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1-3/4 Carat Yellow Pink Sapphire White Diamond Bypass 14K White Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the splendor of our Yellow & Pink Sapphire and White Diamond Bypass 14K White Gold Ring
Category

2010s Asian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

Diamond and Ruby Bypass Illusion Set 18 Karat Ring
By QUADAMAS
Located in Pikesville, MD
bypass style ring features 9.64 carats of stunning princess cut candy apple red rubies and 4.24 carats of
Category

1990s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Old Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Two Stone Toi-et-Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Farnham, GB
A fully hallmarked diamond two stone ring in 18ct yellow gold. Hallmarked for 18ct gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.00 Ctw. Bypass Cluster Flower Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: Total Diamond Weight: 1.00 ct. Material: 14k Yellow Gold This ring is currently size 6.25 and can
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Fancy Brown Oval Cut Diamond Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Design Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
a gorgeous casual bypass design ring. made of 18kt yellow gold and set with a gorgeous fancy brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Andreoli Blue Sapphire Ruby Cabochon Bypass Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Blue Sapphire Ruby Cabochon Bypass Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Pain au Chocolat Baguette Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Bypass Ring
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pain au Chocolat Baguette & Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Ring Sapphire
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.00 Carat Yellow Pear Shape and 1.52 Carat Marquis set in Two-Tone Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
3.00 Carat Pear Shape, GIA Certified Diamond as Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow in color and VS2 in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Sapphire Trilogy Bypass Engagement Ring Size T 9.75
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD SAPPHIRE DIAMOND BYPASS TRILOGY ENGAGEMENT RING Crafted from solid 18ct Yellow Gold (750/000
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20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.38 Ct Diamond Butterflies Bypass Ring with Rubies and Sapphires in 18kt Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
remembered. Crafted in 18 Kt yellow gold, this fashion ring features 3 butterflies that are completely
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Bl...

Lucas Priolo Designed 1.08 Carat Pave White Diamond Bypass Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Mill Valley, CA
brilliance and beauty of classical dance. 1.98cts of G-VS White Diamonds in 18K Yellow Brushed Gold The Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

6.74 Carat Total Weight Diamond Double Dolphin 18K Rose Black Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
6.74ctw pave set light pink and yellow diamonds encrust this double dolphin bypass ring and set in
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring 750 950 Size L 1/2 6
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD AND 950 PLATINUM DIAMOND TWIST BYPASS ENGAGEMENT RING DETAILS Material: 18ct 750/000 Yellow Gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Violet Yellow Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
14 karat yellow gold, violet sapphire, yellow sapphire and diamond bypass ring. Sapphires , appr
Category

20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

GIA Certified Natural Pink and Yellow Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA Certified, Pink and Yellow radiant cut diamond bypass ring. The ring is made with 18 karat
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Alexander GIA Certified 3.26ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Bypass Ring 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning oval fancy yellow diamond by pass ring with diamond halo, GIA certified. By Alexander of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mid Century GIA 0.75 Carats Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century GIA 0.75 Carats Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Bypass Ring. Featuring one GIA round
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Vivid Diamonds 4.10 Carat Diamond Bypass Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Vivid Diamonds bypass ring finely crafted in 18k yellow gold showcasing two spectacular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow and White Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
-carat white diamond in this spectacular "toi et moi" or bypass ring. The pear-cut white diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Yellow and White Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Two rare pear-shaped diamonds intersect in this exquisite bypass ring. The first, a fancy yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond Bypass Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
dimensions measure 17mm by 12mm.This brand new 14K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond Bypass Ring is presented in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18K yellow gold Bypass ring featuring a 2.19 carat pear shaped Emerald and a GIA
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold bypass ring featuring two round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one cushion cut yellow sapphire and one elongated emerald cut diamond, Emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Ring Featuring A Pear Cut Coral Accented By 14 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cantamessa Diamond Yellow Gold Calla Lily Bypass Ring
By Cantamessa
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold ring, designed as a calla lily that wraps around your finger, with 1.57 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring, Natural Diamond Cluster
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning 0.25 ctw diamond bypass ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and is a perfect fit for
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond Bypass Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fun vintage cocktail ring of bypass design featuring amethyst, citrine, and diamonds mounted in
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The claw set round cut sapphire and ruby to the old cut diamond set half hoop. Mounted in 15Kt
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHRISTIAN DIOR Diamond Bypass Yellow Gold Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Band Ring by Christian Dior. With round brilliant cut diamonds, VVS1
Category

