 1.27 carat Canary Diamond band ring that marries the warmth of yellow diamonds with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Shreve, Crump Low 10.52 carat Canary Diamond Engagement Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Shreve, Crump & Low custom made platinum and 18 karat yellow gold Custom made Canary Diamond three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.2 TCW Oval Emerald Canary Yellow White Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by rows of canary yellow and white diamonds, together totaling 1.2 TCW set in pavè setting
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.11 ct Canary and White Diamond Vertical Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
radiant centerpiece. The intense golden-yellow hues of the Canary Diamonds create a vivid and lively
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.39 Ct Canary and White Diamond Cushion Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
this luminous Canary Diamond, a series of smaller round yellow diamonds gracefully encircle to create
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

5.87 Carat Radiant Cut Canary Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
canary diamond weighing 5.87 carats having a color and clarity of FY/VS2 with GIA certificate #1102112127
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.25 Ct. Fancy Yellow Canary Cushion Cut Diamond Ring SI1 GIA Certified
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful canary diamond engagement ring flaunts a 1.00 Ct. Fancy Yellow Cushion cut diamond
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Radiant Cut Canary Wide Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white and yellow gold ring consisting of 4 radiant cut canary yellow diamonds having a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

1.50ct Canary Fancy Yellow Cushion Double Halo Diamond Ring SI1 GIA Certified
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dual halo diamond ring is created with a cushion cut yellow diamond center stone elaborately
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

4.01 Carat Radiant Cut Canary Diamond Engagement Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone diamond ring consisting of one center radiant diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

1.00 Carat Cushion Cut Canary Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat two tone ring consisting of oval cushion cut natural yellow diamond weighing 1.00 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Canary Diamond 2.12 Carat FLY+ SI1 Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold Canary Diamond three stone engagement ring. Consisting of one
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Classic 10-carat Costume Jewelry Canary Yellow and 4-carat White Diamond Ring
By Magnificent Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Classic Antique Style Real Looking Lab Grown D Grade Diamond Cut Cubic Zirconia 10-carat Canary
Category

2010s North American Belle Époque Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sterling Silver

1.04 Carat Canary Diamond Two Color Gold 3 Stone Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Two tone 18 karat yellow and white gold 3 stone ring consisting of 1 cushion cut canary diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

5.28 Carat GIA Emerald Cut Canary Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold consisting of 1 emerald cut canary diamond weighing 5.28 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.85 Ct. Canary Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring VS2 GIA Certified
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a wonderful ring made only by King of Jewelry. It features a 0.80 Ct. Fancy Yellow Cushion cut
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Canary and White Diamonds Two Color Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 kt TT Ladies Canary Diamond Ring 0.81 cts and 2 PS 0.72 carats surrounded by FC diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2.10ct. Halo Fancy Light Yellow Canary Cushion Cut with Halo Diamond Ring VS1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The simple elegance of this halo canary diamond engagement ring showcase the beauty of its
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.53 Carat Radiant Canary Stone Diamonds Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Custom made, 18 karat yellow gold three stone engagement ring consisting of one radiant cut canary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.70 Carat Canary Fancy Light Yellow Oval Engagement Ring VVS1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely canary diamond engagement ring features a 3.00 Ct. natural fancy light yellow oval cut
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Unisex 20 Carat GIA Cats Eye Alexandrite and Canary Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
as Quartz) .. Circled by 28 Brilliant cut Natural Canary Yellow Diamonds in a Halo design totaling 1
Category

Vintage 1980s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Platinum 1.00 ct. Oval Diamond Wedding semi/ 0.42 ct. White Canary diamonds
Located in Birmingham, MI
intense fancy Canary yellow diamonds weighing 0.03 cts. are set in 22k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.60ct Hidden Halo Canary Yellow Oval Engagement Ring SI1 Clarity GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely canary diamond engagement ring features a 1.00 Ct. natural fancy yellow oval cut
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

4.55 Carat GIA Cert Oval Shaped Canary Diamond Gold Platinum 3 Stone Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
fancy yellow diamond weighing 4.55 carats having a color and clarity of FY/VS2, measuring 12.97 x 9.10 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

2.90ct Canary Fancy Light Yellow Oval Hidden Halo Engagement Ring VVS1 GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely canary diamond engagement ring features a 2.20 Ct. natural fancy light yellow oval cut
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.90 Carat Canary Fancy Yellow Oval Hidden Halo Engagement Ring VVS1 GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely canary diamond engagement ring features a 2.20 Ct. natural fancy yellow oval cut
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.10 Carat Hidden Halo Canary Yellow Oval Engagement Ring VS2 Clarity GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely canary diamond engagement ring features a 1.50 Ct. natural fancy yellow oval cut
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Belle Époque 1.10 Carat Canary Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
family .. [approximately 90% of Canary Yellow Diamonds as well as Canary Yellow Sapphires today are lab
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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

3.25 Ct Elongated Radiant Canary Fancy Light Yellow Engagement Ring VS2 GIA Cert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful elongated canary yellow radiant cut diamond ring features a 2.50 ct. fancy Light
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.85 Ct Canary Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shaped Hidden Halo Engagement Ring VVS1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous canary diamond ring flaunts a lovely GIA certified 2.70 Ct. Pear shape diamond with
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

2.60 Ct. Canary Fancy Yellow Halo Cushion Cut Engagement Ring VS2 GIA Certified
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous Canary Fancy Yellow Halo Cushion Cut Engagement Ring has a 1.70 Ct. Cushion cut
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.70 Carat Canary Fancy Light Yellow Oval Hidden Halo Engagement Ring VS1 GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely canary diamond engagement ring features a 2.00 Ct. natural fancy light yellow oval cut
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fancy Oval GIA Cert Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring
By Michael Barin
Located in Carmel by the Sea, CA
Fancy Oval Canary Yellow Diamond set in Platinum and accented with two .75ct Kite Shaped Side
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

1.50 ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Radiant Shape and Tapers Engagement Diamond Ring
Located in KAATSHEUVEL, NL
diamonds are considered to be Fancy Yellow. Known as canary yellow diamonds, Fancy Vivid Yellow has the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

17.49 Carat GIA Cert Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Modified Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
beautiful Canary Yellow Diamond set in Platinum and 18K Yellow gold, adorned by a pair of tapered colorless
Category

2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

10.75 Carat GIA Yellow Sapphire Platinum and 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Diamond [most Canary Yellow Diamonds as well as Canary Yellow Sapphires today are lab-created, not
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Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Diamond Encrusted Egg Ring
Located in New York City, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Canary Diamond Encrusted Egg Ring Diamond 9.38ct Total Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Eternity Band Ring In .950 Platinum With 56 Natural Yellow Canary Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity ring with natural yellow diamonds. A modern full eternity band, carefully crafted in
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20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

3.55 Carat Platinum Radiant Cut GIA Natural Fancy Yellow Canary Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning GIA certified Fancy Yellow radiant cut that looks like a much larger stone for its
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Yellow Canary Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of yellow canary diamond rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Find a collection of 31 vintage versions or 187 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of yellow canary diamond rings made by modern jewelers — as well as those associated with contemporary — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Shreve, Crump Low, Diana M. Jewels and Gems Paradise are consistently popular. There are many round cut, cushion cut and radiant cut yellow canary diamond rings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of yellow canary diamond rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Yellow Canary Diamond Rings?

On average, yellow canary diamond rings at 1stDibs sell for $18,083, while they’re typically $51 on the low end and $1,650,000 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 Yellow Canary Diamond Rings
  • 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.