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7.80 Carat Cushion Canary Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
-inspired mounting is a 7.80 carat cushion cut diamond, set in 18k yellow gold prongs, that sits nestled in
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tamir GIA Certified 5.02 Carat Canary Yellow Diamond Ring
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vibrant 5.02ct oval Canary light yellow diamond ring surrounded by a total of 1.11ct F-G/VS round
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Gold

Vibrant Canary 7.11 Carat Yellow Diamond ring
By Goldiva by Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent, 7.11 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring, looks like Fancy Yellow (certified by EGL
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Canary Intense Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Jewels By Viggi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Most Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds are cushions, radiants or ovals, in other words brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Peter Suchy Natural Canary Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Canary yellow original square emerald cut genuine 4.09 natural color no heat sapphire certified by
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Authentic Judith Ripka Canary Yellow Quartz Diamonds Ring 18 Karat
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Judith Ripka / Canary Class 40.00ct Asscher cut yellow quartz ring. 17 X 17mm Clean
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Canary Yellow Tourmaline Ring 7.11 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
yellow gold setting. One of the rarest of all tourmalines, canary yellow tourmalines was discovered in
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Belle Epoque T.B. Starr Canary Yellow Diamond Ring
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Canary yellow Old European Cut diamond solitaire ring from ca. 1900 by the famous American
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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Canary Diamond Ring
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant GIA certified 7.89ct fancy yellow, SI1, radiant cut Canary diamond, flanked by a pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.62 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Cushion Canary Diamond Ring
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular GIA certified, 4.62ct fancy yellow, VS1, cushion Canary diamond, flanked by a pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

9.35ct T.W. Total Canary Fancy Yellow Radiant-Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
yellow radiant cut diamonds, an ideal wedding or anniversary ring. Metal: 18K Two Gold Weight: Canary
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Canary Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring Radiant Cut GIA Certified 10.43 Carat
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible 10.43ct radiant cut, Canary fancy light yellow diamond ring, surrounded by a total of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold

Canary Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold, applied to fancy natural yellow diamond settings surrounding the center stone. It exposes
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Estate “Canary” 6.03ctw Natural Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Halo Pave 18K Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large 4.49ct Radiant Center Diamond in Natural Fancy Light YELLOW Color, VVS2 clarity . The center is
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 10.40ct Natural No Heat Yellow Sapphire diamonds ring 18kt Canary
Located in New York, NY
Gem Asset Investor Yellow. GIA Certified 7.90ct Natural No Heat Yellow Sapphire Ring GIA
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Judith Ripka 18 Karat Yellow Gold Canary Crystal and Diamond Capri Core Ring
By Judith Ripka
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Judith Ripka Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 6 round brilliant cut = .06cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.53ct Old European Cut Canary Yellow Original 1920s Plat
Located in Dearborn, MI
Across the Top Two Natural Mined Canary Yellow Diamonds On One Shoulder Embellished on Each Side are
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Solid Gold Canary Diamond Ring: Natural Diamond Accents, Nature Inspired
Located in Columbus, OH
This elegant ring features a 0.95ct oval canary diamond, measuring 8.5 x 7mm, set in 14k gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henri Daussi Canary Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut 3.31ct t.w. Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
You will adore our Cushion Cut Three Stone Canary Fancy Yellow Center Diamond Ring because of its
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Cert. Henri Daussi Canary Fancy Yellow Cushion 2.85ct T.W. Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Canary Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring with Halo Metal: Platinum Diamond: 2.07cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

3.85CT T.W. Henri Daussi Canary Light Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
yellow shine! Made for a true Princess you will adore the unique twist to the classic three-stone diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Intense Yellow Diamond Ring, 21.30 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
and the Mouna diamond, the most famous "canary" yellow diamonds in the world. Furthermore
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Bezet Yellow Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co.'s Bezet collection, a stunning heart shape canary yellow diamond ring. The .74
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.5 Carat Radiant Yellow Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Canary Yellow Diamonds are the most sought-after and valuable type of yellow diamonds. Like the
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond

GIA Certified 3.44 Carat Pear Yellow Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Canary Yellow Diamonds are the most sought-after and valuable type of yellow diamonds. Like the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond

Peter Suchy Emerald Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Very special top gem bright green Emerald in a handmade ring with natural Canary yellow diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5.14 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This beautiful 5.14 carat canary yellow diamond is set in an 18 karat white and yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Yellow Rose-Cut, Yellow, Pink Diamond No Heat Blue Sapphire Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
0,05 ct.; Fancy Canary Yellow brilliant-cut diamonds 0,03 ct;  no heat blue sapphire from Burma 0,035
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, ...