20th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold, sapphire and diamond bypass ring. This ring features a prong set, oval cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
Designed by Bulgari, this exceptional bypass ring is crafted of 18K yellow gold. The sleek ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Stacked Bypass Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 12 round brilliant cut = .85cttw Color: H
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Bypass Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75, Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning 0.20ctw diamond bypass ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and is a size 6.75. Perfect
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Heart Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold and set with a total of approximately 1.10 carats of diamonds. Ring Size: 5.5 Band Thickness
Category

Late 20th Century Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
fascinating Van Cleef & Arpels ring boasts a splendidly fashionable appeal. Made of 18K yellow gold, the ring
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important Fancy Vivid Yellow and White Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exclusive handmade bypass style ring, the iconic design reminiscent of two snake heads opposing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring. Featuring three old European cut
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
and rubies in this wonderful ring that is also embellished with scintillating diamonds. The sapphires
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

Vivid Yellow and White Diamond Bypass Ring, 1.94 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare internally flawless white diamond intersects with a natural fancy vivid yellow diamond in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Bypass Band Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
compelling design and opulent décor. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with 0.88 carats of
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Lapis Heart Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
crafted from radiant 18K yellow gold and splendid lapis lazuli while lustrous diamonds weighing in total
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 12 round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
18K yellow gold, the stunning ring's design is embellished in 0.56ct of scintillating diamonds and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14Karat Yellow Gold 0.65Carat Diamond Bypass Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Glam up everyday with this yellow gold diamond ring with an open bypass shank style. The band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow White Gold Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white & yellow gold Diamond: 9 round brilliant cut = 0.09cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow White Gold Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white & yellow gold Diamond: 12 round brilliant cut = 0.18cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.03ctw Diamond Bypass Ring, 10k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning 0.03 ctw diamond bypass ring is crafted in 10k yellow gold and is a perfect fit for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and set with blue sapphires that weigh 2.35 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.65ct Diamond Halo Cluster Bypass Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
15mm.This brand new 14K Yellow Gold 0.65ct Diamond Halo Cluster Bypass Ring is presented in a gift box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Bypass Ring with Diamonds Cabochon Emerald Sapphire
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Bypass Ring with Diamond Cabochon Emerald and Sapphire. 11.4 Grams Size 5 .75
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Retro Sapphire Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamonds Cut: Transitional Cut Weight: Approximately .75 Carats Color: F-G Clarity: SI Metal: 10K Rose Gold
Category

20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k Triangle 2.70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Down or up 1 size for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Bypass 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning bypass estate ring fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. Twenty four round brilliant cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Opal Inlay 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond and opal bypass ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring features colorful opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Yellow Gold Bypass Pinky Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A chic pinky ring by Bulgari of bypass design featuring an emerald and sapphire cabochon, and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Boucheron French Diamond Bypass Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
are assembled on this beautiful French ring. Made of 18k yellow gold, this ring can be resized on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Diamond Bypass Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of yellow diamond bypass rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 224 vintage editions and 185 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of yellow diamond bypass rings to choose from, but contemporary and modern yellow diamond bypass rings are of considerable interest. ANGARA INC., Cartier and Bulgari each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, mixed cut and pear cut yellow diamond bypass rings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of yellow diamond bypass 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 Diamond Bypass Rings?

Prices for yellow diamond bypass rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $132 and can go as high as $206,000, while yellow diamond bypass rings, on average, fetch $2,475.

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 Diamond Bypass Rings
  • a diamond bypass ring is a fashionable and unique ring that consists of a single metal band that "twists" and do not connect to each other. If it is an engagement ring, this gap between the two ends of the bands holds the diamond.
  • 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.