1.16 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
diamonds. The central diamond weighs 1.16 carats, glowing with the fanciest canary yellow. Each round
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.02 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A stunning canary yellow diamond engagement ring, centering upon a finely faceted radiant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

GIA 1.50 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond 3 Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, vibrant, canary-yellow oval diamond weighing 1.50 carats, boasting a GIA pedigree stating natural fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, Rubellite Cabochons Yellow Diamonds Dome Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Diamond Weight: 1.31 ct. ✦ Diamond Clarity: Average VS-SI ✦ Diamond Color: Canary/ Yellow Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

10.98 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow VVS2 Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
total weight). Fancy yellow diamonds (or canary yellow diamonds) have established a strong niche
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

7.13 Carat Radiant Cut VVS2 GIA Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds (or canary yellow diamonds) have established a strong niche market for people looking for a unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

5.15 Carat Canary Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Three stone diamond engagement ring, 5.15 Carats Fancy Light Yellow VVS2 in Clarity EGL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond

1945 Platinum Engagement Ring with Canary Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Hicksville, NY
Canary Yellow in Color. Classic 4-prong setting holds the sapphire. Nice dainty shank, 2mm. Accent
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Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage “Canary” GIA 7.11ctw Fancy YELLOW Radiant Diamond 5 stone Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Vintage “Canary” GIA 7.11ctw Natural Fancy YELLOW Radiant Cut Diamond 5 Stone Platinum
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Vintage 1970s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.54ct Canary Yellow SI1 Radiant Ring with Trillions
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ring featuring a 1.54ct natural fancy yellow square radiant diamond with 0.34ctw, G color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold 10.01 Carat Solitaire Yellow Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 10.01 Carat Solitaire Canary Yellow Diamond Eternity Band Ring This
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2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 10.01 Carat Solitaire Yellow Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 10.01 Carat Solitaire Canary Yellow Diamond Eternity Band Ring This
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2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4.09 Carat Natural Emerald Fancy Yellow Diamonds Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
side (2) cushion cut fancy yellow diamonds. & 1.04ct natural fancy canary yellow diamond accents set
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Art Deco GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
cathedral mount has a GIA certified natural fancy yellow diamond with a canary yellow hue in the center
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Custom Order
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 10.01 Carat Solitaire Canary Yellow Diamond Eternity Band Ring This
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2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Canary Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
Platinum and 18k Ring with one 2.56 carat cushion cut VS clarity natural canary yellow diamond and
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Canary Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
Platinum and 18k Ring with one 2.41 carat radiant cut VS clarity natural canary yellow diamond and
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

12.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Canary Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Rare Canary diamond 3 stone ring. Consisting of 1 radiant cut fancy yellow canary diamond weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy Light Yellow Canary Diamond gold platinum Halo Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
The ring features one round brilliant cut fancy yellow light diamond weighing 1.10 carats. The
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Canary Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Traditional fancy yellow canary diamond Cartier ring with white diamond trillions. Center
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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

SHREVE, CRUMP LOW Superb Fancy/Intense Canary Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Canary diamond is one of kind, also adding value. It is uncommon for yellow Canary diamonds to be found
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.44 Carat Pear Cut Pink Spinel Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Platinum Ring
By Canary Lane
Located in Brisbane, QLD
The colours and design arrangement of this 2.44 Carat Pear Cut Pink Spinel Yellow Diamond and White
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2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Fancy Yellow Canary Radiant Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
The ring features one fancy yellow canary radiant cut center diamond weighing 0.55CT. The diamond
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Canary Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A rare Art Deco original fancy yellow (un-enhanced) diamond ring. The central bezel set marquee
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Three Interlocking Diamond and Three-Tone 18 Carat Gold Rings
By Canary Lane
Located in Brisbane, QLD
interlocking rings in 18 carat Rose, Yellow and White Gold, with grain set diamonds. Principal Gemstones
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2010s Australian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Canary Yellow Diamond Cluster White Gold Ring Stambolian
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
YOU HAPPY! 18K Gold Three Cluster Yellow, White and Green Diamond Gold Ring by Stambolian 0.42 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Canary Yellow Cushion GIA Certified Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Columbia, MO
This spectacular ring features a gorgeous, GIA certified fancy canary yellow center diamond. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Canary Yellow Radiant Diamond Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Canary yellow diamonds have a vibrancy like no other color of diamond. Their warmth evokes the
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Two Color Gold Canary Yellow Round Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Columbia, MO
. It is surrounded by a cushion shaped inner halo of canary yellow round brilliant diamonds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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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.